The 1997–98 National League 1, sponsored by
Jewson
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, was the eleventh full season of
rugby union
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within the third tier of the
English league system, currently known as
National League 1.
Structure
The league consisted of fourteen teams, playing each other on a home and away basis to make a total of twenty-six matches for each team. There were four promotion places with the top four teams promoted to the
1998–99 Allied Dunbar Premiership Two
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. There was no relegation, this season, to either
National Division 4 North or
South
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Etymology
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due to an increase, from twelve teams to fourteen, in the top two divisions.
Participating teams and locations
National Division Three was reduced from sixteen teams to fourteen with ten of the clubs participating in last seasons competition. To make up the numbers two of the teams (Rugby Lions and Nottingham) were relegated from National League 2, and the champions of National 4 North (Worcester) and National 4 South (Newbury) were both promoted.
League table
Sponsorship
For the first ten seasons
Courage Brewery sponsored the league. Following reorganisation the top two divisions are sponsored by the assurance company
Allied Dunbar
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and the rest of the divisions, including National League 1 is sponsored by the building suppliers,
Jewson
Jewson is one of the largest chains of British general builders' merchants, selling to small and medium building contractors. The chain comprises around 600 branches located all across Great Britain. Jewson is part of Denmark's STARK Group.
His ...
.
See also
*
English Rugby Union Leagues
Men's Rugby union in England consists of 106 leagues, which includes professional leagues at the highest level, down to amateur regional leagues. Promotion and relegation are in place throughout the system.
Women's Rugby union in England cons ...
*
English rugby union system
Men's Rugby union in England consists of 106 leagues, which includes professional leagues at the highest level, down to amateur regional leagues. Promotion and relegation are in place throughout the system.
Women's Rugby union in England cons ...
*
Rugby union in England
References
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Organizations
* National Actors Theatre, New York City, U.S.
* National AIDS trust, a British charity
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National League 1 seasons