1993–94 National Division 5 North

1993–94 National Division 5 North
Countries England
ChampionsRotherham (1st title)
Runners-upPreston Grasshoppers (not promoted)
RelegatedBradford & Bingley
Durham City

The 1993–94 National Division 5 North was the seventh full season of rugby union within the fifth tier of the English league system, currently the regional divisions Midlands Premier and North Premier, and the first using the name National Division 5 North, with its counterpart being National Division 5 South. The introduction of a new National Division 4 meant that the old National Division 4 North and South was merged and two new regional leagues introduced at tier 5.

Rotherham finished the season as champions and were promoted to the 1994–95 National Division 4. The bottom two sides were Durham City and Bradford & Bingley, both relegated to North Division 1.[1]

Structure

Each team played home and away matches against each of the other teams, playing a total of twenty-two matches each. The champions are promoted to National Division 4 while the bottom two teams are relegated to either Midlands Division 1 or North Division 1 depending on their locality.

Participating teams and locations

Locations of the 1993–94 National Division 5 North teams
Team Ground Capacity City/Area Previous Season
Birmingham & Solihull Sharmans Cross 4,000[2] Solihull, West Midlands Promoted from Midlands 1 (champions)
Bradley & Bingley Wagon Lane 4,000 Bingley, West Yorkshire Promoted from North 1 (champions)
Durham City Hollow Drift 3,000 (500 seats)[3] Durham, County Durham Relegated from National 4 North (8th)
Kendal Mint Bridge 4,600 (600 seats)[4] Kendal, Cumbria Relegated from National 4 North (6th)
Hereford Wyeside 3,200 (200 seats)[5] Hereford, Herefordshire Relegated from National 4 North (11th)
Lichfield Cooke Fields 5,460 (460 seats)[6] Lichfield, Staffordshire Relegated from National 4 North (5th)
Nuneaton Harry Cleaver Ground 5,000 (650 seats)[7] Nuneaton, Warwickshire Relegated from National 4 North (12th)
Preston Grasshoppers Lightfoot Green 2,250 (250 seats)[8] Preston, Lancashire Relegated from National 4 North (3rd)
Rotherham Clifton Lane 2,500 Rotherham, South Yorkshire Relegated from National 4 North (2nd)
Stoke-on-Trent Hartwell Lane 2,000[9] Barlaston, Staffordshire Relegated from National 4 North (4th)
Stourbridge Stourton Park 2,000[10] Stourbridge, West Midlands Relegated from National 4 North (9th)
Walsall Broadway 2,500 (500 seats)[11] Walsall, West Midlands Relegated from National 4 North (7th)
Winnington Park Burrows Hill 5,000[12] Norwich, Cheshire Relegated from National 4 North (10th)

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League table

1993–94 National Division 5 North table
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1 Rotherham (C) 12 10 1 1 335 142 +193 21 Promoted
2 Preston Grasshoppers 12 10 0 2 191 142 +49 20
3 Walsall 12 7 0 5 166 148 +18 14
4 Winnington Park 12 6 1 5 227 132 +95 13
5 Stourbridge 12 6 0 6 162 188 −26 12
6 Stoke-on-Trent 12 5 1 6 153 167 −14 11
7 Lichfield 12 5 0 7 118 138 −20 10
8 Hereford 12 4 2 6 126 153 −27 10
9 Birmingham & Solihull 12 5 0 7 128 162 −34 10
10 Kendal 12 4 1 7 142 171 −29 9
11 Nuneaton 12 4 1 7 122 200 −78 9
12 Durham City (R) 12 4 1 7 159 279 −120 9 Relegated
13 Bradley & Bingley (R) 12 4 0 8 189 210 −21 8
Source: [1]
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

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Bill Mitchell, ed. (1994). "National League 5 North Statistics 1993/94 (Playing Record)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1994–95 (7th ed.). Taunton: Tony Williams Publications. p. 262.
  2. ^ Tony Williams and Bill Mitchell, ed. (1990). "Birmingham and Solihull R.F.C. (Ground Details)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1990–91 (3rd ed.). Windsor: Burlington Publishing Co. Ltd. p. 171.
  3. ^ Bill Mitchell, ed. (1988). "Durham City". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1988–89. Horsham: Burlington Publishing Co. Ltd. p. 104.
  4. ^ Tony Williams and Bill Mitchell, ed. (1990). "Kendal R.F.C. (Ground Details)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1990–91 (3rd ed.). Windsor: Burlington Publishing Co. Ltd. p. 174.
  5. ^ Tony Williams and Bill Mitchell, ed. (1990). "Hereford R.F.C. (Ground Details)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1990–91 (3rd ed.). Windsor: Burlington Publishing Co. Ltd. p. 173.
  6. ^ Tony Williams and Bill Mitchell, ed. (1990). "Lichfield R.U.F.C. (Ground Details)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1990–91 (3rd ed.). Windsor: Burlington Publishing Co. Ltd. p. 176.
  7. ^ Bill Mitchell, ed. (1994). "Nuneaton RFC (Ground Details)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1994–95. Taunton: Tony Williams Publications. p. 277.
  8. ^ Tony Williams and Bill Mitchell, ed. (1990). "Preston Grasshoppers R.F.C. (Ground Details)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1990–91 (3rd ed.). Windsor: Burlington Publishing Co. Ltd. p. 179.
  9. ^ Tony Williams and Bill Mitchell, ed. (1990). "Stoke on Trent R.U.F.C. (Ground Details)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1990–91 (3rd ed.). Windsor: Burlington Publishing Co. Ltd. p. 180.
  10. ^ Tony Williams and Bill Mitchell, ed. (1990). "Stourbridge R.F.C. (Ground Details)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1990–91 (3rd ed.). Windsor: Burlington Publishing Co. Ltd. p. 183.
  11. ^ Tony Williams and Bill Mitchell, ed. (1989). "Walsall (Ground Details)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1989–90 (2nd ed.). Horsham: Harmsworth Publications Ltd. p. 169.
  12. ^ Ross Young, ed. (1993). "Winnington Park RFC (Ground Details)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1993–94. Taunton: Tony Williams Publications. p. 285.
  13. ^ Jones, Stephen; Griffiths, John (1993). Rothmans Rugby Union Yearbook 1993–94. London: Headline Book Publishing. pp. 151–167. ISBN 0 7472 7891 1.
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