1999–2000 National League 1

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.

1999–2000 National League 1
Countries England
ChampionsOtley (2nd title)
Runners-upBirmingham & Solihull (also promoted)
RelegatedReading, Blackheath
Matches played182

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.

League table
1999–2000 Jewson National Division One Table[3]
Played Won Drawn Lost Points for Points against Points diff Points
1Otley 26221381739941845
2Birmingham & Solihull26211465934631343
3Wharfedale26191664631732939
4Rosslyn Park26172769437132336
5Newbury26151105504836731
6Harrogate26141115084495929
7Bracknell261401260840820028
8Preston Grasshoppers26120146085802824
9Fylde2610115387485−9821
10Lydney269215496632−13620
11Nottingham268117460574−11417
12Camberley267019398882−48414
13Reading266020442626−18412
14Blackheath2621233161037−7215
  • Points are awarded as follows:
  1. 2 pts for a win
  2. 1 pt for a draw
  3. 0 pts for a loss
  • If teams are level at any stage, the following tiebreaker is applied:
  1. Difference between points for and against
Green background are promotion places. Pink background are relegation places.

Sponsorship

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

Notes

    See also

    References
    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. "Leagues 1999/2000". Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club. Retrieved 10 January 2017.
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