1994–95 Courage League National Division Two Explained

1994–95 Courage League National Division Two
Champions:Saracens (2nd title)
Runnersup:Wakefield
Relegated:Fylde and Coventry
Matches:90
Top Point Scorer:213   Mike Johnson
(Wakefield)
Top Try Scorer:8   Tony Penn
(Newcastle)[1]
Prevseason:1993–94
Nextseason:1995–96

The 1994–95 Courage League National Division Two was the eighth full season of rugby union within the second tier of the English league system, currently known as the RFU Championship. Joining the six teams who participated in 1993–94 were London Irish and Newcastle Gosforth, both relegated from Division One, and Coventry and Fylde who were both promoted from the third tier.

Saracens, the first team to be champions twice, were promoted to the Courage League National Division One for season 1995–96. There was no promotion for the runners–up Wakefield who finished in their highest league position. Coventry finished last and were relegated to Courage League National Division Three for season 1995–96 as were Fylde who finish one place above them. Both teams had been promoted in 1992–93.[2]

Participating teams

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CoventryCoundon Road9,000+Coventry, West Midlands
FyldeWoodlands Memorial Ground9,000Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
London IrishThe Avenue6,600Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey
London ScottishAthletic Ground4,500Richmond, London
MoseleyThe Reddings10,000 (est)Birmingham, West Midlands
Newcastle GosforthKingston Park10,000Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
NottinghamIreland Avenue4,950Beeston, Nottinghamshire
SaracensBramley Road2,000[3] Enfield, London
WakefieldCollege Grove3,000Wakefield, West Yorkshire
WaterlooSt Anthony's Road9,000Blundellsands, Merseyside

Sponsorship

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

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Official RFU Club Directory 2000–2001. 2000. Queen Anne Press. Harpenden. Stephen McCormack.
  2. Web site: Courage Clubs Championship 1994/95. Moseley Rugby Club. 14 September 2012.
  3. Web site: Saracens aim for bigger Wembley crowds following Premiership defeat of Worcester . The Telegraph . 15 February 2010 .