1992–93 Courage National 4 South
| 1992–93 Courage National 4 South | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  England |
| Champions | Sudbury (1st title) |
| Runners-up | London Welsh |
| Relegated | 12 teams[a 1] |
| Matches played | 156 |
The 1992–93 Courage National 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 1993–94 Division 4 while everyone else fell to Courage League Division 5 South.[1]
Structure
[edit]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 Courage League Division 4 while the other twelve sides went into Courage League Division 5 South.
Participating teams and locations
[edit]
| 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 | 9,000 | Camborne, Cornwall | 6th |
| High Wycombe | Kingsmead Road | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire | 5th | |
| London Welsh | Old Deer Park | 5,850 | Richmond, London | 3rd |
| Lydney | Regentsholm | 1,500 | Lydney, Gloucestershire | Relegated from National 3 (12th) |
| Maidstone | William Davey Memorial | Maidstone, Kent | 8th | |
| Metropolitan Police | Imber Court | East Molesey, Surrey | 10th | |
| North Walsham | Norwich Road | 1,200 | Scottow, Norfolk | 7th |
| Southend | Warners Park | Southend, Essex | 11th | |
| Sudbury | Moorsfield | Sudbury, Suffolk | 4th | |
| Thurrock | Oakfield | Grays, Essex | Promoted from London 1 (champions) | |
| Weston-super-Mare | Recreation Ground | 6,000 | Weston-super-Mare, Somerset | 9th |
League table
[edit]| 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
[edit]National League 4 South is part of the Courage Clubs Championship and is sponsored by Courage Brewery.
See also
[edit]- 1992–93 Courage League National Division One
- 1992–93 Courage League National Division Two
- 1992–93 Courage League National Division Three
- 1992–93 Courage National 4 North
Notes
[edit]- ^ 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
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.