1995–96 Courage League National Division Two


The 1995–96 Courage League National Division Two was the ninth full season of rugby union within the second tier of the English league system, currently known as the RFU Championship. Joining the seven teams who participated in 1994–95 were Northampton relegated from Courage League Division One, and Bedford Blues and Blackheath who were both promoted from the third tier.
Northampton, the champions, were promoted to the Courage League National Division One for season 1996–97 along with London Irish who were the runners–up. It was the second time Northampton had won the Division Two title and it was also the second time a team had won all of their matches in a season. Bedford Blues finished last but were not relegated to Courage League National Division Three due to the expansion of Division Two in 1996–97 to twelve teams.

Participating teams

TeamStadiumCapacityCity/Area
BedfordGoldington Road7,000Bedford, Bedfordshire
BlackheathRectory Field6,000Greenwich, London
London IrishThe Avenue6,600Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey
London ScottishAthletic Ground, Richmond4,500Richmond, London
MoseleyThe Reddings10,000 Birmingham, West Midlands
Newcastle GosforthKingston Park10,000Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Northampton SaintsFranklin's Gardens10,000Northampton, Northamptonshire
NottinghamIreland Avenue4,950Beeston, Nottinghamshire
WakefieldCollege Grove3,000Wakefield, West Yorkshire
WaterlooSt Anthony's Road9,000Blundellsands, Merseyside

Table

Sponsorship

National Division Two is part of the Courage Clubs Championship and is sponsored by Courage Brewery