Dorset & Wilts 1 North

Dorset & Wilts 1 North is an English rugby union league, forming part of the South West Division, for clubs primarily based in Wiltshire, sitting at tier 8 of the English rugby union system. Originally consisting of one league, Dorset & Wilts 1 split into north and south regional divisions in 2004. It had even had teams based in Berkshire participating until 2001, at which time they left to join the Buckinghamshire & Oxon leagues.

Dorset & Wilts 1 North
Current season or competition:
2019–20 Dorset & Wilts 1 North
SportRugby union
Instituted2004 (2004) (previously known as Dorset & Wilts 1)
Number of teams12
Country England
HoldersAvonvale (1st title) (2019–20)
(promoted to Southern Counties South)
Most titlesBradford-on-Avon, Corsham (3 titles)
Websiteenglandrugby.com

Promoted teams tend to move up into Southern Counties South while relegated teams tend to drop down into Dorset & Wilts 2 North. Only 1st XV sides can be promoted into Southern Counties South, while any side can fall to Dorset & Wilts 2 North. Each year all 1st XV sides in the division also take part in the RFU Senior Vase - a level 8 national competition - provided they are members of the Dorset & Wilts RFU.

2019-20

2018-19

2017-18

2016-17

Participating Clubs

2015–16

The 2015–16 Dorset & Wilts 1 North consists of twelve teams—most of which are based in the northern part of Wiltshire but also two teams that are based just across the county border in Gloucestershire and Somerset. The season starts on 12 September 2015 and is due to end on 23 April 2016.

Participating teams and location

Eight of the twelve teams participated in last season's competition. The 2014-15 champions, Marlborough were promoted to Southern Counties South while Calne, Cricklade and Pewsey Vale were all relegated to Dorset & Wilts 2 North.

Colerne
Combe
Down
Corsham
Devizes II
Fairford
Melksham
Minety
Supermarine
Swindon II
Trowbridge II
Wootton Bassett II
Locations of the 2015-16 Dorset & Wilts 1 North teams
Team Ground Capacity Town/Village Previous season
Chippenham IIAllington FieldsChippenham, Wiltshire6th
ColerneHiggins FieldColerne, WiltshirePromoted from Dorset & Wilts 2 North (runners up)
Combe DownHolly's CornerCombe Down, Bath, Somerset2nd
CorshamLacock RoadCorsham, WiltshireRelegated from Southern Counties South (11th)
Devizes IIThe Sports ClubDevizes, Wiltshire4th
FairfordColn House School Playing FieldsFairford, Gloucestershire9th
MelkshamThe Conigre1,000Melksham, Wiltshire3rd
MinetyMinety Playing FieldsMinety, Wiltshire8th
Royal Wootton Bassett IIBallard's Ash Sports GroundWootton Bassett, WiltshirePromoted from Dorset & Wilts 2 North (champions)
SupermarineSupermarine Sports and Social ClubSouth Marston, Swindon, WiltshireRelegated from Southern Counties South (12th)
Swindon IIGreenbridge RoadSwindon, Wiltshire5th
Trowbridge IIDoric ParkHilperton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire7th

Participating Clubs 2014-15
  • Calne
  • Chippenham II
  • Combe Down
  • Crickdale
  • Devizes II
  • Fairford
  • Marlborough
  • Melksham
  • Minety
  • Pewsey Vale
  • Trowbridge II
  • Swindon II

Dorset & Wilts 1 North Honours
Dorset & Wilts 1 North Honours
Season No of Teams Champions Runners–up Relegated Teams League Name
1998–99[1]10Ivel BarbariansSwindon College Old BoysWeymouth & Portland, East Dorset, ThatchamBerks/Dorset/Wilts 1
1999–00[2]10SwindonCorshamCalne, BlandfordBerks/Dorset/Wilts 1
2000–01[3]8FromeOakmeadiansNorth DorsetDorset & Wilts 1[a 1]
2001–02[4]8WestburyCalneBridportDorset & Wilts 1
2002–03[5]8TrowbridgeSwindon College Old BoysNo relegation[a 2]Dorset & Wilts 1
2003–04[6]10SherborneBradford-on-AvonNo relegation[a 3]Dorset & Wilts 1
2004–05[7]10CorshamMelkshamMarlborough, HungerfordDorset & Wilts 1 North
2005–06[8]11SupermarineCalneMalmesbury, Pewsey ValeDorset & Wilts 1 North
2006–07[9]11CorshamCalneColerneDorset & Wilts 1 North
2007–08[10]12Bradford-on-AvonMinetyTrowbridge IIDorset & Wilts 1 North
2008–09[11]12DevizesChippenham IIFairfordDorset & Wilts 1 North
2009–10[12]12MarlboroughChippenham IICorsham II, Swindon IIDorset & Wilts 1 North
2010–11[13]12MelkshamChippenham IICricklade, Royal Wootton Bassett IIDorset & Wilts 1 North
2011–12[14]12Chippenham II[a 4]SupermarineBath Saracens, Fairford, Sutton BengerDorset & Wilts 1 North
2012–13[15]12Chippenham II[a 5]Pewsey ValeAvonvale, MarlboroughDorset & Wilts 1 North
2013–14[16]12Bradford-on-AvonMinetyNo relegationDorset & Wilts 1 North
2014–15[17]12MarlboroughCombe DownCalne, CrickladeDorset & Wilts 1 North
2015–16[18]12Combe DownCorshamColerne, FairfordDorset & Wilts 1 North
2016–17[19]12CorshamBradford-on-AvonDevizes II, Frome IIDorset & Wilts 1 North
2017–18[20]12Bradford-on-AvonCombe DownSwindon IIDorset & Wilts 1 North
2018–19[21]12Combe DownAvonvaleSupermarine, Pewsey ValeDorset & Wilts 1 North
2019–20[22]12AvonvaleMelkshamBradford-on-Avon, Chippenham IIDorset & Wilts 1 North
2020–2112Dorset & Wilts 1 North
Green backgrounds are promotion places.

Number of league titles

See also

Notes
  1. Berkshire based clubs would leave the league this season and join the Buckinghamshire & Oxon league instead.
  2. No relegation due to league expansion from 8 teams to 10.
  3. No relegation due to league restructure the following season as the league would split into 2 regional leagues - Dorset & Wilts 1 North and Dorset & Wilts 1 South.
  4. Not promoted as Chippenham 1st team in the league above.
  5. Not promoted as Chippenham 1st team in the league above.
  6. Frome's title was won when league was known as Dorset & Wilts 1.
  7. Ivel Barbarians title was won when league was known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1.
  8. Sherborne's title was won when league was known as Dorset & Wilts 1.
  9. Swindon's title was won when league was known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1.
  10. Trowbridge's title was won when league was known as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1.
  11. Westbury's title was won when league was known as Dorset & Wilts 1.

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