National Division One 2008-09
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Leeds Carnegie joined National Division One, having been relegated from the Guinness Premiership
after the 2007-08 season. Otley and Manchester
were promoted from National Division Two.
Guinness Premiership
The English Premiership, also currently known as the Aviva Premiership because of the league's sponsorship by Aviva, is a professional league competition for rugby union football clubs in the top division of the English rugby system. There are twelve clubs in the Premiership...
after the 2007-08 season. Otley and Manchester
Manchester Rugby Club
Manchester Rugby Club, formerly known as Manchester Football Club, are one of the oldest rugby union clubs in existence, having been founded in 1860, 11 years before the RFU....
were promoted from National Division Two.