Dorset & Wilts 1 South

Dorset & Wilts 1 South is an English Rugby Union league, forming part of the South West Division, for clubs primarily based in Dorset, sitting at tier 8 of the English rugby union system. Originally a single league, Dorset & Wilts 1 split into north and south regional divisions in 2004. Teams based in Berkshire participated until 2001 when they left to join the Buckinghamshire & Oxon leagues.

Dorset & Wilts 1 South
Current season or competition:
2019–20 Dorset & Wilts 1 South
SportRugby union
Instituted1987 (1987) (as Berks/Dorset/Wilts 1)
Number of teams12
Country England
HoldersDorchester (3rd title) (2019–20)
(promoted to Southern Counties South)
Most titlesBlandford, Dorchester, Ivel Barbarians (3 titles)
Websiteenglandrugby.com

Promoted teams tend to move up to Southern Counties South, while relegated generally teams drop to Dorset & Wilts 2 South. Only 1st XV sides can be promoted into Southern Counties South, while any side can fall to Dorset & Wilts 2 South. Each year all 1st XV sides in the division also take part in the RFU Senior Vase – a level 8 national competition – provided they are members of the Dorset & Wilts RFU.

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.