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Rugby League War of the Roses information


War of the Roses
Contested by
Lancashire Yorkshire
Sport Rugby league
First edition 1895
Last edition 2003
Number of series wins
Lancashire Lancashire Yorkshire Yorkshire
44 44
Draws: 3

The War of the Roses (also known in its later years as the County of Origin Series) was the inter-county rugby league matches between Lancashire and Yorkshire, the areas where rugby league has traditionally been most popular in England. The series started in 1895 and was last played in 2003. For most of its history the game was played as part of the County Championship.

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