1993–94 National Division 5 South
| 1993–94 National Division 5 South | |
|---|---|
| Countries | England |
| Champions | Reading (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Lydney (not promoted) |
| Relegated | Maidstone Southend |
The 1993–94 National Division 5 South was the seventh full season of rugby union within the fifth tier of the English league system, currently the regional divisions Regional 1 South East and Regional 1 South West, and the first using the name National Division 5 South, with its counterpart being National Division 5 North. 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.
New promoted Reading finished the season as champions and gained promotion to the 1994–95 National Division 4, while Maidstone and Southend finished as the bottom two sides, both being relegated down to London 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 London & South East Division 1 or South West Division 1 depending on their locality.
Participating teams and locations
| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke | Down Grange | 2,500 | Basingstoke, Hampshire | Relegated from National 4 South (5th) |
| Berry Hill (7th) | Lakers Road | Coleford, Gloucestershire | Relegated from National 4 South | |
| Camborne | Recreation Ground | 11,000[2] | Camborne, Cornwall | Relegated from National 4 South (4th) |
| High Wycombe | Kingsmead Road | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire | Relegated from National 4 South (8th) | |
| London Welsh | Old Deer Park | 4,500 (1,500 seats)[3] | Richmond, London (2nd) | Relegated from National 4 South (2nd) |
| Lydney | Regentsholm | 3,000 (340 seats)[4] | Lydney, Gloucestershire | Relegated from National 4 South (3rd) |
| Maidstone | William Davey Memorial | 2,000 (100 seats)[5] | Maidstone, Kent | Relegated from National 4 South (12th) |
| Metropolitan Police | Imber Court | 3,500 (500 seats)[6] | East Molesey, Surrey | Relegated from National 4 South (9th) |
| North Walsham | Norwich Road | 1,200 | Scottow, Norfolk | Relegated from National 4 South (11th) |
| Reading | Holme Park | Sonning, Berkshire | Promoted from South West 1 (champions) | |
| Southend | Warners Park | 1,500 (150 seats)[7] | Southend, Essex | Relegated from National 4 South (6th) |
| Tabard | Cobden Hill | Radlett, Hertfordshire | Promoted from London 1 (champions) | |
| Weston-super-Mare | Recreation Ground | 3,000 | Weston-super-Mare, Somerset | Relegated from National 4 South (10th) |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading (C) | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 248 | 61 | +187 | 21 | Promoted |
| 2 | Lydney | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 181 | 111 | +70 | 16 | |
| 3 | Tabard | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 183 | 136 | +47 | 14 | |
| 4 | Camborne | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 197 | 180 | +17 | 14 | |
| 5 | Weston-super-Mare | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 163 | 180 | −17 | 14 | |
| 6 | London Welsh | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 216 | 140 | +76 | 13 | |
| 7 | Berry Hill | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 146 | 154 | −8 | 13 | |
| 8 | North Walsham | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 148 | 136 | +12 | 12 | |
| 9 | High Wycombe | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 120 | 173 | −53 | 11 | |
| 10 | Metropolitan Police | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 167 | 174 | −7 | 10 | |
| 11 | Basingstoke | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 191 | 210 | −19 | 10 | |
| 12 | Southend (R) | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 203 | 208 | −5 | 6 | Relegated |
| 13 | Maidstone (R) | 12 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 86 | 386 | −300 | 2 |
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
- 1993-94 National Division 1
- 1993–94 National Division 2
- 1993–94 National Division 3
- 1993–94 National Division 5 North
References
- ^ a b Bill Mitchell, ed. (1994). "National League 5 South Statistics 1993/94 (Playing Record)". Courage Official Rugby Union Club Directory 1994–95 (7th ed.). Taunton: Tony Williams Publications. p. 263.
- ^ 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.