1994–95 Courage League National Division Three


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.

Structure

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

TeamGroundCapacityCity/AreaPrevious season
BedfordGoldington Road7,000Bedford, Bedfordshire3rd
BlackheathRectory Field6,000Greenwich, London4th
CliftonStation Road2,500Cribbs Causeway, Henbury, BristolPromoted from Division 4
ExeterCounty Ground5,200Exeter, Devon6th
HarrogateClaro RoadHarrogate, North YorkshirePromoted from Division 4
MorleyScatcherd LaneMorley, Leeds, West Yorkshire8th
OtleyCross Green5,000Otley, West YorkshireRelegated from Courage League Division 2
RichmondAthletic Ground4,500Richmond, London7th
Rosslyn ParkThe Rock2,000Roehampton, London5th
RugbyWebb Ellis Road1,000Rugby, WarwickshireRelegated from Courage League Division 2

League table

Sponsorship

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