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1991–92 Courage League National Division One

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The 1991–92 Courage League National Division One was the fourth season of the first tier of the English league system, currently known as the Gallagher Premiership. Bath were the defending champions while new teams included Rugby Lions and London Irish who were promoted from the 1990–91 Courage League National Division Two. Each team played each other once.

1991–92 Courage League National Division One
Countries England
ChampionsBath (3rd title)
Runners-upOrrell
RelegatedNottingham
Rosslyn Park
Matches played78

Bath were the champions, winning their third title, beating Orrell by one point, while Nottingham and Rosslyn Park were the relegated sides.[1]

Participating teams

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Locations of the 1991–92 Courage League National Division One teams
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1991–92 Greater London Courage League National Division One teams
Team Stadium Capacity City/Area Previous season
Bath Recreation Ground 8,200 Bath, Somerset Champions
Bristol Memorial Stadium 12,100 Bristol, Avon 11th
Gloucester Kingsholm 11,000 Gloucester, Gloucestershire 6th
Harlequins The Stoop 14,800 Twickenham, London 3rd
Leicester Tigers Welford Road 16,000 Leicester, Leicestershire 4th
London Irish The Avenue 6,600 Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey Promoted from Courage Division 2 (2nd)
Northampton Saints Franklin's Gardens 10,000 Northampton, Northamptonshire 9th
Nottingham Ireland Avenue 4,950 Beeston, Nottinghamshire 8th
Orrell Edge Hall Road 5,500 Orrell, Greater Manchester 5th
Rosslyn Park The Rock 2,000 Roehampton, London 7th
Rugby Lions Webb Ellis Road 4,000[2] Rugby, Warwickshire Promoted from Courage Division 2 (1st)
Saracens Bramley Road 2,000[3] Enfield, London 10th
Wasps Repton Avenue 3,000 Sudbury, London 2nd

Table

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Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts
1 Bath (C) 12 10 1 1 277 126 +151 21
2 Orrell 12 10 0 2 204 95 +109 20
3 Northampton Saints 12 9 1 2 209 136 +73 19
4 Gloucester 12 7 1 4 193 168 +25 15
5 Saracens 12 7 1 4 176 165 +11 15
6 Leicester Tigers 12 6 1 5 262 216 +46 13
7 Wasps 12 6 0 6 177 180 −3 12
8 Harlequins 12 5 1 6 213 207 +6 11
9 London Irish 12 3 3 6 147 237 −90 9
10 Bristol 12 4 0 8 192 174 +18 8
11 Rugby Lions 12 2 3 7 124 252 −128 7
12 Nottingham (R) 12 2 1 9 133 204 −71 5
13 Rosslyn Park (R) 12 0 1 11 111 258 −147 1
Source: [citation needed]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated

Results

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The Home Team is listed on the left column.

Home \ Away BAT BRI GLO HAR LEI LOI NOR NOT ORR ROS RLI SAR WAS
Bath Rugby 9–4 29–9 37–6 15–6 25–15 32–12
Bristol 16–0 14–19 9–15 22–4 48–4 10–33
Gloucester RFC 29–15 21–3 22–15 10–17 12–9 15–10
Harlequins 18–18 21–18 20–13 23–6 7–10 21–37
Leicester Tigers 25–9 36–13 19–22 51–16 22–22 31–12
London Irish 21–26 3–39 7–21 12–12 6–6 18–13
Northampton Saints 25–14 12–12 12–3 20–12 29–0 28–15
Nottingham 0–32 3–14 14–27 9–12 18–9 34–9
Orrell 10–9 23–9 18–12 21–9 20–6 23–0
Rosslyn Park 13–21 12–24 4–22 7–15 6–10 7–15
Rugby Lions 0–32 16–19 29–20 9–9 7–21 6–22
Saracens 13–4 12–12 9–20 27–9 9–14 13–12
Wasps 12–24 20–6 11–7 13–12 17–10 6–12
Source: [citation needed]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Fixtures & Results

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Round 1

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16 November 1991
Gloucester21 – 3Leicester
Kingsholm
Referee: Clayton Thomas
16 November 1991
London Irish21 – 26Bath
The Avenue
  • Bath deducted 1 point for fielding an ineligible player.[4]
16 November 1991
Nottingham0 – 32Bristol
Ireland Avenue
16 November 1991
Rosslyn Park4 – 22Orrell
The Rock
16 November 1991
Saracens9 – 14Northampton
Bramley Road
16 November 1991
Wasps20 – 6Harlequins
Repton Avenue

[5]

Bye/s: Rugby

Round 2

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23 November 1991
Bristol22 – 4Rosslyn Park
Memorial Stadium
23 November 1991
Harlequins23 – 6Nottingham
The Stoop
23 November 1991
Leicester31 – 12Wasps
Welford Road
23 November 1991
Northampton12 – 12London Irish
Franklin's Gardens
23 November 1991
Orrell23 – 0Saracens
Edge Hall Road
23 November 1991
Rugby16 – 19Gloucester
Webb Ellis Road
Referee: Ronnie McDowell

[5]

Bye/s: Bath

Round 3

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7 December 1991
Bath15 – 6Northampton
Recreation Ground
7 December 1991
London Irish7 – 21Orrell
The Avenue
7 December 1991
Nottingham14 – 27Leicester
Ireland Avenue
7 December 1991
Rosslyn Park12 – 24Harlequins
The Rock
7 December 1991
Saracens13 – 4Bristol
Bramley Road
7 December 1991
Wasps17 – 10Rugby
Repton Avenue

[5]

Bye/s: Gloucester

Round 4

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14 December 1991
BristolP – PLondon Irish
Memorial Stadium
  • Postponed due to cold weather. Game to be rescheduled for 18 April 1992.
14 December 1991
GloucesterP – PWasps
Repton Avenue
  • Postponed due to cold weather. Game to be rescheduled for 18 April 1992.
14 December 1991
HarlequinsP – PSaracens
The Stoop
  • Postponed due to cold weather. Game to be rescheduled for 21 March 1992.
14 December 1991
LeicesterP – PRosslyn Park
Welford Road
  • Postponed due to cold weather. Game to be rescheduled for 21 March 1992.
14 December 1991
Orrell10 – 9Bath
Edge Hall Road
Referee: C J Harrison[4]
14 December 1991
RugbyP – PNottingham
Webb Ellis Road
  • Postponed due to cold weather. Game to be rescheduled for 22 February 1992.

[5]

Bye/s: Northampton

Round 5

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21 December 1991
Bath9 – 4Bristol
Recreation Ground
Attendance: 6,000[4]
Referee: J J M Pearson[4]
21 December 1991
London Irish3 – 39Harlequins
The Avenue
21 December 1991
Northampton12 – 3Orrell
Franklin's Gardens
21 December 1991
Nottingham3 – 14Gloucester
Ireland Avenue
Referee: David Sainsbury
21 December 1991
Rosslyn Park7 – 15Rugby
The Rock
21 December 1991
Saracens9 – 20Leicester
Bramley Road

[5]

Bye/s: Wasps

Round 6

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4 January 1992
Bristol9 – 15Northampton
Memorial Stadium
4 January 1992
Gloucester12 – 9Rosslyn Park
Kingsholm
Referee: A Savage
4 January 1992
Harlequins18 – 18Bath
The Stoop
Attendance: 7,000[4]
Referee: D J Leslie[4]
4 January 1992
Leicester36 – 13London Irish
Welford Road
4 January 1992
Rugby6 – 22Saracens
Webb Ellis Road
4 January 1992
Wasps11 – 7Nottingham
Repton Avenue

[5]

Bye/s: Orrell

Round 7

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11 January 1992
Bath37 – 6Leicester
Recreation Ground
Referee: F Howard[4]
11 January 1992
London Irish6 – 6Rugby
The Avenue
11 January 1992
Northampton25 – 14Harlequins
Franklin's Gardens
Attendance: 6,000[6]
Referee: E Morrison[6]
11 January 1992
Orrell23 – 9Bristol
Edge Hall Road
Referee: S V Griffiths[7]
11 January 1992
Rosslyn Park7 – 15Wasps
The Rock
Referee: S Piercy[6]
11 January 1992
Saracens12 – 12Gloucester
Bramley Road
Referee: C J Harrison

[5]

Bye/s: Nottingham

Round 8

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8 February 1992
GloucesterP – PLondon Irish
Kingsholm
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 25 March 1992.
8 February 1992
HarlequinsP – POrrell
The Stoop
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 22 April 1992.
8 February 1992
LeicesterP – PNorthampton
Welford Road
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 7 April 1992.
8 February 1992
NottinghamP – PRosslyn Park
Ireland Avenue
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 4 April 1992.
8 February 1992
RugbyP – PBath
Webb Ellis Road
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 21 March 1992.
8 February 1992
WaspsP – PSaracens
Repton Avenue
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 22 February 1992.
Bye/s: Bristol

Round 4 & 9 (rescheduled games)

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22 February 1992
Rugby9 – 9Nottingham
Webb Ellis Road
  • Game rescheduled from 14 December 1991.
22 February 1992
Wasps6 – 12Saracens
Repton Avenue
  • Game rescheduled from 8 February 1992.

Round 9

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29 February 1992
Bath29 – 9Gloucester
Recreation Ground
Referee: S V Griffiths[4]
29 February 1992
Bristol16 – 0Harlequins
Memorial Stadium
29 February 1992
London Irish18 – 13Wasps
The Avenue
29 February 1992
Northampton29 – 0Rugby
Franklin's Gardens
29 February 1992
Orrell21 – 9Leicester
Edge Hall Road
29 February 1992
Saracens13 – 12Nottingham
Bramley Road

[5]

Bye/s: Rosslyn Park

Round 10

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14 March 1992
Gloucester10 – 17Northampton
Kingsholm
Referee: John Pearson
14 March 1992
Leicester25 – 9Bristol
Welford Road
14 March 1992
Nottingham9 – 12London Irish
Ireland Avenue
14 March 1992
Rosslyn Park6 – 10Saracens
The Rock
14 March 1992
Rugby7 – 21Orrell
Webb Ellis Road
14 March 1992
Wasps12 – 24Bath
Repton Avenue

[5]

Bye/s: Harlequins

Rounds 4 & 8 (rescheduled games)

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21 March 1992
Harlequins21 – 37Saracens
The Stoop
  • Game rescheduled from 14 December 1991.
21 March 1992
Leicester51 – 16Rosslyn Park
Welford Road
  • Game rescheduled from 14 December 1991.
21 March 1992
Rugby0 – 32Bath
Webb Ellis Road
Referee: C J High[4]
  • Game rescheduled from 8 February 1992.
25 March 1992
Gloucester22 – 15London Irish
Kingsholm
Referee: Fred Howard
  • Game rescheduled from 8 February 1992.

Round 11

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28 March 1992
Bath25 – 15Nottingham
Recreation Ground
28 March 1992
Bristol48 – 4Rugby
Memorial Stadium
28 March 1992
Harlequins20 – 13Leicester
The Stoop
28 March 1992
London Irish12 – 12Rosslyn Park
The Avenue
28 March 1992
Northampton28 – 15Wasps
Franklin's Gardens
28 March 1992
Orrell18 – 12Gloucester
Edge Hall Road
Referee: Stewart Piercy

[5]

Bye/s: Saracens

Round 8 (rescheduled games)

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4 April 1992
Nottingham34 – 9Rosslyn Park
Ireland Avenue
  • Game rescheduled from 8 February 1992.
7 April 1992
Leicester19 – 22Northampton
Welford Road
  • Game rescheduled from 8 February 1992.

Round 12

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11 April 1992
Gloucester29 – 15Bristol
Kingsholm
Referee: David Matthews
11 April 1992
Nottingham18 – 9Northampton
Ireland Avenue
11 April 1992
Rosslyn Park13 – 21Bath
The Rock
Referee: D J Hudson[4]
11 April 1992
Rugby29 – 20Harlequins
Webb Ellis Road
11 April 1992
Saracens27 – 9London Irish
Bramley Road
11 April 1992
Wasps13 – 12Orrell
Edge Hall Road

[5]

Bye/s: Leicester

Round 4 (rescheduled games)

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18 April 1992
Bristol14 – 19London Irish
Memorial Stadium
  • Game rescheduled from 14 December 1991.
18 April 1992
Gloucester15 – 10Wasps
Kingsholm
Referee: Colin High
  • Game rescheduled from 14 December 1991.
22 April 1992
Harlequins7 – 10Orrell
The Stoop
  • Rescheduled from 8 February 1992.

Round 13

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25 April 1992
Bath32 – 12Saracens
Recreation Ground
Referee: G Seddon[4]
  • Bath are champions.
25 April 1992
Bristol10 – 33Wasps
Memorial Stadium
25 April 1992
Harlequins21 – 18Gloucester
The Stoop
Referee: S V Griffiths
25 April 1992
Leicester22 – 22Rugby
Welford Road
25 April 1992
Northampton20 – 12Rosslyn Park
Franklin's Gardens
25 April 1992
Orrell20 – 6Nottingham
Edge Hall Road

[5]

Bye/s: London Irish

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "COURAGE LEAGUE 1991/1992". Ipernews.com. Retrieved 2011-10-18.
  2. ^ "Gloucester v. Leicester (PDF, opens in a new window)" (PDF). Gloucester Rugby Heritage. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Saracens aim for bigger Wembley crowds following Premiership defeat of Worcester". The Telegraph. 15 February 2010.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Peter Hall and Colin Gale. "1991 to 1992". Bath Rugby Heritage. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Fixtures / Results (November 11, 1991 to April 25, 1992)". Rugby Archives. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  6. ^ a b c Charles Randall (11 January 1992). "Bayfield hits the heights of form". Sunday Telegraph.
  7. ^ "Orrell crush Bristol challenge to maintain title ambitions; Rugby Union". Sunday Times. 12 January 1992.
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