The 1982–83 John Player Cup was the 12th edition of England's premier rugby union club competition at the time.

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won the competition defeating

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in the final. The event was sponsored by John Player cigarettes and the final was held at

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Draw and results

First round

Away team progress*

Second round

Third round

Fourth round

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

References

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