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- ↑ https://www.irishrugby.ie/all-ireland-leagues-old/men/previous-winners/
- ↑ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 104–105. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.
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