The County Championship Plate, also known as Bill Beaumont Division 2, was formed in 2005 as the County Championship Shield (a competition which is now played by tier 3 sides)-changing to its current name by 2010.
The County Championship Plate, also known as Bill Beaumont Division 2, is an annual rugby union competition in England between teams representing English counties. It was formed in 2005 as the County Championship Shield (a competition which is now played by tier 3 sides)-changing to its current name by 2010.