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A West Country derby is a sporting fixture involving teams from the West Country, in England.
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A West Country derby is a sporting fixture involving teams from the West Country, in England.
The term has been used to describe matches between any two of the following clubs:
West Country derby is also a phrase used in rugby, one of the fiercest rivalries is between Bath and Gloucester. [1]
Another rivalry in this category is between the Bristol Bears and the Exeter Chiefs
| Team | Played | Games Won | Draws | Games Lost | Points For | Points Against | Point Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath Rugby | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 10 | +8 |
| Gloucester Rugby | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 18 | –8 |
Games between Somerset and Gloucestershire can be referred to as a West Country derby. [2]
| Overall Results | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | Gloucestershire wins | Somerset wins | Draws |
| 33 | 14 | 19 | – |
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