2004–05 National Division One
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The 2004–05 National Division One was the 18th full season of rugby union within the second tier of the English league system, currently known as the RFU Championship. New teams to the division included Rotherham Titans who were demoted from the 2003–04 Zurich Premiership while Sedgley Park and Nottingham were promoted from the 2003–04 National Division Two.[1][2][3] Rotherham almost went into liquidation and dropped out of the leagues following their relegation from the Premiership but were saved by a local consortium which enabled them to continue playing in National One.[4] As well as new teams Coventry had a new ground, moving from Coundon Road to the smaller but more modern Butts Park Arena.[5][6]
By the end of the season, after two seasons spent in the division, Bristol Shoguns became champions and were promoted back to the Guinness Premiership for season 2005–06.[7] Exeter Chiefs were runners–up, and Orrell (last seasons runners–up) along with Henley were relegated to the 2005–06 National Division Two.[8][9][10]
Participating teams
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| Team | Stadium | Capacity | City/Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Blues | Goldington Road | 7,000 | Bedford, Bedfordshire |
| Bristol Shoguns | Memorial Stadium | 12,100 | Bristol |
| Coventry | Butts Park Arena | 4,000 | Coventry, West Midlands |
| Exeter Chiefs | County Ground | 5,200 | Exeter, Devon |
| Henley Hawks | Dry Leas | 4,000 | Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire |
| London Welsh | Old Deer Park | 5,850 | Richmond, London |
| Nottingham | Ireland Avenue | 4,950 | Beeston, Nottinghamshire |
| Orrell | Edge Hall Road | 5,500 | Orrell, Greater Manchester |
| Otley | Cross Green | 5,000 | Otley, West Yorkshire |
| Penzance & Newlyn | Mennaye Field | 3,500+ | Penzance, Cornwall |
| Pertemps Bees | Sharmans Cross | 2,500 | Solihull, West Midlands |
| Plymouth Albion | The Brickfields | 6,500 | Plymouth, Devon |
| Rotherham Titans | Clifton Lane | 2,500 | Rotherham, South Yorkshire |
| Sedgley Park | Park Lane | 3,000 | Whitefield, Greater Manchester |
Table
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Results
Round 1
- Postponed. Game rescheduled to 12 February 2005.
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
- Despite earlier winning the game 22-15 Coventry were in breach of RFU principal regulation 11.4 and the Titans were awarded the win.
Round 8
- Postponed. Game rescheduled to 5 March 2005.
Round 9
Round 10
Round 11
Round 12
Round 13
- Postponed. Game rescheduled to 5 February 2005.
- Postponed. Game rescheduled to 5 February 2005.
Round 14
- Postponed. Game rescheduled to 12 February 2005.
- Postponed. Game rescheduled to 12 February 2005.
Round 15
Round 16
Round 17
- Postponed. Game rescheduled to 19 March 2005.
Round 18
Round 13 (rescheduled games)
Round 1 & 14 (rescheduled games)
Round 19
Round 20
Round 8 (rescheduled game)
Round 21
Round 17 (rescheduled game)
Round 22
Round 23
Round 24
Round 25
Round 26
Total Season Attendances
| Club | Home Games |
Total | Average | Highest | Lowest | % Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Blues | 13 | 26,733 | 2,056 | 3,949 | 1,224 | 29% |
| Bristol Shoguns | 13 | 68,040 | 5,234 | 10,349 | 3,853 | 43% |
| Coventry | 7[a 1] | 12,400 | 1,771 | 2,700 | 950 | 44% |
| Exeter Chiefs | 13 | 25,462 | 1,959 | 4,380 | 1,032 | 38% |
| Henley Hawks | 11[a 2] | 7,822 | 711 | 1,358 | 410 | 18% |
| London Welsh | 13 | 14,020 | 1,078 | 1,900 | 350 | 18% |
| Nottingham | 12[a 3] | 11,232 | 936 | 2,122 | 560 | 19% |
| Orrell | 12[a 4] | 4,321 | 360 | 650 | 237 | 7% |
| Otley | 5[a 5] | 3,641 | 728 | 811 | 620 | 15% |
| Penzance & Newlyn | 12[a 6] | 24,018 | 2,002 | 5,000 | 1,436 | 54% |
| Pertemps Bees | 9[a 7] | 4,345 | 483 | 650 | 300 | 19% |
| Plymouth Albion | 13 | 41,754 | 3,212 | 5,354 | 1,949 | 49% |
| Rotherham Titans | 12[a 8] | 16,051 | 1,338 | 2,000 | 950 | 54% |
| Sedgley Park | 13 | 6,749 | 519 | 743 | 320 | 17% |
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- ↑ Missing home attendances v Sedgley Park on 4 December 2004, Orrell on 8 January 2005, Penzance & Newlyn on 15 January 2005, Plymouth Albion on 19 February 2005 and Bedford Blues on 30 April 2005.
- ↑ Missing home attendances v Plymouth Albion on 20 November 2004 and Rotherham on 23 April 2005.
- ↑ Missing home attendances v Pertemps Bees on 26 March 2005.
- ↑ Missing home attendance v Sedgley Park on 26 March 2005.
- ↑ Missing home attendances v Penzance & Newlyn on 23 October 2004, Rotherham Titans on 27 December 2004, Nottingham on 8 January 2005, Sedgley Park on 22 January 2005, Pertemps Bees on 29 January 2005, Coventry on 2 April 2005, Plymouth Albion on 23 April 2005 and Bristol Shoguns on 30 April 2005.
- ↑ Missing home attendance v Otley on 26 February 2005.
- ↑ Missing home attendances v Plymouth Albion on 23 October 2004, Nottingham on 13 November 2004, Orrell on 22 January 2005 and Bedford Blues on 9 April 2005.
- ↑ Missing home attendance v Plymouth Albion on 2 October 2004.
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Individual statistics
- Note that points scorers includes tries as well as conversions, penalties and drop goals.
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Season records
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Team
62 - 9 Bristol Shoguns at home to Sedgley Park on 16 January 2005
53 - 5 Bristol Shoguns away to Orrell on 9 April 2005
68 - 15 Bristol Shoguns at home to Exeter Chiefs on 27 March 2005
Bristol Shoguns away to Nottingham on 2 October 2005
Rotherham Titans at home to Orrell on 18 September 2004
Coventry at home to Otley on 13 November 2004
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Player
Template:Flagicon Ramiro Pez for Rotherham Titans at home to Orrell on 18 September 2004
Template:Flagicon Dan Ward-Smith for Plymouth Albion at home to Coventry on 9 October 2004
Template:Flagicon Ramiro Pez for Rotherham Titans at home to Orrell on 18 September 2004
Template:Flagicon Matthew Leek for Coventry at home to Otley on 13 November 2004
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Bristol Shoguns at home to Exeter Chiefs on 27 March 2005
Orrell at home to Plymouth Albion on 12 March 2005
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See also
References
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