Dorset & Wilts 1 North

Dorset & Wilts 1 North is an English rugby union league, forming part of the South West Division, for clubs primarily based in Wiltshire, sitting at tier 8 of the English rugby union system. Originally consisting of one league, Dorset & Wilts 1 split into north and south regional divisions in 2004. It had even had teams based in Berkshire participating until 2001, at which time they left to join the Buckinghamshire & Oxon leagues.

Dorset & Wilts 1 North
Current season or competition:
2019–20 Dorset & Wilts 1 North
SportRugby union
Instituted1987 (1987) (as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1)
Number of teams12
Country England
HoldersAvonvale (1st title) (2019–20)
(promoted to Southern Counties South)
Most titlesBradford-on-Avon, Corsham (3 titles)
Websiteenglandrugby.com

Promoted teams tend to move up into Southern Counties South while relegated teams tend to drop down into Dorset & Wilts 2 North. Only 1st XV sides can be promoted into Southern Counties South, while any side can fall to Dorset & Wilts 2 North. Each year all 1st XV sides in the division also take part in the RFU Senior Vase - a level 8 national competition - provided they are members of the Dorset & Wilts RFU.

2019-20

2018-19

2017-18

2016-17

Participating Clubs

2015–16

The 2015–16 Dorset & Wilts 1 North consists of twelve teams—most of which are based in the northern part of Wiltshire but also two teams that are based just across the county border in Gloucestershire and Somerset. The season starts on 12 September 2015 and is due to end on 23 April 2016.

Participating teams and location

Eight of the twelve teams participated in last season's competition. The 2014-15 champions, Marlborough were promoted to Southern Counties South while Calne, Cricklade and Pewsey Vale were all relegated to Dorset & Wilts 2 North.

Colerne
Combe
Down
Corsham
Devizes II
Fairford
Melksham
Minety
Supermarine
Swindon II
Trowbridge II
Wootton Bassett II
Locations of the 2015-16 Dorset & Wilts 1 North teams
Team Ground Capacity Town/Village Previous season
Chippenham IIAllington FieldsChippenham, Wiltshire6th
ColerneHiggins FieldColerne, WiltshirePromoted from Dorset & Wilts 2 North (runners up)
Combe DownHolly's CornerCombe Down, Bath, Somerset2nd
CorshamLacock RoadCorsham, WiltshireRelegated from Southern Counties South (11th)
Devizes IIThe Sports ClubDevizes, Wiltshire4th
FairfordColn House School Playing FieldsFairford, Gloucestershire9th
MelkshamThe Conigre1,000Melksham, Wiltshire3rd
MinetyMinety Playing FieldsMinety, Wiltshire8th
Royal Wootton Bassett IIBallard's Ash Sports GroundWootton Bassett, WiltshirePromoted from Dorset & Wilts 2 North (champions)
SupermarineSupermarine Sports and Social ClubSouth Marston, Swindon, WiltshireRelegated from Southern Counties South (12th)
Swindon IIGreenbridge RoadSwindon, Wiltshire5th
Trowbridge IIDoric ParkHilperton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire7th

Participating Clubs 2014-15
  • Calne
  • Chippenham II
  • Combe Down
  • Crickdale
  • Devizes II
  • Fairford
  • Marlborough
  • Melksham
  • Minety
  • Pewsey Vale
  • Trowbridge II
  • Swindon II

Original teams

When league rugby began in 1987 this division (known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1) contained the following teams from Berkshire, Dorset and Wiltshire:

Dorset & Wilts 1 North honours

Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1 (1987–1993)

Originally Dorset & Wilts 1 North and Dorset & Wilts 1 South were combined in a single division known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1, involving clubs based in Berkshire[lower-alpha 2], Dorset and Wiltshire. It was a tier 8 league with promotion to Southern Counties and relegation to Berks/Dorset/Wilts 2.

Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1
Season No of teams Champions Runners–up Relegated team(s) Ref
1987–8810Swanage & WarehamDevizesHungerford[1]
1988–8911BracknellDorchesterMarlborough[2]
1989–9011SherborneCorshamR.E.M.E. Arborfield[3]
1990–9111DorchesterDevizesLytchett Minster, Puddletown, Aldermaston[4]
1991–9211BracknellChippenhamNo relegation[lower-alpha 3][5]
1992–9313Royal Wootton BassettSwindonBournemouth University[6]
Green backgrounds are promotion places.

Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1 (1993–1996)

The creation of National League 5 South for the 1993–94 season meant that Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1 dropped to become a tier 9 league. Promotion continued to Southern Counties and relegation to Berks/Dorset/Wilts 2.

Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1
Season No of teams Champions Runners–up Relegated team(s) Ref
1993–9413DevizesSwindonPuddletown, Bradford-on-Avon, North Dorset[7]
1994–9513SwindonMelkshamSwindon College[8]
1995–9613BlandfordRoyal Wootton Bassett[lower-alpha 4]No relegation[lower-alpha 5][9]
Green backgrounds are promotion places.

Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1 (1996–2000)

The cancellation of National League 5 South at the end of the 1995–96 season meant that Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1 reverted to being a tier 8 league. Further restructuring meant that promotion was now to Southern Counties South[lower-alpha 6], while relegation continued to Berks/Dorset/Wilts 2.

Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1
Season No of teams Champions Runners–up Relegated team(s) Ref
1996–9710WeymouthWestburySupermarine, Lytchett Minster
1997–9810TadleyRedingensiansMarlborough, Aldermaston
1998–9910Ivel BarbariansSwindon College Old BoysWeymouth, East Dorset, Thatcham[10]
1999–0010SwindonCorshamCalne, Blandford[11]
Green backgrounds are promotion places.

Dorset & Wilts 1 (2000–2004)

At the end of the 1999–00 season the division became known as Dorset & Wilts 1 following the departure of Berkshire clubs to join the Bucks & Oxon leagues. It remained a tier 8 league with promotion to Southern Counties South and relegation to either Dorset & Wilts 2 North or Dorset & Wilts 2 South (both formerly part of Berks/Dorset/Wilts 2).

Dorset & Wilts 1
Season No of teams Champions Runners–up Relegated team(s) Ref
2000–018FromeOakmeadiansNorth Dorset[12]
2001–028WestburyCalneBridport[13]
2002–038TrowbridgeSwindon College Old BoysNo relegation[lower-alpha 7][14]
2003–0410SherborneBradford-on-AvonNo relegation[lower-alpha 8][15]
Green backgrounds are promotion places.

Dorset & Wilts 1 North (2004–2009)

Ahead of the 2004–05 season, local league restructuring saw Dorset & Wilts 1 split into two tier 8 regional divisions - Dorset & Wilts 1 North and Dorset & Wilts 1 South. Promotion continued to Southern Counties South, while relegation was now to Dorset & Wilts 2 North.

Dorset & Wilts 1 North
Season No of Teams Champions Runners–up Relegated team(s) Ref
2004–0510CorshamMelkshamMarlborough, Hungerford[16]
2005–0611SupermarineCalneMalmesbury, Pewsey Vale[17]
2006–0711CorshamCalneColerne[18]
2007–0812Bradford-on-AvonMinetyTrowbridge II[19]
2008–0912DevizesChippenham IIFairford[20]
Green backgrounds are promotion places.

Dorset & Wilts 1 North (2009–present)

Despite widespread restructuring by the RFU at the end of the 2008–09 season, Dorset & Wilts 1 North remained a tier 8 league, with promotion continuing to Southern Counties South and relegation to Dorset & Wilts 2 North.

Dorset & Wilts 1 North
Season No of Teams Champions Runners–up Relegated Teams Ref
2009–1012MarlboroughChippenham IICorsham II, Swindon II[21]
2010–1112MelkshamChippenham IICricklade, Royal Wootton Bassett II[22]
2011–1212Chippenham II[lower-alpha 9]SupermarineBath Saracens, Fairford, Sutton Benger[23]
2012–1312Chippenham II[lower-alpha 10]Pewsey ValeAvonvale, Marlborough[24]
2013–1412Bradford-on-AvonMinetyNo relegation[25]
2014–1512MarlboroughCombe DownCalne, Cricklade[26]
2015–1612Combe DownCorshamColerne, Fairford[27]
2016–1712CorshamBradford-on-AvonDevizes II, Frome II[28]
2017–1812Bradford-on-AvonCombe DownSwindon II[29]
2018–1912Combe DownAvonvaleSupermarine, Pewsey Vale[30]
2019–2012AvonvaleMelkshamBradford-on-Avon, Chippenham II[31]
2020–2112
Green backgrounds are promotion places.

Number of league titles

Notes
  1. Weymouth RFC would later be known as Weymouth & Portland RFC.
  2. Since 2000, Berkshire clubs have played in the Berks/Bucks & Oxon leagues.
  3. There was no relegation as league due to increase from 11 to 13 teams for the following season.
  4. The cancellation of National League 5 South at the end of the 1995–96 season meant that six clubs were promoted including Marlborough, Corsham, North Dorset and Redingensians.
  5. Restructuring caused by the cancellation of National League 5 South meant that there was no relegation.
  6. Southern Counties was split into Southern Counties North and Southern Counties South as part of RFU restructuring at the end of the 1995–96 season.
  7. No relegation due to league expansion from 8 teams to 10.
  8. No relegation due to league restructure the following season as the league would split into 2 regional leagues - Dorset & Wilts 1 North and Dorset & Wilts 1 South.
  9. Not promoted as Chippenham 1st team in the league above.
  10. Not promoted as Chippenham 1st team in the league above.
  11. Both of Bracknell's titles were won when league was known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1.
  12. One of Devizes titles was when the league was known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1.
  13. One of Sherborne's title was won when the league was known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1, the other when the league was known as Dorset & Wilts 1.
  14. Both of Swindon's titles was won when league was known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1.
  15. Blandford's title was won when league was known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1.
  16. Dorchester's title was won when league was known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1.
  17. Frome's title was won when league was known as Dorset & Wilts 1.
  18. Ivel Barbarians title was won when league was known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1. Ivel Barbarians are now known as Yeovil Rugby Club.
  19. Royal Wootton Bassett's title was won when league was known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1.
  20. Swanage & Wareham's title was won when league was known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1.
  21. Tadley's title was won when league was known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1.
  22. Trowbridge's title was won when league was known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1.
  23. Westbury's title was won when league was known as Dorset & Wilts 1.
  24. Weymouth's title was won when league was known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1.

See also

References
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