The 1991–92

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season was the 97th season of professional

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football in Britain. Fourteen teams competed from August, 1991 until May, 1992 for the Stones Bitter

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, Premiership Trophy and

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. At the end of the season, players from several clubs were selected to go on the

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Season summary

* First Division:

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* Second Division:

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* Third Division:

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* Premiership

* Divisional Premiership

* League Cup:

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League Tables

For the third consecutive season

finished top of the pile, relegated were Swinton and

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. To date this is Swinton's last appearance in the top flight and more trouble would follow after this relegation their ground Station Road was sold following mis-management. The club are still without a permanent home within the town's boundaries.

First Division

Second Division

Third Division

Challenge Cup

Regal Trophy

Premiership

County cups

References

Sources

1991–92 Rugby Football League season at rlhalloffame.org.uk1991–92 Rugby Football League season at wigan.rlfans.com
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