1996–97 Courage League National Division Two
The 1996–97 Courage League National Division Two was the tenth full season of rugby union within the second tier of the English league system, currently known as the RFU Championship and was season that saw professional rugby openly introduced into the English game. Joining the eight teams who participated in the division in 1995–96 were Richmond, Coventry, Rugby and Rotherham all of whom were promoted from National Division Three with no teams coming down from National Division One due to league restructuring. The league was sponsored by Courage Brewery for the tenth consecutive year.
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1996–97 Courage League National Division Two
The 1996–97 Courage League National Division Two was the tenth full season of rugby union within the second tier of the English league system, currently known as the RFU Championship and was season that saw professional rugby openly introduced into the English game. Joining the eight teams who participated in the division in 1995–96 were Richmond, Coventry, Rugby and Rotherham all of whom were promoted from National Division Three with no teams coming down from National Division One due to league restructuring. The league was sponsored by Courage Brewery for the tenth consecutive year.
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The 1996–97 Courage League Nat ...... their first in Division Three.
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Greater London Courage League National Division Two
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Greater London Courage League National Division Two clubs
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Locations of the 1996–97 Courage League National Division Two teams
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1997-05-07
1997-05-11
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Bedford
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Bristol
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Coventry
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London Irish
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Rugby Lions and Nottingham
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Simon Mason,
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Top try scorer
John Bentley,
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The 1996–97 Courage League Nat ...... or the tenth consecutive year.
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1996–97 Courage League National Division Two
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