The 1933–34 Lancashire Cup was the twenty-sixth occasion on which the completion had been held.

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won the trophy by beating

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by 12–0.

Background

The number of teams entering this year's competition remained at 13 and the same fixture format was retained. There was only one bye in the first round but now also a "blank" or "dummy" fixture. This also resulted in one bye in the second round.

Competition and results

Round 1

Involved 6 matches (with one bye and one "blank" fixture) and 13 clubs

Round 2 – quarterfinals

Involved 3 matches (with one bye) and 7 clubs

Round 3 – semifinals

Involved 2 matches and 4 clubs

Final

The match was played at Station Road,

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in the county of

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). The attendance was 9,085 and receipts £516 (both disappointing after last year's crowd of 28,500 and gate receipts of £1,675.

Teams and scorers

Scoring – Try = three (3) points – Goal = two (2) points – Drop goal = two (2) points

Background

Competition and results

Round 1

Round 2 – quarterfinals

Round 3 – semifinals

Final

Teams and scorers

The road to success

See also

Notes

References

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