National League 1National One, up until 2023 known as National League 1 and previously known before September 2009 as National Division Two), is the third of three national men’s leagues in the domestic rugby union competition of England. It was known as Courage League National Division Three when it was founded in 1987. Richmond are the current champions. The Rugby Football Union (RFU) approved a new structure for the National Leagues from the 2022–23 season.2019–20 National League 2 NorthRugby union competition in EnglandThe 2019–20 National League 2 North was the eleventh season (33rd overall) of the fourth tier (north) of the English domestic rugby union competitions since the professionalised format of the second division was introduced. On 22 February Scunthorpe were the first side to be relegated after suffering a 109–12 defeat against Chester, going down with eight games still to play.
National League 2 WestNational League 2 West is a rugby union league at level four in the English rugby union system and provides semi-professional competition for teams in the Midlands, South West England and Cornwall. The remainder of England is covered by two other regional leagues; National League 2 East and National League 2 North. The champion club is promoted to National One. The last two teams are relegated to either Regional 1 Midlands or Regional 1 South West.Regional 1 North EastRegional 1 North East is a level five league in the English rugby union system, with the twelve teams drawn from across North East England and the East Midlands. The other level five leagues are Regional 1 Midlands, Regional 1 North West, Regional 1 South Central, Regional 1 South East and Regional 1 South West. Heath are the 2025-26 champions and are promoted to National League 2 North.Regional 1 North WestRegional 1 North West is a level five league in the English rugby union system, with the twelve teams drawn from across North West England. The other level five leagues are Regional 1 Midlands, Regional 1 North East, Regional 1 South Central, Regional 1 South East and Regional 1 South West. Huddersfield are the 2025–26 champions and will be promoted to National League 2 North.Regional 1 MidlandsLevel five rugby union league in EnglandRegional 1 Midlands (until 2021–22 known as Midlands Premier and up until 2016–17 known as National League 3 Midlands) is a level five semi-professional league in the English rugby union system. It is one of six leagues at this level. When this division began in 1987 it was known as Midlands Division 1.National League 2 EastNational League 2 East is a men’s rugby union league at level four in the English rugby union system and provides semi-professional competition for teams in London, South East England, the East of England and the Channel Islands. The remainder of England is covered by two other regional leagues; National League 2 North and National League 2 West. The champion club is promoted to National One.English rugby union systemRugby union in England is organised as a multi-tier league pyramid linking fully professional national divisions to regional community competitions, with promotion and relegation connecting most levels.Rugby Football UnionThe Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the national governing body for rugby union in England. It was founded in 1871, and was the sport's international governing body prior to the formation of what is now known as World Rugby (WR) in 1886. It promotes and runs the sport, organises international matches for the England national team, and educates and trains players and officials.Rotherham TitansRotherham Rugby Union Football Club, or Rotherham Titans is a rugby union club from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, currently playing in Champ Rugby the second tier of the English rugby union league system, following their promotion from National League 1 at the end of the 2025–2026 season.
Northern EnglandNorthern England, or the North of England, often referred to as simply the North, is the northern part of England and mainly corresponds to the historic counties of Cheshire, Cumberland, Durham, Lancashire, Northumberland, Westmorland and Yorkshire.
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