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Yorkshire, and the majority of players were supplied by the two powerhouse clubs of the day, Darlington and Sunderland. In 1878 Durham went
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962:. Durham County RFU
960:"Junior County Cup"
940:. Durham County RFU
918:. Durham County RFU
916:"Senior County Cup"
868:on 21 December 2016
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762:. Durham County RFU
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