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1997–98 Tetley's Bitter Cup

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Countries
  
England

Venue
  
Twickenham Stadium

Champions
  
Saracens (first win)

Tournament format(s)
  
knockout

Attendance
  
65,000

Date
  
13 September 1997 – 9 May 1998

The 1997–98 Tetley's Bitter Cup was the twenty-seventh edition of England's top rugby union club competition. Saracens won the competition, for the first time by defeating Wasps, who lost in the final for the third time. The first two rounds were unsponsored and by the third round Tetley's Brewery took over the sponsorship; the previous nine years had been sponsored by Pilkington. The final was held at Twickenham Stadium.

First round (13 September)

  • Cheltenham's 138 – 0 win over Okehampton was a record score for the competition.
  • References

    1997–98 Tetley's Bitter Cup Wikipedia