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National League One

National League One was won by

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, and won promotion to the

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after defeating runners-up

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in the play-off final.

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were relegated to National League Two.

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Play-offs

National League Two

National League Two was won by

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, and were automatically promoted to National League One.

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reached the play-off final, but lost to Halifax, who retained their National League One status.

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National League Three

National League Three expanded to a 14-team league, but there was still no automatic promotion and relegation with National League Two. The league was won by

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, who also went on to win the play-offs.

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Play-offs

Week 1

Bradford Dudley Hill 13–30 St Albans Centurions Coventry Bears 32–26 Birmingham Bulldogs Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks 38–6 Bramley Buffaloes

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(

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) 36–32 Hemel Stags

Week 2

Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks 26–40 Bradford Dudley Hill St Albans Centurions 18–26 Bramley Buffaloes

Week 3

Coventry Bears 32–18 Bramley Buffaloes

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) 32–18 Bradford Dudley Hill

Grand Final

Coventry Bears 48–24

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Rugby Football League

National League One

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Play-offs

National League Two

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National League Three

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Play-offs

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Grand Final

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