1999–2000 National League 1 Explained

1999–2000 National League 1
Champions:Otley (2nd title)
Runnersup:Birmingham & Solihull (also promoted)
Relegated:Reading, Blackheath
Matches:182
Prevseason:1998–99
Nextseason:2000–01

The 1999–2000 National League 1, sponsored by Jewson, was the thirteenth full season of rugby union within the third tier of the English league system.

Structure

The league consisted of fourteen teams, playing each other on a home and away basis to make a total of twenty-six matches for each team. There were two promotion places with the top two teams promoted to the newly named 2000–01 National Division One (previously known as the Allied Dunbar Premiership Two). Two teams were relegated to either National League 2 North or South, depending on geographical location.[1] [2]

Participating clubs

Ten of the clubs participating in last seasons competition. To make up the numbers two of the teams (Birmingham & Solihull and Manchester) were promoted from National 2 North, and two from National 2 South (Camberley and Henley) were also promoted.

widthTeamwidthGroundwidthCapacitywidthCity/AreawidthLast season
2,500 11th
6,000 Relegated from Premiership 2 (13th)
Lily Hill Park 1,000 Promoted from National 2 South (champions)
Watchetts 2,000 9th
9,000 Relegated from Premiership 2 (14th)
Claro Road 3,000 12th
Regentsholm 1,500 8th
Monks Lane 8,000 6th
Ireland Avenue 4,950 4th
5,000 5th
Lightfoot Green 5,000 Promoted from National 2 North (champions)
10th
The Rock 2,000 3rd
The Avenue 2,000 7th

Sponsorship

National League 1 is sponsored by the building suppliers, Jewson.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Cleary. Mick. Griffiths. John. Rothmans Rugby Union Yearbook 1998–99. 1998. Headline Book Publishing. London. 0 7472 7653 6. 84–98. 27th.
  2. Book: Cleary. Mike. Griffiths. John. Rothmans Rugby Union Yearbook 1999–2000. 1999. Headline Book Publishing. London. 0 7472 7531 9. 96–107. 28th.