Lancashire League | |
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Sport | Rugby league |
Instituted | 1895 |
Ceased | 1970 |
Number of teams | 16 |
Country | England |
Last winners | Wigan (18th title) |
Most titles | Wigan (18 titles) |
The RFL Lancashire League was an annual competition from 1895 to 1970 for professional rugby league teams in Lancashire. Other teams from Cheshire and Cumbria also competed in the league During the period 1896-1901 the county leagues were played as there was no national league championship during this period. After they were played along side the RFL Championship until 1970. Teams also competed in the Lancashire Cup.