1999–2000 National League 1
| 1999–2000 National League 1 | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  England |
| Champions | Otley (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Birmingham & Solihull (also promoted) |
| Relegated | Reading, Blackheath |
| Matches played | 182 |
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
[edit]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
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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.
| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham & Solihull | Sharmans Cross | 2,500 | Solihull, West Midlands | 11th |
| Blackheath | Rectory Field | 6,000 | Greenwich, London | Relegated from Premiership 2 (13th) |
| Bracknell | Lily Hill Park | 1,000 | Bracknell, Berkshire | Promoted from National 2 South (champions) |
| Camberley | Watchetts | 2,000 | Camberley, Surrey | 9th |
| Fylde | Woodlands | 9,000 | Lytham St Annes, Lancashire | Relegated from Premiership 2 (14th) |
| Harrogate | Claro Road | 3,000 | Harrogate, North Yorkshire | 12th |
| Lydney | Regentsholm | 1,500 | Lydney, Gloucestershire | 8th |
| Newbury | Monks Lane | 8,000 | Newbury, Berkshire | 6th |
| Nottingham | Ireland Avenue | 4,950 | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire | 4th |
| Otley | Cross Green | 5,000 | Otley, West Yorkshire | 5th |
| Preston Grasshoppers | Lightfoot Green | 5,000 | Preston, Lancashire | Promoted from National 2 North (champions) |
| Reading | Holme Park | Sonning, Berkshire | 10th | |
| Rosslyn Park | The Rock | 2,000 | Roehampton, London | 3rd |
| Wharfedale | The Avenue | 2,000 | Threshfield, North Yorkshire | 7th |
League table
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otley (C) | 26 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 817 | 399 | +418 | 45 | Promoted |
| 2 | Birmingham & Solihull | 26 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 659 | 346 | +313 | 43 | |
| 3 | Wharfedale | 26 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 646 | 317 | +329 | 39 | |
| 4 | Rosslyn Park | 26 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 694 | 371 | +323 | 36 | |
| 5 | Newbury | 26 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 550 | 483 | +67 | 31 | |
| 6 | Harrogate | 26 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 508 | 449 | +59 | 29 | |
| 7 | Bracknell | 26 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 608 | 408 | +200 | 28 | |
| 8 | Preston Grasshoppers | 26 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 608 | 580 | +28 | 24 | |
| 9 | Fylde | 26 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 387 | 485 | −98 | 21 | |
| 10 | Lydney | 26 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 496 | 632 | −136 | 20 | |
| 11 | Nottingham | 26 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 460 | 574 | −114 | 17 | |
| 12 | Camberley | 26 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 398 | 882 | −484 | 14 | Relegated |
| 13 | Reading | 26 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 442 | 626 | −184 | 12 | |
| 14 | Blackheath | 26 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 316 | 1037 | −721 | 5 |
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
Sponsorship
[edit]National League 1 is sponsored by the building suppliers, Jewson.
Notes
[edit]See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Cleary, Mick; Griffiths, John (1998). Rothmans Rugby Union Yearbook 1998–99 (27th ed.). London: Headline Book Publishing. pp. 84–98. ISBN 0 7472 7653 6.
- ^ Cleary, Mike; Griffiths, John (1999). Rothmans Rugby Union Yearbook 1999–2000 (28th ed.). London: Headline Book Publishing. pp. 96–107. ISBN 0 7472 7531 9.
- ^ "Leagues 1999/2000". Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club. Retrieved 10 January 2017.