1991–92 Courage League National Division Three
The 1991–92 Courage League National Division Three was the fifth full season of rugby union within the third tier of the English league system, currently known as National League 1. Each side played one match against the other teams, playing a total of twelve matches each.
| 1991–92 Courage League National Division Three | |
|---|---|
| Countries | England |
| Date | 16 November 1991 – 25 April 1992 |
| Champions | Richmond (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Fylde (also promoted) |
| Relegated | Nuneaton, Lydney |
| Matches played | 78 |
Participating teams and locations
| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askeans | Broad Walk | Kidbrooke, London | 6th | |
| Broughton Park | Chelsfield Grove | Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester | 8th | |
| Clifton | Station Road | 2,500 | Cribbs Causeway, Henbury, Bristol | 5th |
| Exeter | County Ground | 5,200 | Exeter, Devon | 4th |
| Fylde | Woodlands | 9,000 | Lytham St Annes, Lancashire | 3rd |
| Headingley | Clarence Field | Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire | Relegated from Courage League Division 2 (13th) | |
| Lydney | Regentsholm | 1,500 | Lydney, Gloucestershire | 11th |
| Otley | Cross Green | 5,000 | Otley, West Yorkshire | Promoted from National 4 North (champions) |
| Nuneaton | Harry Cleaver Ground | Nuneaton, Warwickshire | 7th | |
| Redruth | Recreation Ground | 12,000 | Redruth, Cornwall | Promoted from National 4 South (champions) |
| Richmond | Athletic Ground | 4,500 | Richmond, London | Relegated from Courage League Division 2 (12th) |
| Roundhay | Chandos Park | Roundhay, Leeds West Yorkshire | 9th | |
| Sheffield | Abbeydale Park | 3,200 | Dore, Sheffield, South Yorkshire | 10th |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richmond (C) | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 296 | 124 | +172 | 21 | Promoted |
| 2 | Fylde | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 198 | 109 | +89 | 19 | |
| 3 | Clifton | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 298 | 132 | +166 | 18 | |
| 4 | Exeter | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 203 | 138 | +65 | 18 | |
| 5 | Redruth | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 155 | 123 | +32 | 13 | |
| 6 | Broughton Park | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 196 | 157 | +39 | 11 | |
| 7 | Askeans | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 149 | 203 | −54 | 11 | |
| 8 | Sheffield | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 146 | 228 | −82 | 11 | |
| 9 | Otley | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 177 | 190 | −13 | 10 | |
| 10 | Roundhay | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 161 | 240 | −79 | 8 | |
| 11 | Headingley | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 139 | 220 | −81 | 8 | |
| 12 | Nuneaton | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 153 | 237 | −84 | 4 | Relegated |
| 13 | Lydney | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 91 | 261 | −170 | 4 |
Source: [2]
Rules for classification: Points are awarded as follows: 2 pts for a win, 1 pt for a draw, 0 pts for a loss. If teams are level at any stage, the following tiebreaker is applied: Difference between points for and against.
(C) Champions
Rules for classification: Points are awarded as follows: 2 pts for a win, 1 pt for a draw, 0 pts for a loss. If teams are level at any stage, the following tiebreaker is applied: Difference between points for and against.
(C) Champions
See also
References
- Jones, Stephen; Griffiths, John (1992). Rothmans Rugby Union Yearbook 1992–93. London: Headline Book Publishing. pp. 170–185. ISBN 0 7472 7907 1.
- "LEAGUES 1991/92". Moseley Rugby Club. Retrieved 15 July 2016.
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