Rugby League Conference North West Premier
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The Rugby League Conference North West Premier is a division in the Rugby League Conference
for teams in the North West of England.
It was first contested in 2008 following the break-up of the previous North Premier into the North West and Yorkshire Premiers.
was born in 1997 as the Southern Conference, a 10-team pilot league for teams in the South of England and English Midlands
. The first North West team to join the new league were the Chester Wolves; more teams from the North West joined the following season and a Northern Division was set up with teams from the North West and the North Midlands. Following a big expansion to the Rugby League Conference
in 2003, the North West got its own regional division.
The Premier Division were set up in 2005 for teams who had achieved a certain playing standard and where able to travel further afield to find stronger opposition. The new Premier Divisions included the North Premier, the South Premier, the Central Premier and the Welsh Premier. The Central Premier had two Midlands clubs and the rest of the clubs were from Yorkshire
or Lancashire
whilst the North Premier had clubs from the North East of England and Cumbria
. The Premier divisions saw a change in boundaries in 2006 leaving the North Premier division covering a larger area to give the Midlands clubs their own premier division.
The North West Premier came into existence in 2009 when the North Premier was replaced by the North West and Yorkshire Premiers.
Above the North West Premier is the National Division
and below is the North West regional division followed by the North West Merit League
.
Other Premier divisions are the South
, Welsh
, Midlands
and Yorkshire
.
Rugby League Conference
The Rugby League Conference , was a series of regionally based divisions of amateur rugby league teams spread throughout England, Scotland and Wales.The RLC was founded as the 10-team Southern Conference League in 1997, with teams from the southern midlands and the...
for teams in the North West of England.
It was first contested in 2008 following the break-up of the previous North Premier into the North West and Yorkshire Premiers.
History
The Rugby League ConferenceRugby League Conference
The Rugby League Conference , was a series of regionally based divisions of amateur rugby league teams spread throughout England, Scotland and Wales.The RLC was founded as the 10-team Southern Conference League in 1997, with teams from the southern midlands and the...
was born in 1997 as the Southern Conference, a 10-team pilot league for teams in the South of England and English Midlands
English Midlands
The Midlands, or the English Midlands, is the traditional name for the area comprising central England that broadly corresponds to the early medieval Kingdom of Mercia. It borders Southern England, Northern England, East Anglia and Wales. Its largest city is Birmingham, and it was an important...
. The first North West team to join the new league were the Chester Wolves; more teams from the North West joined the following season and a Northern Division was set up with teams from the North West and the North Midlands. Following a big expansion to the Rugby League Conference
Rugby League Conference
The Rugby League Conference , was a series of regionally based divisions of amateur rugby league teams spread throughout England, Scotland and Wales.The RLC was founded as the 10-team Southern Conference League in 1997, with teams from the southern midlands and the...
in 2003, the North West got its own regional division.
The Premier Division were set up in 2005 for teams who had achieved a certain playing standard and where able to travel further afield to find stronger opposition. The new Premier Divisions included the North Premier, the South Premier, the Central Premier and the Welsh Premier. The Central Premier had two Midlands clubs and the rest of the clubs were from Yorkshire
Yorkshire
Yorkshire is a historic county of northern England and the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its great size in comparison to other English counties, functions have been increasingly undertaken over time by its subdivisions, which have also been subject to periodic reform...
or Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
whilst the North Premier had clubs from the North East of England and Cumbria
Cumbria
Cumbria , is a non-metropolitan county in North West England. The county and Cumbria County Council, its local authority, came into existence in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972. Cumbria's largest settlement and county town is Carlisle. It consists of six districts, and in...
. The Premier divisions saw a change in boundaries in 2006 leaving the North Premier division covering a larger area to give the Midlands clubs their own premier division.
The North West Premier came into existence in 2009 when the North Premier was replaced by the North West and Yorkshire Premiers.
Rugby League Conference Pyramid
- RLC NationalRugby League Conference National DivisionThe Rugby League Conference National Division is the highest division in the Rugby League Conference. Between 2003 and 2006, it was known as National League Three.-National League Three:...
- RLC North West Premier
- RLC North WestRugby League Conference North West DivisionThe Rugby League Conference North West Division is a division in the Rugby League Conference for teams in the North West of England.-History:...
- North West Merit LeagueNorth West Merit LeagueThe North West Merit League is a rugby league competition for clubs in the North West of England. It is a feeder league for the Rugby League Conference.-History:...
Above the North West Premier is the National Division
Rugby League Conference National Division
The Rugby League Conference National Division is the highest division in the Rugby League Conference. Between 2003 and 2006, it was known as National League Three.-National League Three:...
and below is the North West regional division followed by the North West Merit League
North West Merit League
The North West Merit League is a rugby league competition for clubs in the North West of England. It is a feeder league for the Rugby League Conference.-History:...
.
Other Premier divisions are the South
Rugby League Conference South Premier
The Rugby League Conference South Premier is a division in the Rugby League Conference. It is the highest level of amateur rugby league in the South of England...
, Welsh
Rugby League Conference Welsh Premier
The Rugby League Conference Wales is the higher of two Welsh domestic leagues for the sport of rugby league. It forms a Premier division of the Rugby League Conference competition which covers all of Great Britain.-History:...
, Midlands
Rugby League Conference Midlands Premier
The Rugby League Conference Midlands Premier is a division in the Rugby League Conference. It is the highest level of amateur rugby league in the English Midlands.It was first contested in 2006. Many of the clubs run juniors in the Midlands Junior League....
and Yorkshire
Rugby League Conference Yorkshire Premier
The Rugby League Conference Yorkshire Premier is a division in the Rugby League Conference for teams in the Yorkshire area.It was first contested in 2008 following the break-up of the previous North Premier into the North West and Yorkshire Premiers....
.
2011 structure
- Accrington & Leyland Warriors
- East Lancashire VikingsEast Lancashire VikingsEast Lancashire Vikings are an amateur rugby league club based in Colne in Pendle. The team play home games at Colne & Nelson RUFC. Currently they play in the North West Premier division of the Rugby League Conference and the North West Merit League....
- Liverpool BuccaneersLiverpool BuccaneersLiverpool Buccaneers Rugby League Football Club are an amateur rugby league club from West Derby in Liverpool. The team play home games at Sefton RUFC in West Derby. Currently they play in the North West Premier division of the Rugby League Conference and the North West Merit League.-History:The...
- Mancunians RLMancunians RLMancunians RL is a rugby league club based in Manchester. They play in the North West Premier division of the Rugby League Conference. Their second team plays in the North West Merit League....
- Widnes West Bank
- Wigan RiversidersWigan RiversidersWigan Riversiders are a rugby league team based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. The first team play in the North West Premier division of the Rugby League Conference; the second team play in the North West regional division under the name Wigan Riversiders Eels; and the third play in the...
League standings
| Current Teams | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Sea Eagles Blackpool Sea Eagles Blackpool Sea Eagles are a rugby league team based in Blackpool, Lancashire. They play in the North West Division of the Rugby League Conference.-History:... |
x | |
| Lymm RL | 1st | |
| New Broughton Rangers Broughton Rangers Broughton Rangers was a British rugby football, and subsequently a rugby league club. It was based in Broughton, Salford.-History:Broughton Rangers was founded in 1877 as Broughton and added Rangers for its second season... |
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| Rhyl Coasters Rhyl Coasters Rhyl Coasters are a rugby league team based in Rhyl, Denbighshire, Wales. They play in the North Wales League-History:The original North Wales Coasters formed in 1989 and joined the nearest district association which was Widnes in England. They played in the North West Counties Division 5 with home... |
x | |
| Runcorn RLC Runcorn RLC Runcorn RLC are a rugby league club based in Runcorn, Cheshire. They play in the Rugby League Conference North West Premier division.-Early history of rugby league in Runcorn:... |
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| Widnes West Bank Bears | 1st | |
| Wigan Riversiders Wigan Riversiders Wigan Riversiders are a rugby league team based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. The first team play in the North West Premier division of the Rugby League Conference; the second team play in the North West regional division under the name Wigan Riversiders Eels; and the third play in the... |
Key
| DNF | Did not complete the season |
| x | Did not participate |
| Divisional winner | |
| Qualified for divisional play-off | |
| Finished bottom | |
Predecessor competitions
- 2005 North Premier: West Cumbria Crusaders
- 2005 Central Premier: Leeds Akkies
- 2006 North Premier: East Lancashire Lions
- 2007 North Premier: Carlisle Centurions
- 2008 North Premier: Carlisle Centurions