1992–93 National Division 4 South
| 1992–93 National Division 4 South | |
|---|---|
| Countries | England |
| Champions | Sudbury (1st title) |
| Runners-up | London Welsh |
| Relegated | 12 teams[a 1] |
| Matches played | 156 |
The 1992–93 National Division 4 South was the sixth full season of rugby union within the fourth tier of the English league system, currently known as National League 2 South.
By the end of the campaign Sudbury were crowned league champions, 2 points clear of runners-up London Welsh. Impending changes to the league structure by the RFU meant that several new leagues were to be introduced. This meant that champions Sudbury were promoted into the newlook 1993–94 National Division 4, clubs ranked 2nd to 12th fell to the new 1993–94 National Division 5 South and Thurrock dropped two levels down to London & SE Division 1.[1]
Structure
Each team played one match against each of the other teams, playing a total of twelve matches each. Changes to the league structure by the RFU for the 1993-94 season meant that the champions are promoted to National Division 4, clubs ranked 2nd to 12th fell to National Division 5 South and the bottom club two levels to either London & SE Division 1 or South West Division 1 depending on locality.
Participating teams and locations
| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke | Down Grange | 2,500 | Basingstoke, Hampshire | 2nd |
| Berry Hill | Lakers Road | Coleford, Gloucestershire | Promoted from South West 1 (champions) | |
| Camborne | Recreation Ground | 11,000[2] | Camborne, Cornwall | 6th |
| High Wycombe | Kingsmead Road | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire | 5th | |
| London Welsh | Old Deer Park | 4,500 (1,500 seats)[3] | Richmond, London | 3rd |
| Lydney | Regentsholm | 3,000 (340 seats)[4] | Lydney, Gloucestershire | Relegated from National 3 (12th) |
| Maidstone | William Davey Memorial | 2,000 (100 seats)[5] | Maidstone, Kent | 8th |
| Metropolitan Police | Imber Court | 3,500 (500 seats)[6] | East Molesey, Surrey | 10th |
| North Walsham | Norwich Road | 1,200 | Scottow, Norfolk | 7th |
| Southend | Warners Park | 1,500 (150 seats)[7] | Southend, Essex | 11th |
| Sudbury | Moorsfield | 1,000[8] | Sudbury, Suffolk | 4th |
| Thurrock | Oakfield | Grays, Essex | Promoted from London 1 (champions) | |
| Weston-super-Mare | Recreation Ground | 3,000 | Weston-super-Mare, Somerset | 9th |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sudbury (C) | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 337 | 130 | +207 | 22[a] | Promoted |
| 2 | London Welsh (R) | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 353 | 170 | +183 | 20 | Relegated |
| 3 | Lydney (R) | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 187 | 170 | +17 | 16 | |
| 4 | Camborne (R) | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 180 | 168 | +12 | 15 | |
| 5 | Basingstoke (R) | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 192 | 145 | +47 | 14 | |
| 6 | Southend (R) | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 196 | 189 | +7 | 13 | |
| 7 | Berry Hill (R) | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 187 | 216 | −29 | 11 | |
| 8 | High Wycombe (R) | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 196 | 159 | +37 | 10 | |
| 9 | Metropolitan Police (R) | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 201 | 207 | −6 | 9 | |
| 10 | Weston-super-Mare (R) | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 154 | 226 | −72 | 9 | |
| 11 | North Walsham (R) | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 125 | 209 | −84 | 8 | |
| 12 | Maidstone (R) | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 122 | 306 | −184 | 4 | |
| 13 | Thurrock (R) | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 147 | 295 | −148 | 4 |
Rules for classification: Points are awarded as follows: 2 pts for a win, 1 pt for a draw, 0 pts for a loss. If teams are level at any stage, difference between points for and against applies.
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ 1 point deducted?
Sponsorship
National League 4 South is part of the Courage Clubs Championship and is sponsored by Courage Brewery.
See also
- 1992-93 National Division 1
- 1992–93 National Division 2
- 1992–93 National Division 3
- 1992–93 National Division 4 North
Notes
- ^ The re-organization of the English league system by the RFU meant that all teams other than the champions would be relegated to the new look Courage League Division 5 South for the 1993-94 season.
References
- ^ a b "Courage League - Division 4 1992/93". The Rugby Archive. 2 December 2017. Archived from the original on 30 December 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- ^ Tony Williams and Bill Mitchell, ed. (1990). "Camborne R.F.C. (Ground Details)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1990–91 (3rd ed.). Windsor: Burlington Publishing Co. Ltd. p. 190.
- ^ Tony Williams and Bill Mitchell, ed. (1990). "London Welsh R.F.C. (Ground Details)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1990–91 (3rd ed.). Windsor: Burlington Publishing Co. Ltd. p. 194.
- ^ Bill Mitchell, ed. (1994). "Lydney R.F.C. (Ground Details)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1994–95. Taunton: Tony Williams Publications. p. 308.
- ^ Ross Young, ed. (1993). "Maidstone FC (Ground Details)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1993–94. Taunton: Tony Williams Publications. p. 299.
- ^ Tony Williams and Bill Mitchell, ed. (1990). "Metropolitan Police R.F.C. (Ground Details)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1990–91 (3rd ed.). Windsor: Burlington Publishing Co. Ltd. p. 147.
- ^ Ross Young, ed. (1993). "Southend RFC (Ground Details)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1993–94. Taunton: Tony Williams Publications. p. 307.
- ^ Tony Williams and Bill Mitchell, ed. (1990). "Sudbury R.U.F.C. (Ground Details)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1990–91 (3rd ed.). Windsor: Burlington Publishing Co. Ltd. p. 203.
- ^ Jones, Stephen; Griffiths, John (1993). Rothmans Rugby Union Yearbook 1993–94 (22nd ed.). London: Headline Book Publishing Ltd. pp. 151–167. ISBN 0 7472 7891 1.