The 1990–91 Courage League National Division One was the fourth season of the first tier of the English league system, currently known as the

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were the defending champions and the league was expanded to thirteen teams, with new sides

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and Liverpool St Helens promoted from the

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. Each team played each other once.

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finished the season the champions for the second time, beating the holders Wasps by just one point. The two bottom sides,

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and Liverpool St Helens, were relegated to the

1991–92 Courage League National Division Two The 1991–92 Courage League National Division Two was the fifth full season of rugby union within the second tier of the English league system, currently known as the RFU Championship. London Scottish, the champions, were promoted to the Cou ...

Participating teams

Table

Results

The home team is listed in the left column.

Sponsorship

National Division One is part of the Courage Clubs Championship and is sponsored by

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Fixtures & Results

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Round 4

Round 5

Round 6

Round 7

Round 8

Round 9

Round 10

Round 11

Round 12

Round 13

*Bath are champions.

References

External links

Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:1990-91 Courage League Premiership Rugby seasons

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