National League 2 North
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National League 2 North, (which before September 2009 was known as National Division Three North ) is the 4th tier of the English rugby union system
and provides mostly amateur competition for teams in the Northern half of England.
From 2009-10 the RFU have restructured the league system in England, meaning that this league now contains 16 teams rather than the previous 14. The teams are from the English Midlands
and Northern England
. Each team will play 30 league games on a home and away basis. Promotion and relegation will continue to form the make-up of the league National League 1; the runner-up plays in a one-off play-off with the runner-up of National League 2 South
for promotion. Relegation is to either the National Division 3 (Midlands) or National Division 3 (North)
leagues depending on where the team are based.
English rugby union system
England has a comprehensive league structure in place, including national fully professional leagues to amateur regional leagues.The format and competitiveness of the leagues have changed greatly since their beginnings in 1987...
and provides mostly amateur competition for teams in the Northern half of England.
From 2009-10 the RFU have restructured the league system in England, meaning that this league now contains 16 teams rather than the previous 14. The teams are from the English Midlands
English Midlands
The Midlands, or the English Midlands, is the traditional name for the area comprising central England that broadly corresponds to the early medieval Kingdom of Mercia. It borders Southern England, Northern England, East Anglia and Wales. Its largest city is Birmingham, and it was an important...
and Northern England
Northern England
Northern England, also known as the North of England, the North or the North Country, is a cultural region of England. It is not an official government region, but rather an informal amalgamation of counties. The southern extent of the region is roughly the River Trent, while the North is bordered...
. Each team will play 30 league games on a home and away basis. Promotion and relegation will continue to form the make-up of the league National League 1; the runner-up plays in a one-off play-off with the runner-up of National League 2 South
National League 2 South
National League 2 South, known before September 2009 as National Division Three South, is a league at level 4 in the English rugby union system. The league is one of two leagues at this level, with its counterpart covering the north of England...
for promotion. Relegation is to either the National Division 3 (Midlands) or National Division 3 (North)
North 1
National 3 North is one of the level 5 leagues of English rugby. Before 2009 the league was known as North 1....
leagues depending on where the team are based.
Participating Teams 2010-11
- CaldyCaldy Rugby Football ClubThe Caldy Rugby Football Club is an English rugby union team who play in the fourth tier of English rugby, National League 2 North...
- Harrogate
- HuddersfieldHuddersfield Rugby Union Football ClubHuddersfield Rugby Union Football Club is an English rugby union team situated in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. The club plays in the domestic National Division 2 North...
- HullHull RUFCHull RUFC are a rugby union club based in Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England.Hull RUFC play in National Division 2 North.They are currently based at Hull YPI having relocated there for the 2009–2010 season.-Roll of honour:-Notable players:...
- Hull IoniansHull IoniansHull Ionians are a rugby union club in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England.Hull Ionians RUFC play in National Division 2 North.Their home ground is Brantingham Park that opened in September 1995. It is situated in Brantingham off the A63 road between Brough and South Cave.-Club history:Hull...
- Kendal
- Leicester LionsLeicester Lions RFCLeicester Lions were a rugby union club, whose first team play in National League 2 North. They are the leading amateur club in Leicester, second only to Guinness Premiership champions Leicester Tigers, a professional side. They were formed in 1999 from the amalgamation of Westleigh RFC and...
- Loughborough Students RUFCLoughborough Students RUFCLoughborough Students Rugby Union Football Club is the rugby club that represents Loughborough University in rugby union competition. Of the British universities, Loughborough has unparalleled success, having won the BUCS championship on twenty seven occasions...
- Luctonians Rugby football Club (Promoted as winners of North/Midlands promotion play-off)
- Manchester Rugby ClubManchester Rugby ClubManchester Rugby Club, formerly known as Manchester Football Club, are one of the oldest rugby union clubs in existence, having been founded in 1860, 11 years before the RFU....
(Relegated from national 1) - Morley R.F.C. (Promoted from North 1North 1National 3 North is one of the level 5 leagues of English rugby. Before 2009 the league was known as North 1....
as Champions) - Nuneaton R.F.C.Nuneaton R.F.C.Nuneaton RFC is an English rugby union club. They were founded in 1879 and play at Liberty Way in Nuneaton. They currently play in National League 2 North.-History:...
(Relegated from national 1) - Preston GrasshoppersPreston Grasshoppers R.F.C.Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from Preston, Lancashire. It was founded on 28 September 1869 at a meeting held at the Bull Hotel, Preston making one of the oldest 'northern' rugby union teams....
- Rugby LionsRugby LionsRugby Football Club, nicknamed the Lions, is a rugby union club based in Rugby, Warwickshire in England . Rugby currently compete in National League 3 Midlands...
- WestoeWestoe RFCWestoe RFC is a Rugby Union Football Club which currently plays in National 2 North at Wood Terrace, South Shields.-History:A family club where sons follow fathers and a traditional club, with a historical seafaring influence through the marine faculty at the college nearby Westoe RFC is South...
League Results
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Relegated | Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 National League 2 North 2009-10 -Participating Teams 2009-10:* Bradford & Bingley* Broadstreet '* Caldy* Fylde Rugby Club* Harrogate* Huddersfield* Hull '* Hull Ionians* Kendal... |
Macclesfield | Loughborough students | Waterloo Bradford & Bingley |
16 | |
| 2008-09 National Division Three North 2008-09 National Division Three North, is the 4th tier of the English rugby union system. It includes 14 amateur teams playing a 26 match season on a home and away basis.The 2008-09 league was won my Nuneaton who were promoted to the new National Division One... |
Nuneaton | Caldy | Darlington Mowden Park Halifax |
14 | |
| 2007-08 National Division Three North 2007-08 National Division Three North, is the 4th tier of the English rugby union system. It includes 14 amateur teams playing a 26 match season on a home and away basis.The 2007-08 league was won by Tynesdale who were promoted to National Division Two... |
Tynedale | Darlington Mowden Park | 14 | ||
| 2006-07 National Division Three North 2006-07 National Division Three North, is the 4th tier of the English rugby union system. It includes 14 amateur teams playing a 26 match season on a home and away basis.... |
Blaydon | Tynedale | Darlington Cleckheaton Orrell |
14 | |
| 2005-06 | Bradford & Bingley | 14 | |||
| 2004-05 | Halifax | Macclesfield | Rugby Lions Rugby Lions Rugby Football Club, nicknamed the Lions, is a rugby union club based in Rugby, Warwickshire in England . Rugby currently compete in National League 3 Midlands... Dudley Kingswinford Bedford Athletic |
14 | |
| 2003-04 | Waterloo | Halifax | Preston Grasshoppers Liverpool St Helens Longton |
14 | |
| 2002-03 | Nuneaton | New Brighton | Bedford Athletic Broadstreet Hull Ionians Scunthorpe |
14 | |
| 2001-02 | Doncaster | Dudley Kingswinford | Whitchurch Morley Sandal West Hartlepool |
14 | |
| 2000-01 | Stourbridge | Sedgeley Park | Walsall Aspatria |
14 | |
| 1999-2000 | Kendal | Stourbridge | Sheffield | 14 | |
| 1998-99 | Preston Grasshoppers | Stourbridge | Hinckley Lichfield Winnington Park |
14 | |
| 1997-98 | Birmingham & Solihull | Manchester | 14 | ||
| 1996-97 | Worcester | Birmingham & Solihull | Hereford Stoke-on-Trent |
14 | |
| 1995-96 | Wharfedale | Worcester | Broughton Park | 13 | |
| 1994-95 | Walsall | Kendall | Hereford Barkers Butts |
13 | |
| 1993-94 | Rotherham | Preston | Bradford & Bingley Durham City |
13 | |
| 1992-93 | Harrogate | Rotherham | Towcestrians | 13 | |
| 1991-92 | Aspatria | Hereford | Vale of Lune Northern |
13 | |
| 1990-91 | Otley | Lichfield | Stoke-on-Trent Birmingham & Solihull |
13 | |
| 1989-90 | Broughton Park | Morley | 11 | ||
| 1988-89 | Roundhay | Broughton Park | Birmingham | 11 | |
| 1987-88 | Rugby | Durham | Derby Solihull Birkenhead Park |
11 | |
| 1987-88 | Broughton | Morley | 11 |
See also
- National Division Two
- National League 2 SouthNational League 2 SouthNational League 2 South, known before September 2009 as National Division Three South, is a league at level 4 in the English rugby union system. The league is one of two leagues at this level, with its counterpart covering the north of England...
- English Rugby Union LeaguesEnglish Rugby Union LeaguesThis page contains all of the most current England Rugby Union templates for the various leagues. This will allow a ready reference for tracking the progress of the season...
- English rugby union systemEnglish rugby union systemEngland has a comprehensive league structure in place, including national fully professional leagues to amateur regional leagues.The format and competitiveness of the leagues have changed greatly since their beginnings in 1987...
- Rugby union in EnglandRugby union in EnglandRugby union is one of the leading professional and recreational team sports in England. A popular myth is that Rugby was created in England in 1823, when William Webb Ellis picked up the ball and ran with it during a football match at Rugby School. In 1871 the RFU was formed by 21 clubs and the...