2010–11 National Conference League
| 2010–11 National Conference League | |
|---|---|
| League | National Conference League |
| Teams | 38 |
| 2010–11 Season | |
| Champions | Thatto Heath Crusaders |
| League Leaders | Siddal |
The 2010–11 National Conference League was the 26th season of the National Conference League, the top league for British amateur rugby league clubs, and was the final season that the league was played in the winter.
Premier Division[edit]
The Premier Division featured three new clubs:
- Thatto Heath Crusaders, promoted as champions from 2009 to 2010 RLC Division One
- Bradford Dudley Hill, promoted from 2009 to 2010 RLC Division One
- Saddleworth Rangers, promoted from 2009 to 2010 RLC Division One
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siddal | 26 | 19 | 0 | 7 | 708 | 481 | +227 | 38 | Qualification for National Conference League play-offs |
| 2 | Thatto Heath Crusaders (C) | 26 | 19 | 0 | 7 | 746 | 527 | +219 | 38 | |
| 3 | Leigh East | 26 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 766 | 487 | +279 | 32 | |
| 4 | Wath Brow Hornets | 26 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 671 | 554 | +117 | 32 | |
| 5 | Hull Dockers | 26 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 610 | 562 | +48 | 32 | |
| 6 | West Hull | 26 | 15 | 1 | 10 | 660 | 548 | +112 | 31 | |
| 7 | Leigh Miners Rangers | 26 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 719 | 584 | +135 | 30 | |
| 8 | Skirlaugh | 26 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 572 | 536 | +36 | 26 | |
| 9 | Saddleworth Rangers | 26 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 570 | 710 | −140 | 23 | |
| 10 | East Hull | 26 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 533 | 602 | −69 | 20 | |
| 11 | Wigan St Patricks | 26 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 505 | 620 | −115 | 19 | |
| 12 | Bradford Dudley Hill (R) | 26 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 592 | 702 | −110 | 18 | Relegated to National Conference League Division One |
| 13 | Wigan St Judes (R) | 26 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 470 | 875 | −405 | 14 | |
| 14 | York Acorn (R) | 26 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 471 | 805 | −334 | 11 |
Source: [1]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Play-offs[edit]
| Elimination finals | Major/Minor semifinal | Preliminary final | Grand Final | |||||||||||||||
| 14 May 2011 | 29 May 2011 | |||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Siddal | 40 | Siddal | 18 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 | Thatto Heath Crusaders | 8 | 21 May 2011 | Thatto Heath Crusaders | 30 | |||||||||||||
| 7 May 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Thatto Heath Crusaders | 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Leigh East | 40 | ||||||||||||||||
| 14 May 2011 | Leigh East | 19 | ||||||||||||||||
| 6 | West Hull | 28 | ||||||||||||||||
| Leigh East | 16 | |||||||||||||||||
| 7 May 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Wath Brow Hornets | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Wath Brow Hornets | 30 | ||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Hull Dockers | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
Division One[edit]
Division One featured six new clubs:
- Eccles & Salford, promoted as champions from 2009 to 2010 RLC Division Two
- Oldham St Annes, promoted from 2009 to 2010 RLC Division Two
- Stanley Rangers, promoted from 2009 to 2010 RLC Division Two
- Ince Rose Bridge, relegated from 2009 to 2010 RLC Premier Division
- Oulton Raiders, relegated from 2009 to 2010 RLC Premier Division
- Widnes St Maries, relegated from 2009 to 2010 RLC Premier Division
Widnes St Maries resigned from the league mid-season; their record was expunged.[1]
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oulton Raiders (C, P) | 22 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 805 | 334 | +471 | 40 | Promoted to National Conference League Premier Division |
| 2 | Myton Warriors (P) | 22 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 651 | 442 | +209 | 33 | |
| 3 | Ince Rose Bridge (P) | 22 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 624 | 367 | +257 | 29 | |
| 4 | Rochdale Mayfield | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 589 | 480 | +109 | 28 | |
| 5 | Stanley Rangers | 22 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 480 | 460 | +20 | 24 | |
| 6 | Milford Marlins | 22 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 458 | 496 | −38 | 20 | |
| 7 | Oldham St Annes | 22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 547 | 611 | −64 | 18 | |
| 8 | Millom | 22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 390 | 713 | −323 | 18 | |
| 9 | Stanningley | 22 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 383 | 489 | −106 | 16 | |
| 10 | Castleford Panthers | 22 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 426 | 532 | −106 | 16 | |
| 11 | Eccles & Salford | 22 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 497 | 605 | −108 | 16 | |
| 12 | Normanton Knights (R) | 22 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 384 | 705 | −321 | 6 | Relegated to National Conference League Division Two |
Source: [2]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Division Two[edit]
Division Two featured four new clubs:
- Heworth, relegated from 2009 to 2010 RLC Division One
- West Bowling, relegated from 2009 to 2010 RLC Division One
- Hunslet Warriors, elected into league
- Elland, elected into league
West Bowling were forced to withdraw at the end of the season due to the league being switched to a summer competition and their pitch not being available during the cricket season.[2]
League table[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hunslet Warriors (C, P) | 22 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 856 | 256 | +600 | 41 | Promoted to National Conference League Division One |
| 2 | Egremont Rangers (P) | 22 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 810 | 406 | +404 | 36 | |
| 3 | Castleford Lock Lane (P) | 22 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 580 | 336 | +244 | 30 | |
| 4 | Eastmoor Dragons | 22 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 524 | 396 | +128 | 29 | |
| 5 | Ovenden | 22 | 10 | 2 | 10 | 510 | 432 | +78 | 22 | |
| 6 | Elland | 22 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 406 | 449 | −43 | 19 | |
| 7 | East Leeds | 22 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 446 | 548 | −102 | 19 | |
| 8 | West Bowling | 22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 425 | 473 | −48 | 18 | |
| 9 | Shaw Cross Sharks | 22 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 362 | 547 | −185 | 15 | |
| 10 | Crosfields[a] | 22 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 408 | 711 | −303 | 14 | |
| 11 | Waterhead Warriors | 22 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 377 | 702 | −325 | 14 | |
| 12 | Heworth[a] | 22 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 270 | 718 | −448 | 7 |
Source: [3]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted
Notes:
2011 transitional season[edit]
Between August 2011 and November 2011, a short transitional season was played in preparation for the switch to a summer competition in 2012. Two new teams, Askam and Widnes West Bank, joined the competition, increasing the number of teams to 40. The league was split into eight groups of five teams based in geographical location (due to the subsequent withdrawal of West Bowling, Group G only consisted of four teams). The play-offs were contested by the eight group winners. The league champions were Hunslet Warriors, who defeated Wigan St Patricks 18–14 in the play-off final after extra time.[4]
Group A[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leigh East (Q) | 12 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 302 | 266 | +36 | 16 | Qualification for National Conference League play-offs |
| 2 | Wath Brow Hornets | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 288 | 177 | +111 | 14 | |
| 3 | Egremont Rangers | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 261 | 226 | +35 | 13 | |
| 4 | Leigh Miners Rangers | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 260 | 236 | +24 | 13 | |
| 5 | Thatto Heath Crusaders | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 328 | 286 | +42 | 12 |
Source: [4]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Group B[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wigan St Patricks (Q) | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 404 | 152 | +252 | 22 | Qualification for National Conference League play-offs |
| 2 | Ince Rose Bridge | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 300 | 326 | −26 | 12 | |
| 3 | Millom | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 182 | 260 | −78 | 8 | |
| 4 | Wigan St Judes | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 232 | 320 | −88 | 6 | |
| 5 | Askam | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 116 | 404 | −288 | 4 |
Source: [5]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Group C[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siddal (Q) | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 541 | 136 | +405 | 22 | Qualification for National Conference League play-offs |
| 2 | Ovenden | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 242 | 266 | −24 | 8 | |
| 3 | Rochdale Mayfield | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 259 | 318 | −59 | 8 | |
| 4 | Saddleworth Rangers | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 228 | 388 | −160 | 8 | |
| 5 | Elland | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 186 | 393 | −207 | 8 |
Source: [6]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Group D[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hunslet Warriors (C, Q) | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 363 | 192 | +171 | 17 | Qualification for National Conference League play-offs |
| 2 | East Leeds | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 261 | 185 | +76 | 17 | |
| 3 | Milford Marlins | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 257 | 190 | +67 | 17 | |
| 4 | Oulton Raiders | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 230 | 303 | −73 | 8 | |
| 5 | Stanningley | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 194 | 398 | −204 | 7 |
Source: [7]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Group E[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Widnes West Bank (Q) | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 381 | 191 | +190 | 24 | Qualification for National Conference League play-offs |
| 2 | Waterhead Warriors | 12 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 396 | 202 | +194 | 18 | |
| 3 | Oldham St Annes | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 380 | 252 | +128 | 15 | |
| 4 | Eccles & Salford | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 298 | 372 | −74 | 8 | |
| 5 | Crosfields | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 198 | 457 | −259 | 4 |
Source: [8]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Group F[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castleford Lock Lane (Q) | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 386 | 202 | +184 | 19 | Qualification for National Conference League play-offs |
| 2 | Eastmoor Dragons | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 312 | 342 | −30 | 14 | |
| 3 | Stanley Rangers | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 341 | 334 | +7 | 7 | |
| 4 | Normanton Knights | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 228 | 446 | −218 | 7 | |
| 5 | Castleford Panthers | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 253 | 375 | −122 | 4 |
Source: [9]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Group G[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford Dudley Hill (Q) | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 372 | 232 | +140 | 14 | Qualification for National Conference League play-offs |
| 2 | York Acorn | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 290 | 187 | +103 | 12 | |
| 3 | Shaw Cross Sharks | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 176 | 385 | −209 | 6 | |
| 4 | Heworth | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 131 | 452 | −321 | 0 |
Source: [10]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Group H[edit]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skirlaugh (Q) | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 428 | 159 | +269 | 22 | Qualification for National Conference League play-offs |
| 2 | Myton Warriors | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 279 | 190 | +89 | 14 | |
| 3 | East Hull | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 298 | 272 | +26 | 12 | |
| 4 | West Hull | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 236 | 283 | −47 | 8 | |
| 5 | Hull Dockers | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 312 | 362 | −50 | 8 |
Source: [11]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated
Play-offs[edit]
| Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||||||
| Castleford Lock Lane | 4 | |||||||||||||
| Hunslet Warriors | 22 | |||||||||||||
| Hunslet Warriors | 24 | |||||||||||||
| Bradford Dudley Hill | 18 | |||||||||||||
| Bradford Dudley Hill | 26 | |||||||||||||
| Skirlaugh | 14 | |||||||||||||
| Hunslet Warriors | 18 | |||||||||||||
| Wigan St Patricks | 14 | |||||||||||||
| Siddal | 30 | |||||||||||||
| Widnes West Bank | 12 | |||||||||||||
| Siddal | 22 | |||||||||||||
| Wigan St Patricks | 23 | |||||||||||||
| Leigh East | 22 | |||||||||||||
| Wigan St Patricks | 44 | |||||||||||||
References[edit]
- ^ "Widnes St Marie's withdraw from NCL". Love Rugby League. 6 January 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- ^ Strother, Jack (2 March 2017). "West Bowling's Class of 1999 welcome them back to Kingstone Press National Conference League action". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
- ^ Brough, Martin. "NCL Statement: Leigh East and Heworth". Pitch Hero. Retrieved 2 July 2017.
- ^ Sparks, Ryan. "Warriors claim Grand Final glory". National Conference League. Archived from the original on 7 February 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2017.