1994–95 Courage League National Division Three

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1994–95 Courage League National Division Three
Countries England
ChampionsBedford (1st title)
Runners-upBlackheath (also promoted)
RelegatedClifton, Exeter
Matches played90

The 1994–95 Courage League National Division Three was the eighth full season of rugby union within the third tier of the English league system, currently known as National League 1. Bedford finished in first place and are promoted to National Division 2 for next season and they are joined by the runner-up, Blackheath; the teams finished 3rd and 4th respectively last season. Following their promotion last season Clifton finished 9th and are relegated to National League 4 along with the last-placed team Exeter.[1]

Structure[edit]

The league consists of ten teams with all the teams playing each other on a home and away basis to make a total of eighteen matches each. There are two promotion places and two relegation places. The champions are promoted to National League 2 and the last two teams are relegated to National Division 4.

Participating teams and locations[edit]

League table[edit]

1994–95 Courage League National Division Three Table[2]
Club Played Won Drawn Lost Points for Points against Points diff Points
1 Bedford 18 13 1 4 421 238 183 27
2 Blackheath 18 12 2 4 299 190 109 26
3 Rugby 18 11 0 7 333 271 62 22
4 Rosslyn Park 18 10 0 8 313 280 33 20
5 Morley 18 9 2 7 277 326 −49 20
6 Otley 18 9 0 9 278 248 30 18
7 Harrogate 18 7 2 9 275 404 −129 16
8 Richmond 18 6 1 11 319 290 29 13
9 Clifton 18 5 1 12 242 344 −102 11
10 Exeter 18 3 1 14 153 319 −166 7
  • Points are awarded as follows:
  1. 2 pts for a win
  2. 1 pt for a draw
  3. 0 pts for a loss
  • If teams are level at any stage, the following tiebreaker is applied:
  1. Difference between points for and against
Green background are promotion places. Pink background are relegation places.

Sponsorship[edit]

National Division Three is part of the Courage Clubs Championship and is sponsored by Courage Brewery.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Cleary, Mick; Griffiths, John (1995). Rothmans Rugby Union Yearbook 1995–96 (24th ed.). London: Headline Book Publishing. pp. 179–195. ISBN 0 7472 7816 4.
  2. ^ "Courage Clubs Championship-1994/95". Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club. Retrieved 26 August 2016.