1997–98 National League 2 South

The 1997–98 National League 2 South was the eleventh full season of rugby union within the fourth tier (south) of the English league system, previously known as Division 4 South, and was the first to be sponsored by Jewson who replaced former sponsor Courage. It is counterpart to National League 2 North, which covers the northern half of the country.

1997–98 National League 2 South
Countries England
ChampionsCamberley (1st title)
Runners-upHenley (also promoted)
RelegatedNo relegation
Matches played182

At the end of the campaign Camberley were the league champions, finishing 3 points clear of runners up Henley Hawks, with both teams promoted to the 1998–99 National League 1.[1] There was no relegation this season in order to prevent an imbalance of teams in the leagues due to RFU changes for the following season which would see tier 2 increased from 12 to 14 teams and tier 3 reduced from 16 to 14 teams.[2][3]

Structure

Each team played home and away matches against each of the other teams, playing a total of twenty-six matches each. The league champions and runners up were promoted to National League 1. There was no relegation this season due to changes higher up in the English league system.

Participating teams and locations

League table
1997–98 National League 2 South Table
Club Played Won Drawn Lost Points for Points against Points diff Points
1Camberley (C)26231280337243147
2Henley Hawks (P)26220477238438844
3Barking26200676245031240
4Esher26181765144820337
5Cheltenham261411162751411329
6Tabard26140125565322428
7North Walsham26121134313735825
8Bridgwater & Albion2612014535664-12924
9Redruth261001672058014020
10Weston-super-Mare2610016468651-18320
11Clifton268117414611-19717
12Havant268117388643-25517
13Plymouth Albion266020472756-28412
14Metropolitan Police262024320941-6212
  • Points are awarded as follows:
  1. 2 pts for a win
  2. 1 pt for a draw
  3. 0 pts for a loss
  4. If teams are level at any stage, difference between points for and against applies

Green background are promotion places. Pink background are relegation places.
Updated: 21 December 2017

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Sponsorship

National League 2 South is part of the Jewson National Leagues is sponsored by Jewson. It was the first year they would sponsor the league.

References
  1. "Jewson National League 2 South 1997/98". The Rugby Archive. Archived from the original on 30 December 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
  2. Mick Cleary and John Griffiths, ed. (1997). Rothmans Rugby Union Yearbook 1997–98 (26 ed.). London: Headline Book Publishing. pp. 87–100. ISBN 0 7472 7732 X.
  3. Cleary, Mick; Griffiths, John (1998). Rothmans Rugby Union Yearbook 1998–99 (27th ed.). London: Headline Book Publishing. pp. 84–98. ISBN 0 7472 7653 6.
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