2009–10 National League 1

The 2009-10 National League 1, previously known as National Division 2, is the first season of the third division of the English rugby union competitions since the professionalised format of the second division was introduced with widespread league changes made by the RFU.[1] As the new second division would reduce teams from 16 to 12, there were plenty of new additions to National League 1, itself increasing from 14 to 16 teams, with Esher, Newbury, Manchester, Manchester and Sedgley Park all dropping down from the old National 1 while Nuneaton and London Scottish came up from the 2008–09 National Division Three North and 2008–09 National Division Three South respectively (these divisions themselves now renamed National League 2 North/South).[2][3][4][5]

2009-10 National League 1
Countries England
ChampionsEsher
Runners-upLondon Scottish
RelegatedManchester, Nuneaton, Newbury Blues
Attendance127,850 (average 539 per match)[a 1]
Highest attendance2,485 London Scottish at home to Esher on 16 January 2010
Lowest attendance105 Blaydon at home to Nuneaton on 17 April 2010
Top point scorerEnglandSam Ulph
Esher 399 points
Top try scorerSouth AfricaJohannes Schmidt
Cambridge 30 tries

At the end of the season Esher finished as champions, way ahead of runners up and newly promoted London Scottish, suffering only one defeat and going straight back up to the 2010–11 RFU Championship.[6] At the other end of the table, Manchester had an absolutely awful season, suffering their second successive relegation, with no wins, no bonus points, only 114 points scored and over 2,500 points conceded.[7] The other two sides to join them would be Nuneaton who went straight back down after one season and Newbury Blues who also suffered a second relegation in a row, losing out to 13th place Otley by just 2 points.[8][9] Manchester and Nuneaton would drop to the 2010–11 National League 2 North while Newbury would go down into the 2010–11 National League 2 South.

Participating teams and locations

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Team Stadium Capacity City/Area
Blackheath Rectory Field 6,000 Blackheath, London
Blaydon Crow Trees 2,000 (400 seats) Swalwell, Tyne and Wear
Cambridge Grantchester Road 2,200 (200 seats) Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Cinderford Dockham Road 2,500 Cinderford, Gloucestershire
Esher Molesey Road 3,000 (1,200 seats) Hersham, Surrey
Launceston Polson Bridge 3,000 Launceston, Cornwall
London Scottish Athletic Ground 4,500 (1,000 seats) Richmond, London
Manchester Grove Park 4,000 Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester
Newbury Blues Monk's Lane 8,000 Newbury, Berkshire
Nuneaton Liberty Way 4,314 (514 Seated) Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Otley Cross Green 5,000 Otley, West Yorkshire
Redruth The Recreation Ground 3,500 (580 seats) Redruth, Cornwall
Sedgley Park Park Lane 3,000 Whitefield, Greater Manchester
Stourbridge Stourton Park 3,500 (499 seats) Stourbridge, West Midlands
Tynedale Tynedale Park 2,000 (400 seats) Corbridge, Northumberland
Wharfedale The Avenue 2,000 Threshfield, Craven, North Yorkshire

League table

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2009–10 National League 1 table
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TB LB Pts Qualification
1 Esher[a] (C) 29 28 0 1 1416 338 +1078 22 1 135 Promoted
2 London Scottish 30 22 1 7 938 569 +369 15 3 108
3 Launceston 30 21 0 9 848 606 +242 17 4 105
4 Cambridge 30 19 1 10 880 572 +308 14 5 97
5 Tynedale 30 18 1 11 1008 629 +379 17 5 96
6 Wharfedale 30 18 0 12 857 666 +191 14 5 91
7 Blaydon 30 16 0 14 924 679 +245 12 4 80
8 Blackheath 30 14 1 15 760 730 +30 10 5 73
9 Sedgley Park 30 13 0 17 827 807 +20 11 8 71
10 Stourbridge 30 13 0 17 751 799 −48 12 6 70
11 Redruth 30 12 1 17 675 575 +100 10 9 69
12 Cinderford[b] 29 12 0 17 753 636 +117 10 8 66
13 Otley 30 12 1 17 710 811 −101 9 4 63
14 Newbury (R) 30 12 0 18 671 745 −74 6 7 61 Relegated
15 Nuneaton (R) 30 6 0 24 559 903 −344 4 4 32
16 Manchester (R) 30 0 0 30 114 2626 −2512 0 0 0
Updated to match(es) played on 8 May 2010. Source: "National One 9/10 League table". Rugby Statbunker.
Rules for classification: If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:
  1. Number of matches won
  2. Difference between points for and against
  3. Total number of points for
  4. Aggregate number of points scored in matches between tied teams
  5. Number of matches won excluding the first match, then the second and so on until the tie is settled
    (C) Champion; (R) Relegated
    Notes:
  1. ^ Esher would only play 29 games as their final game away to Cinderford was cancelled.[10]
  2. ^ Cinderford would only play 29 games as their final game at home to Esher was cancelled.[10]

Results

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Round 1

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5 September 2009
15:00
(BP) Blaydon29 - 11Otley
Report
Crow Trees
Attendance: 740
Referee: Michael Tutty
5 September 2009
Cinderford19 - 32Launceston (BP)
Report
Dockham Road
Attendance: 400
Referee: Rowan Kitt
5 September 2009
(BP) London Scottish36 - 15Sedgley Park
Report
Richmond Athletic Ground
Attendance: 935
Referee: Terry Hall
5 September 2009
Manchester0 - 148Esher (BP)
Report
Grove Park
Attendance: 221
Referee: Andrew Taylorson
5 September 2009
(BP) Newbury Blues22 - 24Tynedale
Report
Monk's Lane
Attendance: 485
Referee: Richard Kelly
5 September 2009
15:00
Redruth13 - 13Cambridge
Report
The Recreation Ground
Attendance: 1,026[13]
Referee: Paul Knowles
5 September 2009
Stourbridge29 - 10Blackheath
Report
Stourton Park
Attendance: 450
Referee: Steve Lee
5 September 2009
Wharfedale20 - 6Nuneaton
Report
The Avenue
Attendance: 538
Referee: P.W Davies

Round 2

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12 September 2009
Blackheath20 - 30Newbury Blues (BP)
Report
Rectory Field
Attendance: 542
Referee: Philip Davis
12 September 2009
(BP) Blaydon19 - 23Wharfedale
Report
Crow Trees
Attendance: 348
Referee: John Meredith
12 September 2009
(BP) Cambridge38 - 26London Scottish
Report
Grantchester Road
Attendance: 1,020
Referee: Adrian Hartwell
12 September 2009
(BP) Esher62 - 15Cinderford
Report
Molesey Road
Attendance: 925
Referee: Marcus Canton
12 September 2009
15:00
(BP) Launceston32 - 26Redruth
Report
Polson Bridge
Attendance: 1,437
Referee: Richard Kelly
12 September 2009
(BP) Nuneaton95 - 0Manchester
Report
Liberty Way
Attendance: 325
Referee: Trevor Fisher
12 September 2009
15:00
Otley23 - 23Tynedale
Report
Cross Green
Attendance: 459
Referee: Mark Wilson
12 September 2009
(BP) Sedgley Park35 - 15Stourbridge
Report
Park Lane
Referee: Paul Knowles

Round 3

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19 September 2009
Cinderford26 - 34Nuneaton (BP)
Report
Dockham Road
Attendance: 300
Referee: Luke Pearce
19 September 2009
(BP) London Scottish42 - 13Launceston
Report
Richmond Athletic Ground
Attendance: 1,045
Referee: Darren Gamage
19 September 2009
Manchester12 - 145Blaydon (BP)
Report
Grove Park
Attendance: 207
Referee: Rob Sheard
19 September 2009
Newbury Blues24 - 11Sedgley Park
Report
Monk's Lane
Attendance: 371
Referee: Ross Campbell
19 September 2009
15:00
(BP) Redruth17 - 23Esher
Report
The Recreation Ground
Attendance: 1,123
Referee: Michael Tutty
19 September 2009
Stourbridge21 - 45Cambridge (BP)
Report
Stourton Park
Attendance: 450
Referee: Richard Kelly
19 September 2009
(BP) Tynedale48 - 24Blackheath (BP)
Report
Tynedale Park
Attendance: 630
Referee: Andrew Vertigan
19 September 2009
15:00
Wharfedale22 - 9Otley
Report
The Avenue
Attendance: 868
Referee: Llyr Apgeraint-Roberts

Round 4

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26 September 2009
(BP) Blaydon36 - 24Cinderford (BP)
Report
Crow Trees
Attendance: 260
Referee: Chris Sharp
26 September 2009
Cambridge16 - 13Newbury (BP)
Report
Grantchester Road
Attendance: 456
Referee: Andrew Vertigan
26 September 2009
Esher23 - 17London Scottish (BP)
Report
Molesey Road
Attendance: 1,294
Referee: Luke Pearce
26 September 2009
(BP) Launceston35 - 29Stourbridge (2BP)
Report
Polson Bridge
Attendance: 668
Referee: Keith Lewis
26 September 2009
15:00
Nuneaton22 - 35Redruth (BP)
Report
Liberty Way
Attendance: 310
Referee: Steve Lee
26 September 2009
15:00
Otley17 - 13Blackheath (BP)
Report
Cross Green
Attendance: 376
Referee: Ian Tempest
26 September 2009
Sedgley Park23 - 22Tynedale (BP)
Report
Park Lane
Attendance: 499
Referee: John Meredith
26 September 2009
(BP) Wharfedale124 - 5Manchester
Report
The Avenue
Attendance: 429
Referee: Matthew Daubney

Round 5

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3 October 2009
(BP) Blackheath35 - 29Sedgley Park (2BP)
Report
Rectory Field
Attendance: 696
Referee: Darren Gamage
3 October 2009
(2BP) Cinderford26 - 28Wharfedale
Report
Dockham Road
Attendance: 250
Referee: Ian Tempest
3 October 2009
London Scottish22 - 7Nuneaton
Report
Richmond Athletic Ground
Attendance: 500
Referee: Marcus Caton
3 October 2009
15:00
Manchester3 - 93Otley (BP)
Report
Grove Park
Attendance: 290
Referee: Brendan Fitzmaurice
3 October 2009
(BP) Newbury Blues23 - 25Launceston
Report
Monk's Lane
Attendance: 459
Referee: Michael Tutty
3 October 2009
15:00
(BP) Redruth30 - 12Blaydon
Report
The Recreation Ground
Attendance: 958
Referee: John Meredith
3 October 2009
Stourbridge17 - 48Esher (BP)
Report
Stourton Park
Attendance: 450
Referee: Terry Hall
3 October 2009
Tynedale21 - 20Cambridge (BP)
Report
Tynedale Park
Attendance: 486
Referee: Steve Lee

Round 6

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10 October 2009
Blaydon11 - 29London Scottish (BP)
Report
Crow Trees
Attendance: 432
Referee: Andrew McMenemy
10 October 2009
(BP) Cambridge68 - 14Blackheath
Report
Grantchester Road
Attendance: 589
Referee: Richard Kelly
10 October 2009
(BP) Esher56 - 5Newbury Blues
Report
Molesey Road
Attendance: 786
Referee: Ashley Rowden
10 October 2009
Launceston23 - 17Tynedale (BP)
Report
Polson Bridge
Attendance: 668
Referee: P.W Davies
10 October 2009
Manchester3 - 93Cinderford (BP)
Report
Grove Park
Attendance: 140
Referee: Simon McConnell
10 October 2009
(BP) Nuneaton17 - 18Stourbridge
Report
Liberty Way
Attendance: 277
Referee: Andrew Vertigan
10 October 2009
15:00
Otley36 - 29Sedgley Park (2BP)
Report
Cross Green
Attendance: 374
Referee: Mark Wilson
10 October 2009
14:30
Wharfedale28 - 21Redruth (BP)
Report
The Avenue
Attendance: 587
Referee: Andrew Taylorson

Round 7

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17 October 2009
Blackheath20 - 19Launceston (BP)
Report
Rectory Field
Attendance: 836
Referee: Llyr Apgeraint-Roberts
17 October 2009
15:00
(BP) Cinderford26 - 3Otley
Report
Dockham Road
Attendance: 225
Referee: Paul Knowles
17 October 2009
(BP) London Scottish37 - 16Wharfedale
Report
Richmond Athletic Ground
Attendance: 700
Referee: John Meredith
17 October 2009
(BP) Newbury Blues33 - 22Nuneaton
Report
Monk's Lane
Attendance: 411
Referee: Richard Kelly
17 October 2009
15:00
(BP) Redruth91 - 5Manchester
Report
The Recreation Ground
Attendance: 963[14]
Referee: Andrew Bickle
17 October 2009
(BP) Stourbridge38 - 5Blaydon
Report
Stourton Park
Attendance: 450
Referee: Ross Campbell
17 October 2009
Sedgley Park24 - 43Cambridge (BP)
Report
Park Lane
Attendance: 479
Referee: Andrew Vertigan
17 October 2009
(BP) Tynedale27 - 42Esher (BP)
Report
Tynedale Park
Attendance: 636
Referee: Mark Wilson

Round 8

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24 October 2009
Blaydon21 - 17Newbury Blues (BP)
Report
Crow Trees
Attendance: 240
Referee: Llyr Apgeraint-Roberts
24 October 2009
15:00
Cinderford23 - 15Redruth
Report
Dockham Road
Attendance: 215
Referee: Ross Campbell
24 October 2009
(BP) Esher39 - 18Blackheath
Report
Molesey Road
Attendance: 1,263
Referee: Rowan Kitt
24 October 2009
(BP) Launceston14 - 20Sedgley Park
Report
Polson Bridge
Attendance: 704
Referee: Ed Turnill
24 October 2009
Manchester0 - 93London Scottish (BP)
Report
Grove Park
Attendance: 286
Referee: Mick Reid
24 October 2009
Nuneaton21 - 20Tynedale (BP)
Report
Liberty Way
Attendance: 190
Referee: John Meredith
24 October 2009
15:00
Otley17 - 12Cambridge (BP)
Report
Cross Green
Attendance: 487
Referee: P.W Davies
24 October 2009
(BP) Wharfedale31 - 16Stourbridge
Report
The Avenue
Attendance: 508
Referee: Ian Tempest

Round 9

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31 October 2009
(BP) Blackheath37 - 17Nuneaton
Report
Rectory Field
Attendance: 722
Referee: Adrian Hartwell
31 October 2009
Cambridge22 - 8Launceston
Report
Grantchester Road
Attendance: 632
Referee: Keith Lewis
31 October 2009
London Scottish26 - 18Cinderford
Report
Richmond Athletic Ground
Attendance: 954
Referee: Ian Tempest
31 October 2009
Newbury Blues21 - 17Wharfedale (BP)
Report
Monk's Lane
Attendance: 510
Referee: Marcus Caton
31 October 2009
15:00
Redruth11 - 10Otley (BP)
Report
The Recreation Ground
Attendance: 824
Referee: Michael Tutty
31 October 2009
Sedgley Park21 - 20Esher (BP)
Report
Park Lane
Attendance: 512
Referee: Steve Lee
31 October 2009
(BP) Stourbridge95 - 0Manchester
Report
Stourton Park
Attendance: 600
Referee: Paul Kimber
31 October 2009
(BP) Tynedale22 - 28Blaydon (BP)
Report
Tynedale Park
Attendance: 910
Referee: Chris Sharp

Round 10

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7 November 2009
Blaydon22 - 6Blackheath
Report
Crow Trees
Attendance: 263
Referee: Marcus Caton
7 November 2009
(BP) Cinderford21 - 25Stourbridge
Report
Dockham Road
Attendance: 265
Referee: Darren Gamage
7 November 2009
Esher28 - 7Cambridge
Report
Molesey Road
Attendance: 872
Referee: Adrian Hartwell
7 November 2009
Manchester0 - 59Newbury Blues (BP)
Report
Grove Park
Attendance: 175
Referee: Mark Liddell
7 November 2009
Nuneaton24 - 33Sedgley Park (BP)
Report
Liberty Way
Attendance: 171
Referee: Luke Pearce
7 November 2009
14:15
(2BP) Otley29 - 33Launceston
Report
Cross Green
Attendance: 347
Referee: Mark Wilson
7 November 2009
14:30
(BP) Redruth10 - 11London Scottish
Report
The Recreation Ground
Attendance: 913
Referee: Richard Kelly
7 November 2009
(BP) Wharfedale15 - 21Tynedale
Report
The Avenue
Attendance: 467
Referee: Ross Campbell

Round 11

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14 November 2009
Blackheath20 - 15Wharfedale (BP)
Report
Rectory Field
Attendance: 410
Referee: Simon McConnell
14 November 2009
(BP) Cambridge26 - 6Nuneaton
Report
Grantchester Road
Attendance: 473
Referee: Darren Gamage
14 November 2009
(BP) Launceston6 - 10Esher
Report
Polson Bridge
Attendance: 605
Referee: Steve Lee
14 November 2009
14:15
(BP) London Scottish37 - 14Otley
Report
Richmond Athletic Ground
Attendance: 565
Referee: Michael Tutty
14 November 2009
Newbury Blues3 - 0Cinderford (BP)
Report
Monk's Lane
Attendance: 369
Referee: Philip Davis
14 November 2009
(BP) Sedgley Park11 - 12Blaydon
Report
Park Lane
Attendance: 497
Referee: Richard Kelly
14 November 2009
15:00
(BP) Stourbridge22 - 20Redruth (BP)
Report
Stourton Park
Attendance: 450
Referee: John Meredith
14 November 2009
(BP) Tynedale93 - 0Manchester
Report
Tynedale Park
Attendance: 396
Referee: Revis Phillips

Round 12

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28 November 2009
(BP) Blackheath82 - 0Manchester
Report
Rectory Field
Attendance: 523
Referee: Mark Varnon
28 November 2009
(BP) Blaydon16 - 19Cambridge
Report
Crow Trees
Attendance: 283
Referee: Andrew Taylorson
28 November 2009
Cinderford10 - 18Tynedale
Report
Dockham Road
Attendance: 270[15]
Referee: Ed Turnill
28 November 2009
(BP) Launceston30 - 3Nuneaton
Report
Polson Bridge
Attendance: 537
Referee: P.W Davies
28 November 2009
15:00
London Scottish19 - 5Stourbridge
Report
Richmond Athletic Ground
Attendance: 627[16]
Referee: Paul Kimber
28 November 2009
14:15
Otley10 - 57Esher (BP)
Report
Cross Green
Attendance: 287
Referee: Andrew Vertigan
28 November 2009
14:30
(BP) Redruth29 - 3Newbury Blues
Report
The Recreation Ground
Attendance: 764
Referee: Mike Callan
28 November 2009
(BP) Wharfedale35 - 9Sedgley Park
Report
The Avenue
Attendance: 536
Referee: Llyr Apgeraint-Roberts

Round 13

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5 December 2009
Blackheath18 - 27Cinderford
Report
Rectory Field
Attendance: 392
Referee: Andrew Vertigan
5 December 2009
(BP) Cambridge28 - 21Wharfedale
Report
Grantchester Road
Attendance: 489[17]
Referee: Andrew Taylorson
5 December 2009
(BP) Esher67 - 5Nuneaton
Report
Molesey Road
Attendance: 862
Referee: Ian Tempest
5 December 2009
(BP) Launceston34 - 3Blaydon
Report
Polson Bridge
Attendance: 636
Referee: Marcus Caton
5 December 2009
(BP) Newbury Blues23 - 26London Scottish
Report
Monk's Lane
Attendance: 571
Referee: Terry Hall
5 December 2009
(BP) Sedgley Park80 - 3Manchester
Report
Park Lane
Attendance: 375
Referee: Brendan Fitzmaurice
5 December 2009
14:15
Stourbridge10 - 0Otley
Report
Stourton Park
Attendance: 500
Referee: Ed Turnill
5 December 2009
14:00
(BP) Tynedale32 - 15Redruth
Report
Tynedale Park
Attendance: 330
Referee: Mark Wilson

Round 14

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12 December 2009
Blaydon17 - 29Esher
Report
Crow Trees
Attendance: 283
Referee: David Walker
12 December 2009
(BP) Cinderford35 - 18Sedgley Park
Report
Dockham Road
Attendance: 195
Referee: Mark Wilson
12 December 2009
(BP) London Scottish34 - 24Tynedale
Report
Richmond Athletic Ground
Attendance: 1,055
Referee: Llyr Apgeraint-Roberts
12 December 2009
Manchester3 - 50Cambridge (BP)
Report
Grove Park
Attendance: 158
Referee: Revis Phillips
12 December 2009
14:15
Otley13 - 9Nuneaton (BP)
Report
Cross Green
Attendance: 271
Referee: Marcus Caton
12 December 2009
14:30
Redruth11 - 6Blackheath (BP)
Report
The Recreation Ground
Attendance: 860
Referee: Philip Davis
12 December 2009
(BP) Stourbridge3 - 6Newbury Blues
Report
Stourton Park
Attendance: 500
Referee: Cemmy Rudkin
12 December 2009
Wharfedale14 - 25Launceston
Report
The Avenue
Attendance: 402
Referee: John Meredith

Round 15

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19 December 2009
(BP) Launceston66 - 0Manchester
Report
Polson Bridge
Attendance: 542
Referee: Paul Kimber
19 December 2009
14:15
Newbury20 - 14Otley (BP)
Report
Monk's Lane
Attendance: 478
Referee: Andrew Taylorson
19 December 2009
BlackheathP - PLondon Scottish
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled for 6 February 2010.
19 December 2009
CambridgeP - PCinderford
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled for 6 February 2010.
19 December 2009
EsherP - PWharfedale
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled for 6 February 2010.
19 December 2009
NuneatonP - PBlaydon
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled for 6 February 2010.
19 December 2009
14:00
Sedgley ParkP - PRedruth
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled for 6 February 2010.
19 December 2009
TynedaleP - PStourbridge
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled for 6 February 2010.

Round 16

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2 January 2010
(BP) London Scottish33 - 10Cambridge
Report
Richmond Athletic Ground
Attendance: 2,215
Referee: Keith Lewis
2 January 2010
(BP) Newbury Blues23 - 25Blackheath
Report
Monk's Lane
Attendance: 555
Referee: Ross Campbell
2 January 2010
14:30
(BP) Redruth7 - 9Launceston
Report
The Recreation Ground
Attendance: 2,010
Referee: Michael Tutty
2 January 2010
StourbridgeP - PSedgley Park
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled for 20 March 2010.
2 January 2010
CinderfordP - PEsher
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 15 May 2010.
2 January 2010
ManchesterP - PNuneaton
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 20 March 2010.
2 January 2010
TynedaleP - POtley
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 21 March 2010.
2 January 2010
WharfedaleP - PBlaydon
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 21 March 2010.

Round 17

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9 January 2010
BlackheathP - PTynedale
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 1 May 2010.
9 January 2010
BlaydonP - PManchester
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 1 May 2010.
9 January 2010
CambridgeP - PStourbridge
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 1 May 2010.
9 January 2010
EsherP - PRedruth
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 1 May 2010.
9 January 2010
LauncestonP - PLondon Scottish
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 20 March 2010.
9 January 2010
NuneatonP - PCinderford
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 1 May 2010.
9 January 2010
OtleyP - PWharfedale
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 1 May 2010.
9 January 2010
Sedgley ParkP - PNewbury Blues
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 1 May 2010.

Round 18

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16 January 2010
14:30
(BP) Blackheath32 - 5Otley
Report
Rectory Field
Attendance: 352
Referee: Ross Campbell
16 January 2010
London Scottish15 - 38Esher (BP)
Report
Richmond Athletic Ground
Attendance: 2,485
Referee: Llyr Apgeraint-Roberts
17 January 2010
(BP) Manchester23 - 45Wharfedale
Report
Grove Park
Referee: Richard Parker-Sedgemore
16 January 2010
14:30
(BP) Redruth34 - 3Nuneaton
Report
The Recreation Ground
Attendance: 709
Referee: Simon Harding
16 January 2010
(BP) Stourbridge22 - 26Launceston (BP)
Report
Stourton Park
Attendance: 550
Referee: Terry Hall
16 January 2010
(BP) Tynedale41 - 0Sedgley Park
Report
Tynedale Park
Attendance: 330
Referee: Philip Davis
16 January 2010
CinderfordP - PBlaydon
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled to 8 May 2010.
16 January 2010
Newbury BluesP - PCambridge
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled for 14 April 2010.

Round 19

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23 January 2010
14:00
(BP) Blaydon42 - 10Redruth
Report
Crow Trees
Attendance: 314
Referee: J Matthews
23 January 2010
(BP) Cambridge17 - 20Tynedale
Report
Grantchester Road
Attendance: 550
Referee: Llyr Apgeraint-Roberts
23 January 2010
(BP) Esher89 - 0Stourbridge
Report
Molesey Road
Attendance: 1,016
Referee: Keith Lewis
23 January 2010
(2BP) Launceston24 - 25Newbury Blues
Report
Polson Bridge
Attendance: 822
Referee: Richard Kelly
23 January 2010
Nuneaton10 - 34London Scottish (BP)
Report
Liberty Way
Attendance: 247
Referee: Ross Campbell
23 January 2010
14:15
(BP) Otley89 - 3Manchester
Report
Cross Green
Attendance: 416
Referee: Simon Harding
23 January 2010
(BP) Sedgley Park24 - 28Blackheath
Report
Park Lane
Attendance: 247
Referee: Andrew Taylorson
23 January 2010
(BP) Wharfedale37 - 17Cinderford
Report
The Avenue
Attendance: 432
Referee: Marcus Caton

Round 20

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30 January 2010
Blackheath16 - 14Cambridge (BP)
Report
Rectory Field
Attendance: 624
Referee: John Meredith
30 January 2010
(BP) Cinderford73 - 0Manchester
Report
Dockham Road
Attendance: 245
Referee: Nick Cockburn
30 January 2010
(BP) London Scottish46 - 20Blaydon
Report
Richmond Athletic Ground
Attendance: 455
Referee: Ian Tempest
30 January 2010
Newbury Blues7 - 56Esher (BP)
Report
Monk's Lane
Attendance: 542
Referee: Richard Kelly
30 January 2010
14:30
Redruth13 - 34Wharfedale (BP)
Report
The Recreation Ground
Attendance: 708
Referee: Luke Pearce
30 January 2010
(BP) Stourbridge27 - 12Nuneaton
Report
Stourton Park
Attendance: 500
Referee: Rowan Kitt
30 January 2010
(BP) Tynedale38 - 22Launceston
Report
Tynedale Park
Attendance: 310
Referee: Chris Sharp
30 January 2010
Sedgley ParkP - POtley
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled for 2 February 2010.

Round 20 (Rescheduled game)

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2 February 2010
20:00
(BP) Sedgley Park44 - 18Otley
Report
Park Lane
Attendance: 176
Referee: Steve Lee
  • Rescheduled from 30 January 2010.

Round 15 (Rescheduled games)

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6 February 2010
(2BP) Blackheath30 - 31London Scottish (BP)
Report
Rectory Field
Attendance: 942
Referee: Michael Tutty
  • Rescheduled from 19 December 2009.
6 February 2010
Cambridge10 - 27Cinderford (BP)
Report
Grantchester Road
Attendance: 376
Referee: Ian Tempest
  • Rescheduled from 19 December 2009.
6 February 2010
(BP) Esher47 - 12Wharfedale
Report
Molesey Road
Attendance: 654
Referee: Paul Knowles
  • Rescheduled from 19 December 2009.
6 February 2010
(BP) Nuneaton20 - 24Blaydon (BP)
Report
Liberty Way
Attendance: 155
Referee: Marcus Caton
  • Rescheduled from 19 December 2009.
6 February 2010
Sedgley Park30 - 18Redruth
Report
Park Lane
Attendance: 352
Referee: Chris Sharp
  • Rescheduled from 19 December 2009.
6 February 2010
(BP) Tynedale71 - 14Stourbridge
Report
Tynedale Park
Attendance: 340
Referee: Andrew Vertigan
  • Rescheduled from 19 December 2009.

Round 21 (Rescheduled game)

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7 February 2010
Manchester14 - 52Redruth (BP)
Report
Grove Park
Attendance: 230
Referee: Brendan Fitzmaurice
  • Brought forward from 13 February 2010.

Round 21

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13 February 2010
Blaydon19 - 10Stourbridge
Report
Crow Trees
Attendance: 196
Referee: Steve Lee
13 February 2010
Cambridge16 - 14Sedgley Park (BP)
Report
Grantchester Road
Attendance: 475
Referee: Ross Campbell
13 February 2010
(BP) Esher34 - 24Tynedale
Report
Molesey Road
Attendance: 720
Referee: Keith Lewis
13 February 2010
(BP) Launceston41 - 18Blackheath
Report
Polson Bridge
Attendance: 710
Referee: Philip Davis
13 February 2010
(BP) Nuneaton21 - 22Newbury Blues
Report
Liberty Way
Attendance: 180
Referee: Andrew Vertigan
13 February 2010
14:15
(BP) Otley21 - 25Cinderford
Report
Cross Green
Attendance: 472
Referee: M Sharp
13 February 2010
Wharfedale10 - 18London Scottish
Report
The Avenue
Attendance: 487
Referee: Andrew Taylorson
13 February 2010
ManchesterP - PRedruth
  • Brought forward to 7 February 2010.

Round 22

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20 February 2010
(BP) Blackheath15 - 20Esher
Report
Rectory Field
Attendance: 723
Referee: Ian Tempest
20 February 2010
14:15
(BP) Cambridge31 - 3Otley
Report
Grantchester Road
Attendance: 510
Referee: Marcus Caton
20 February 2010
(BP) London Scottish87 - 7Manchester
Report
Richmond Athletic Ground
Attendance: 550
Referee: Simon McConnell
20 February 2010
Newbury Blues25 - 33Blaydon (BP)
Report
Monk's Lane
Attendance: 424
Referee: Rowan Kitt
20 February 2010
14:30
Redruth21 - 20Cinderford (BP)
Report
The Recreation Ground
Attendance: 821
Referee: Richard Kelly
20 February 2010
(BP) Stourbridge19 - 24Wharfedale (BP)
Report
Stourton Park
Attendance: 500
Referee: Andrew Vertigan
20 February 2010
(2BP) Sedgley Park35 - 42Launceston (BP)
Report
Park Lane
Attendance: 380
Referee: Ed Turnill
20 February 2010
(BP) Tynedale33 - 12Nuneaton
Report
Tynedale Park
Attendance: 310
Referee: Simon Harding

Round 23

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27 February 2010
Blaydon13 - 11Tynedale (BP)
Report
Crow Trees
Attendance: 1,021
Referee: Richard Kelly
27 February 2010
Cinderford13 - 21London Scottish
Report
Dockham Road
Attendance: 230
Referee: Philip Davis
27 February 2010
(BP) Launceston26 - 25Cambridge (BP)
Report
Polson Bridge
Attendance: 585
Referee: Terry Hall
27 February 2010
Manchester0 - 84Stourbridge (BP)
Report
Grove Park
Attendance: 240
Referee: Revis Phillips
27 February 2010
Nuneaton22 - 10Blackheath
Report
Liberty Way
Attendance: 149
Referee: Ross Campbell
27 February 2010
14:15
(BP) Otley22 - 20Redruth (BP)
Report
Cross Green
Attendance: 429
Referee: Andrew Taylorson
27 February 2010
Wharfedale20 - 5Newbury Blues
Report
The Avenue
Attendance: 454
Referee: Ian Tempest
27 February 2010
EsherP - PSedgley Park
  • Postponed. Game rescheduled for 8 May 2010.

Round 24

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6 March 2010
(BP) Blackheath39 - 17Blaydon
Report
Rectory Field
Attendance: 682
Referee: Keith Lewis
6 March 2010
Cambridge15 - 53Esher (BP)
Report
Grantchester Road
Attendance: 752
Referee: Ed Turnill
6 March 2010
14:30
(BP) Launceston50 - 18Otley
Report
Polson Bridge
Attendance: 610
Referee: Ian Tempest
6 March 2010
14:30
London Scottish16 - 8Redruth
Report
Richmond Athletic Ground
Attendance: 730
Referee: Rowan Kitt
6 March 2010
(BP) Newbury Blues90 - 5Manchester
Report
Monk's Lane
Attendance: 404
Referee: Tom Davis
6 March 2010
(BP) Sedgley Park34 - 12Nuneaton
Report
Park Lane
Attendance: 397
Referee: Llyr Apgeraint-Roberts
6 March 2010
Stourbridge20 - 13Cinderford (BP)
Report
Stourton Park
Attendance: 650
Referee: Cemmy Rudkin
6 March 2010
(BP) Tynedale50 - 18Wharfedale
Report
Tynedale Park
Attendance: 420
Referee: Steve Lee

Round 25

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13 March 2010
Blaydon41 - 8Sedgley Park
Report
Crow Trees
Attendance: 120
Referee: Ross Campbell
13 March 2010
(BP) Cinderford29 - 13Newbury Blues
Report
Dockham Road
Attendance: 225
Referee: Philip Davis
13 March 2010
(BP) Esher29 - 3Launceston
Report
Molesey Road
Attendance: 993
Referee: Richard Kelly
13 March 2010
Manchester6 - 70Tynedale (BP)
Report
Grove Park
Attendance: 121
Referee: Mark Liddell
13 March 2010
Nuneaton10 - 35Cambridge (BP)
Report
Liberty Way
Attendance: 424
Referee: John Meredith
13 March 2010
14:15
(BP) Otley35 - 34London Scottish (2BP)
Report
Cross Green
Attendance: 294
Referee: Ian Tempest
13 March 2010
15:00
(BP) Redruth42 - 10Stourbridge
Report
The Recreation Ground
Attendance: 718
Referee: Steve Lee
13 March 2010
(BP) Wharfedale50 - 17Blackheath
Report
The Avenue
Attendance: 445
Referee: Llyr Apgeraint-Roberts

Rounds 16 & 17 (Rescheduled games)

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20 January 2010
Launceston13 - 12London Scottish (BP)
Report
Polson Bridge
Attendance: 685
Referee: Michael Tutty
  • Rescheduled from 9 January 2010.
20 March 2010
Manchester0 - 50Nuneaton (BP)
Report
Grove Park
Attendance: 110
Referee: D Edmunds
  • Rescheduled from 2 January 2010.
20 March 2010
(BP) Stourbridge18 - 21Sedgley Park
Report
Stourton Park
Attendance: 400
Referee: Marcus Caton
  • Rescheduled from 2 January 2010.
21 March 2010
14:30
(BP) Tynedale40 - 17Otley
Report
Tynedale Park
Attendance: 360
Referee: Brendan Fitzmaurice
  • Rescheduled from 2 January 2010.
21 March 2010
Wharfedale28 - 22Blaydon (BP)
Report
The Avenue
Attendance: 503
Referee: Darren Gamage
  • Rescheduled from 2 January 2010.

Round 26

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27 March 2010
(BP) Cambridge42 - 31Blaydon (BP)
Report
Grantchester Road
Attendance: 595
Referee: Steve Lee
27 March 2010
15:00
(BP) Esher92 - 0Otley
Report
Molesey Road
Attendance: 1,017
Referee: Ian Tempest
27 March 2010
Manchester7 - 56Blackheath (BP)
Report
Grove Park
Attendance: 320
Referee: Matthew Daubney
27 March 2010
15:00
Newbury Blues28 - 22Redruth (BP)
Report
Monk's Lane
Attendance: 468
Referee: Ross Campbell
27 March 2010
Nuneaton14 - 36Launceston (BP)
Report
Liberty Way
Attendance: 215
Referee: Richard Kelly
27 March 2010
(BP) Sedgley Park24 - 29Wharfedale (BP)
Report
Park Lane
Attendance: 397
Referee: David Walker
27 March 2010
(BP) Stourbridge27 - 14London Scottish
Report
Stourton Park
Attendance: 450
Referee: Philip Davis
27 March 2010
(BP) Tynedale33 - 19Cinderford
Report
Tynedale Park
Attendance: 485
Referee: John Meredith

Round 27

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2 April 2010
Nuneaton3 - 41Esher (BP)
Report
Liberty Way
Attendance: 263
Referee: Darren Gamage
2 April 2010
(BP) Wharfedale31 - 20Cambridge
Report
The Avenue
Attendance: 678
Referee: Steve Lee
3 April 2010
(BP) Blaydon35 - 26Launceston (BP)
Report
Crow Trees
Attendance: 147
Referee: Andrew Vertigan
3 April 2010
Cinderford10 - 7Blackheath (BP)
Report
Dockham Road
Attendance: 215
Referee: Philip Davis
3 April 2010
(BP) London Scottish41 - 20Newbury Blues
Report
Richmond Athletic Ground
Attendance: 675
Referee: Ian Tempest
3 April 2010
Manchester0 - 83Sedgley Park (BP)
Report
Grove Park
Attendance: 220
Referee: Rob Sheard
3 April 2010
15:00
(BP) Otley42 - 34Stourbridge (BP)
Report
Cross Green
Attendance: 417
Referee: Chris Sharp
3 April 2010
15:00
(BP) Redruth24 - 14Tynedale
Report
The Recreation Ground
Attendance: 758
Referee: Ed Turnill

Round 28

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10 April 2010
15:00
Blackheath34 - 12Redruth
Report
Rectory Field
Attendance: 650
Referee: Keith Lewis
10 April 2010
(BP) Cambridge112 - 7Manchester
Report
Grantchester Road
Attendance: 623
Referee: Ed Turnill
10 April 2010
(BP) Esher31 - 12Blaydon
Report
Molesey Road
Attendance: 1,267
Referee: Simon McConnell
10 April 2010
(BP) Launceston38 - 24Wharfedale (BP)
Report
Polson Bridge
Attendance: 705
Referee: Richard Kelly
10 April 2010
(BP) Newbury Blues23 - 24Stourbridge
Report
Monk's Lane
Attendance: 480
Referee: Terry Hall
10 April 2010
15:00
Nuneaton13 - 55Otley (BP)
Report
Liberty Way
Attendance: 210
Referee: Philip Davis
10 April 2010
(BP) Sedgley Park39 - 34Cinderford (2BP)
Report
Park Lane
Attendance: 281
Referee: Michael Tutty
10 April 2010
(BP) Tynedale59 - 22London Scottish
Report
Tynedale Park
Attendance: 585
Referee: Chris Sharp

Round 18 (Rescheduled game)

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14 April 2010
Newbury Blues10 - 36Cambridge (BP)
Report
Monk's Lane
Attendance: 328
Referee: Keith Lewis
  • Rescheduled from 16 January 2010.

Round 29

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17 April 2010
(BP) Blaydon68 - 18Nuneaton
Report
Crow Trees
Attendance: 105
Referee: Andrew Vertigan
17 April 2010
(BP) Cinderford24 - 31Cambridge (BP)
Report
Dockham Road
Attendance: 250
Referee: Chris Sharp
17 April 2010
London Scottish24 - 24Blackheath
Report
Richmond Athletic Ground
Attendance: 1,725
Referee: Paul Knowles
17 April 2010
Manchester8 - 71Launceston (BP)
Report
Grove Park
Attendance: 122
Referee: Mark Varnon
17 April 2010
15:00
(BP) Otley34 - 14Newbury Blues
Report
Cross Green
Attendance: 327
Referee: Darren Gamage
17 April 2010
15:00
(BP) Redruth33 - 13Sedgley Park
Report
The Recreation Ground
Attendance: 819
Referee: Simon Harding
17 April 2010
(BP) Stourbridge38 - 28Tynedale (BP)
Report
Stourton Park
Attendance: 550
Referee: Philip Davis
17 April 2010
(BP) Wharfedale24 - 38Esher (BP)
Report
The Avenue
Attendance: 542
Referee: Steve Lee

Round 30

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24 April 2010
(BP) Blackheath39 - 35Stourbridge (2BP)
Report
Rectory Field
Attendance: 700
Referee: Darren Gamage
24 April 2010
15:00
Cambridge15 - 10Redruth (BP)
Report
Grantchester Road
Attendance: 722
Referee: John Meredith
24 April 2010
(BP) Esher119 - 0Manchester
Report
Molesey Road
Attendance: 987
Referee: Ian Tempest
24 April 2010
Launceston26 - 19Cinderford (BP)
Report
Polson Bridge
Attendance: 887
Referee: Keith Lewis
24 April 2010
(BP) Nuneaton34 - 27Wharfedale (2BP)
Report
Liberty Way
Attendance: 172
Referee: Richard Kelly
24 April 2010
15:00
(BP) Otley36 - 12Blaydon
Report
Cross Green
Attendance: 367
Referee: Paul Knowles
24 April 2010
(BP) Sedgley Park28 - 35London Scottish (BP)
Report
Park Lane
Attendance: 316
Referee: Andrew Jackson
24 April 2010
(BP) Tynedale40 - 26Newbury (BP)
Report
Tynedale Park
Attendance: 630
Referee: Chris Sharp

Round 17 (Rescheduled games)

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1 May 2010
(BP) Blackheath48 - 24Tynedale (BP)
Report
Rectory Field
Attendance: 593
Referee: Luke Pearce
  • Rescheduled from 9 January 2010.
1 May 2010
(BP) Blaydon140 - 0Manchester
Report
Crow Trees
Attendance: 375
Referee: Andrew Jackson
  • Rescheduled from 9 January 2010.
1 May 2010
(BP) Cambridge44 - 26Stourbridge (BP)
Report
Grantchester Road
Attendance: 344
Referee: Andrew Vertigan
  • Rescheduled from 9 January 2010.
1 May 2010
(BP) Esher29 - 5Redruth
Report
Molesey Road
Attendance: 772
Referee: Ross Campbell
  • Rescheduled from 9 January 2010.
1 May 2010
Nuneaton17 - 43Cinderford (BP)
Report
Liberty Way
Attendance: 265
Referee: Keith Lewis
  • Rescheduled from 9 January 2010.
1 May 2010
15:00
Otley17 - 35Wharfedale (BP)
Report
Cross Green
Attendance: 894
Referee: Andrew Taylorson
  • Rescheduled from 9 January 2010.
1 May 2010
(BP) Sedgley Park51 - 40Newbury Blues (BP)
Report
Park Lane
Attendance: 205
Referee: Steve Lee
  • Rescheduled from 9 January 2010.

Rounds 18 & 23 (Rescheduled games)

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8 May 2010
Cinderford24 - 19Blaydon (BP)
Report
Dockham Road
Attendance: 220
Referee: Greg MacDonald
  • Rescheduled from 16 January 2010.
8 May 2010
(BP) Esher48 - 21Sedgley Park
Report
Molesey Road
Attendance: 694
Referee: Simon Harding
  • Rescheduled from 27 February 2010.

Round 16 (Rescheduled game)

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15 May 2010
CinderfordC - CEsher
  • Rescheduled from 2 January 2010. Game cancelled as Cinderford did not have enough front row players and match would not have any outcome as Esher had already won the title and Cinderford were safe from relegation.[10]

Total season attendances

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Club Home
Games
Total Average Highest Lowest % Capacity
Blackheath 15 9,387 626 942 352 10%
Blaydon 15 5,127 342 1,021 105 17%
Cambridge 15 8,606 574 1,020 344 26%
Cinderford 14[a 2] 3,505 250 400 195 17%
Esher 15 14,122 941 1,294 654 31%
Launceston 15 10,801 720 1,437 537 24%
London Scottish 15 15,216 1,014 2,485 455 23%
Manchester 14[a 3] 2,840 203 320 110 5%
Newbury Blues 15 6,855 457 571 328 6%
Nuneaton 15 3,553 237 424 149 5%
Otley 15 6,217 414 894 271 8%
Redruth 15 13,974 932 2,010 708 27%
Sedgley Park 14[a 4] 5,113 365 512 176 12%
Stourbridge 15 7,500 500 650 400 14%
Tynedale 15 7,158 477 910 310 24%
Wharfedale 15 7,876 525 868 402 26%
  1. ^ Note that 2 home attendances are missing (see below) - so the total attendance will not be 100% accurate. The average attendance has also been taken into account with the missing games not included.
  2. ^ Cinderford only played 14 home games as their final game against Esher was cancelled.
  3. ^ Missing home attendance v Wharfedale on 17 January 2010.
  4. ^ Missing home attendance v Stourbridge on 12 September 2009.

Individual statistics

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  • Note if players are tied on tries or points the player with the lowest number of appearances will come first. Also note that points scorers includes tries as well as conversions, penalties and drop goals.

Season records

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Championship plan gains support". BBC News. 14 November 2008.
  2. ^ "Esher relegated from ND1". rugbynetwork.net. 26 April 2009.
  3. ^ "We are working as hard as ever to beat the drop, says Sprangle". West Briton. 15 April 2009. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  4. ^ "Nuns promoted after Lions win". Nuneaton News. 20 April 2009. Archived from the original on 16 June 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  5. ^ "London Scottish Win Title and Promotion". London Scottish Win Title. 8 April 2009.
  6. ^ "Rugby: Esher up as champions with room to spare". Get Surrey. 12 April 2010.
  7. ^ "Spare a thought for Manchester Rugby Club..." onthetryline.com. 30 August 2010. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  8. ^ "Nuns aiming to go out with heads held high". Coventry Telegraph. 16 April 2010.
  9. ^ "Newbury relegation". rolling-maul.com. 2 May 2010.
  10. ^ a b c "Rugby: Premature end of season 'not a bad thing'". Get Surrey. 14 May 2010.
  11. ^ "Redruth fixtures 2009-10". Redruth Rugby. 19 May 2009.[permanent dead link]
  12. ^ "Otley Senior Squad Fixtures & Results 2009-10". Pitchero. 15 May 2010.[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ "Match Facts Redruth v Cambridge". Sky Sports. 5 September 2009.
  14. ^ "Match Facts Redruth v Manchester". Sky Sports. 17 October 2009.
  15. ^ "Match Facts Cinderford v Tynedale". Sky Sports. 28 November 2009.
  16. ^ "Match Facts London Scottish v Stourbridge". Sky Sports. 28 November 2009.
  17. ^ "Match Facts Cambridge v Wharfedale". Sky Sports. 5 December 2009.
  18. ^ "National One 09/10 Leading top scorers". Statbunker. 8 May 2010.
  19. ^ "National One 09/10 Leading Try Scorers". Statbunker. 8 May 2010.
  20. ^ "National One 09/10 Most tries in a match (Team)". Rugby Statbunker. 15 May 2010.
  21. ^ "National One 09/10 Most conversions in a match (Team)". Rugby Statbunker. 15 May 2010.
  22. ^ "National One 09/10 Most penalties in a match (Team)". Rugby Statbunker. 15 May 2010.
  23. ^ "National One 09/10 Most drop goals in a match (Team)". Rugby Statbunker. 15 May 2010.
  24. ^ "National One 09/10 Most points in a match (Player)". Rugby Statbunker. 15 May 2010.
  25. ^ "National One 09/10 Most tries in a match (Player)". Rugby Statbunker. 15 May 2010.
  26. ^ "National One 09/10 Most conversions in a match (Player)". Rugby Statbunker. 15 May 2010.
  27. ^ "National One 09/10 Most penalties in a match (Player)". Rugby Statbunker. 15 May 2010.
  28. ^ "National One 09/10 Most drop goals in a match (Player)". Rugby Statbunker. 15 May 2010.
  29. ^ "National One 09/10 Home attendance". Rugby Statbunker. 15 May 2010.
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