The 1994–95 Courage League National Division One was the eighth season of the first tier of the
English league system, currently known as the
Gallagher Premiership
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.
Bath
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were the defending champions and
West Hartlepool
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and
Sale Sharks
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were the promoted teams. Each team played each other twice, in a
round robin system and this was the first Courage League season to be shown live on
Sky Sports
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.
Leicester Tigers
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The club was founded in 1880 and since 1892 plays its home ...
were the eventual champions, beating
Bath
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by four points, claiming their second league title. The battle to avoid relegation was extremely keenly fought, with
Northampton Saints
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It was formed in 1880 as "Northampton St. ...
being the sole relegated side to the
1995–96 Courage League National Division Two after
Gloucester
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managed to draw their rescheduled game against Bath, meaning that the Kingsholm side stayed up instead.
Participating teams
Table
Results
The Home Team is listed in the left column.
Fixtures & Results
Round 1
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Round 2
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Round 3
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Round 4
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Round 5
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Round 6
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Round 7
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Round 8
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Round 9
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Round 10
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Round 11
*Postponed. Game rescheduled to 21 January 1995.
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Round 11 (rescheduled game)
*Game rescheduled from 14 January 1995.
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Round 12
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Round 13
*Postponed. Game rescheduled to 4 May 1995.
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Round 14
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Round 15
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Round 16
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Round 17
*Northampton Saints are relegated.
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Round 18
*Leicester Tigers are champions.
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Round 13 (rescheduled game)
*Game rescheduled from 4 March 1995.
See also
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1994–95 Courage League National Division Two
*
1994–95 Courage League National Division Three
The 1994–95 Courage League National Division Three was the eighth full season of rugby union within the third tier of the English league system, currently known as National League 1. Bedford finished in first place and are promoted to National ...
*
1994–95 Courage League Division 4
The 1994–95 Courage League Division 4 was the eighth full season of rugby union within the fourth tier of the English league system, currently the regional divisions National League 2 South and National League 2 North, and the second using the ...
*
1994–95 Courage League Division 5 North
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1994–95 Courage League Division 5 South
References
External links
Official website
{{DEFAULTSORT:1994-95 English Premiership (rugby union)
Premiership Rugby seasons
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