2005–06 National Division Two
The 2005–06 National Division Two was the sixth version of the third division of the English rugby union league system using the name National Division Two. New teams to the division included Henley Hawks and Orrell who were relegated from the 2004–05 National Division One, Halifax who were promoted from the 2004–05 National Division Three North as well as Barking and Redruth who were promoted from the 2004–05 National Division Three South. Only one team would be relegated at the end of this season.
By the end of the season Moseley were league champions beating Waterloo to first place by just 2 points, with both sides being promoted to the 2006–07 National Division One. Orrell finished as the league's bottom side behind 13th place Harrogate and were relegated to the 2006–07 National Division Three North, making it two consecutive relegations for the Wigan based club.
Participating teams and locations
| Team | Stadium | Capacity | City/Area |
| Barking | Goresbrook | 1,000 | Becontree, Dagenham, London |
| Blackheath | Rectory Field | 6,000 | Blackheath, London |
| Esher | Molesey Road | 3,000 | Hersham, Surrey |
| Halifax | Ovenden Park | Halifax, West Yorkshire | |
| Harrogate | Claro Road | Harrogate, North Yorkshire | |
| Henley Hawks | Dry Leas | 4,000 | Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire |
| Launceston | Polson Bridge | 3,000 | Launceston, Cornwall |
| Manchester | Grove Park | 4,000 | Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester |
| Moseley | Billesley Common | 3,000+ | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Orrell | Edge Hall Road | 3,000 | Orrell, Greater Manchester |
| Redruth | The Recreation Ground | 3,500 | Redruth, Cornwall |
| Stourbridge | Stourton Park | 3,500 | Stourbridge, West Midlands |
| Waterloo | St Anthony's Road | 9,000 | Blundellsands, Merseyside |
| Wharfedale | The Avenue | 2,000 | Threshfield, Craven, North Yorkshire |
Final league table
Results
Round 1
----Round 2
----Round 3
----Round 4
----Round 5
----Round 6
----Round 7
----Round 8
----Round 9
- Postponed. Game rescheduled to 25 February 2006.
Round 10
- Postponed. Game rescheduled to 4 February 2006.
- Postponed. Game rescheduled to 4 February 2006.
- Postponed. Game rescheduled to 4 February 2006.
- Postponed. Game rescheduled to 4 February 2006.
Round 11
----Round 12
----Round 13
----Round 14
----Round 15
----Round 16
----Round 17
----Round 10 (rescheduled games)
- Game rescheduled from 26 November 2005.
- Game rescheduled from 26 November 2005.
- Game rescheduled from 26 November 2005.
- Game rescheduled from 26 November 2005.
Round 18
- Postponed. Game rescheduled to 11 March 2006.
Round 19
----Round 9 (rescheduled game)
- Game rescheduled from 19 November 2005.
Round 20
- Postponed. Game rescheduled to 11 March 2006.
Rounds 18 & 20 (rescheduled games)
- Game rescheduled from 4 March 2006.
- Game rescheduled from 11 February 2006.
Round 21
----Round 22
----Round 23
----Round 24
----Round 25
----Round 26
Total season attendances
| Club | Home Games | Total | Average | Highest | Lowest | % Capacity |
| Barking | 11 | 2,274 | 207 | 416 | 100 | 21% |
| Blackheath | 12 | 8,160 | 680 | 1,200 | 495 | 11% |
| Esher | 13 | 6,920 | 532 | 800 | 320 | 18% |
| Halifax | 12 | 5,368 | 447 | 720 | 300 | N/A |
| Harrogate | 11 | 4,101 | 373 | 650 | 240 | N/A |
| Henley Hawks | 12 | 3,974 | 331 | 413 | 170 | 8% |
| Launceston | 13 | 7,860 | 605 | 1,280 | 428 | 20% |
| Manchester | 13 | 3,752 | 289 | 428 | 179 | 7% |
| Moseley | 13 | 8,428 | 648 | 998 | 373 | 22% |
| Orrell | 8 | 2,259 | 282 | 474 | 168 | 9% |
| Redruth | 13 | 11,283 | 868 | 1,759 | 656 | 25% |
| Stourbridge | 13 | 4,550 | 350 | 960 | 240 | 10% |
| Waterloo | 13 | 6,515 | 501 | 850 | 182 | 6% |
| Wharfedale | 12 | 5,337 | 445 | 700 | 350 | 22% |
Individual statistics
- Note that points scorers includes tries as well as conversions, penalties and drop goals.
Top points scorers
Top try scorers
Season records
Team
;Largest home win — 53 pts59 - 6 Esher at home to Halifax on 28 January 2006
;Largest away win — 40 pts
43 - 3 Waterloo away to Stourbridge on 29 October 2005
;Most points scored — 59 pts
59 - 6 Esher at home to Halifax on 28 January 2006
;Most tries in a match — 9
Esher at home to Halifax on 28 January 2006
;Most conversions in a match — 7
Esher at home to Halifax on 28 January 2006
;Most penalties in a match — 8
Barking at home to Manchester on 17 September 2005
Launceston at home to Blackheath on 21 January 2006
;Most drop goals in a match — 2
Henley Hawks at home to Barking on 11 February 2006
Player
;Most points in a match — 26Corrado Pilat for Barking at home to Manchester on 17 September 2005
Stuart Alred for Launceston at home to Blackheath on 21 January 2006
;Most tries in a match — 4
Felise Ah-Ling for Barking at home to Launceston on 3 September 2005
Nathan Bressington for Moseley away to Harrogate on 18 February 2006
;Most conversions in a match — 7
Matthew Leek for Esher at home to Halifax on 28 January 2006
;Most penalties in a match — 8
Corrado Pilat for Barking at home to Manchester on 17 September 2005
Stuart Alred for Launceston at home to Blackheath on 21 January 2006
;Most drop goals in a match — 1
N/A - multiple players
Attendances
;Highest — 1,759Redruth at home to Launceston on 18 March 2006
;Lowest — 100
Barking at home to Wharfedale on 3 December 2005
;Highest Average Attendance — 868
Redruth
;Lowest Average Attendance — 207
Barking