The 1991–92 National Division 1 (sponsored by Courage Brewery) was the fifth season of the top tier of the English rugby union league system, the Courage Clubs Championship, currently known as Premiership Rugby. Bath were the defending champions while new teams included promoted sides Rugby Lions and London Irish.
Bath were the champions, retaining their title (and third overall), beating Orrell by one point, while Nottingham and Rosslyn Park were relegated to the 1992–93 National Division 2.
Structure Each team played one match against each of the other teams, playing a total of twelve matches each. The bottom two sides would be relegated to National Division 2.
Participating teams
TeamStadiumCapacityCity/AreaPrevious seasonBathRecreation Ground8,300 (1,000 seats)Bath, SomersetChampionsBristolMemorial Stadium8,500 (1,200 seats)Bristol, Avon11thGloucesterKingsholm11,100 (1,100 seats)Gloucester, Gloucestershire6thHarlequinsThe Stoop9,000 (2,000 seats)Twickenham, London3rdLeicesterWelford Road14,700 (9,200 seats)Leicester, Leicestershire4thLondon IrishThe Avenue3,600 (600 seats)Sunbury-on-Thames, SurreyPromoted from National 2 (2nd)NorthamptonFranklin's Gardens6,000 (2,000 seats)Northampton, Northamptonshire9thNottinghamIreland Avenue4,990 (590 seats) Beeston, Nottinghamshire8thOrrellEdge Hall Road5,300 (300 seats) Orrell, Greater Manchester5thRosslyn ParkThe Rock4,630 (630 seats)Roehampton, London7thRugbyWebb Ellis Road3,200 (200 seats) Rugby, WarwickshirePromoted from National 2 (1st)SaracensBramley Road2,300 (300 seats)Enfield, London10thWaspsRepton Avenue3,200 (1,200 seats)Sudbury, London2nd
Table
Results The Home Team is listed on the left column.
Fixtures & results Round 1
Bath deducted 1 point for fielding an ineligible player.
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Postponed due to cold weather. Game to be rescheduled for 18 April 1992.
Postponed due to cold weather. Game to be rescheduled for 18 April 1992.
Postponed due to cold weather. Game to be rescheduled for 21 March 1992.
Postponed due to cold weather. Game to be rescheduled for 21 March 1992.
Postponed due to cold weather. Game to be rescheduled for 22 February 1992.
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
Postponed. Game rescheduled to 25 March 1992.
Postponed. Game rescheduled to 22 April 1992.
Postponed. Game rescheduled to 7 April 1992.
Postponed. Game rescheduled to 4 April 1992.
Postponed. Game rescheduled to 21 March 1992.
Postponed. Game rescheduled to 22 February 1992.
Round 4 & 9 (rescheduled games)
Game rescheduled from 14 December 1991.
Game rescheduled from 8 February 1992.
Round 9
Round 10
Rounds 4 & 8 (rescheduled games)
Game rescheduled from 14 December 1991.
Game rescheduled from 14 December 1991.
Game rescheduled from 8 February 1992.
Game rescheduled from 8 February 1992.
Round 11
Round 8 (rescheduled games)
Game rescheduled from 8 February 1992.
Game rescheduled from 8 February 1992.
Round 12
Round 4 (rescheduled games)
Game rescheduled from 14 December 1991.
Game rescheduled from 14 December 1991.
Rescheduled from 8 February 1992.
Round 13
Bath are champions.
See also 1991–92 National Division 2 1991–92 National Division 3 1991–92 National Division 4 North 1991–92 National Division 4 South
References
External links Official website