National League 1, (which was known before September 2009 as National Division Two), is the third level of domestic rugby union competition in England.

This is the lowest level of the English rugby union league system which is nationwide. The league includes promotion to the Guinness Championship (the former National Division One) and relegation to National League 2 North or National League 2 South (formerly National Division Three North and South). The league previously consisted of 14 semi-professional clubs, but from 2009-10 will increase to 16 after league restructuring.

With the Rugby Football Union league restructuring proposals in 2008, only one team was promoted to the new Guinness Championship. There were also four relegated from the division, rising from three who moved down to the new National League 2 North or National League 2 South).

[edit] Participating Clubs 2009-2010

• Blackheath
• Blaydon
• Cambridge
• Cinderford
• Esher Relegated from National Division One as 12th place in 2008-09
• Launceston
• London Scottish Promoted from National Division Three South as Champions 2008-09
• Manchester Relegated from National Division One as 16th place in 2008-09
• Newbury Relegated from National Division One as 13th place in 2008-09
• Nuneaton Promoted from National Division Three North as Champions 2008-09
• Otley Relegated from National Division One as 15th place in 2008-09
• Redruth
• Sedgley Park Relegated from National Division One as 14th place in 2008-09
• Stourbridge
• Tynedale
• Wharfedale

[edit] League Results

[edit] See also

• Summary of the Current League positions for all English Leagues
• English rugby union system

[edit] External links

• National Clubs Association for Leagues 1 and 2
• Division Two (2008/2009) on itsrugby.co.uk