1994–95 Courage League National Division One Explained

1994–95 Courage League
Champions:Leicester Tigers (2nd title)
Runnersup:Bath
Relegated:Northampton Saints
Matches:90
Prevseason:1993–94
Nextseason:1995–96
Website:www.premiershiprugby.com

The 1994–95 English Premiership, known at the time as the 1994–95 Courage League was the eighth season of competitive rugby union in England. Each team played each other twice, in a round robin system.

Leicester Tigers were the eventual champions, beating Bath by four points. Northampton Saints were relegated.[1]

West Hartlepool and Sale Sharks were promoted, replacing London Irish and Newcastle Gosforth.

The 1994–95 Courage League season was the first to be shown live on Sky Sports.

Participating teams

TeamStadiumCapacityCity/Area
BathRecreation Ground8,200Bath, Somerset
BristolMemorial Stadium12,100Bristol, Avon
GloucesterKingsholm11,000Gloucester, Gloucestershire
HarlequinsThe Stoop8,500Twickenham, London
Leicester TigersWelford Road16,000Leicester, Leicestershire
Northampton SaintsFranklin's Gardens10,000Northampton, Northamptonshire
OrrellEdge Hall Road5,500Orrell, Greater Manchester
SaleHeywood Road5,400Sale, Greater Manchester
WaspsRepton Avenue3,000Sudbury, London
West HartlepoolVictoria Park7,856Hartlepool, County Durham

Results

The Home Team is listed in the left column.

See also

References

  1. Web site: 1994/95 Courage League Division 1 Table . https://archive.today/20120710183226/http://homepage.ntlworld.com/eggchaser/rugby/england/cl1994.html . dead . July 10, 2012 . Homepage.ntlworld.com . 2011-10-18 .

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