2023–24 National League 2 North
2023–24 National League 2 North | |
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Countries | ![]() |
Date | 2 September 2023 – 27 April 2024 |
Champions | Rotherham Titans (2nd title) |
Relegated | Huddersfield |
Matches played | 182 |
Attendance | 69,848 (average 384 per match) |
Highest attendance | 1,800 – Preston Grasshoppers v Fylde, 9 September 2023 |
Lowest attendance | 112 – Otley v Lymm, 14 October 2023 |
Tries scored | 1484 (average 8.2 per match) |
Top point scorer | 327 – Richard Hayes (Rotherham Titans) |
Top try scorer | 24 – Samuel Taylor (Otley) |
The 2023–24 National League 2 North is the 36th season of the fourth-tier (north) of the English domestic rugby union competitions; one of three at this level. The others are National League 2 East and National League 2 West. The champions are promoted to National League 1 and the bottom two teams are relegated to either Regional 1 North East or Regional 1 North West, depending on their location.
Rotherham Titans finished the season as champions on 27 April 2024 following an away win against Billingham.[1] The title battle went right to the last day of the season, with Titans finishing just two points clear of Yorkshire rivals Leeds Tykes who had looked certain champions up until very last few games, with Rotherham's home win over Tykes on 23 March 2024 ultimately being the catalyst for who would take the league. In winning the league Rotherham would be promoted back into the 2024–25 National League 1 after an absence of four seasons.
Huddersfield were the first side to be relegated, losing away to Billingham on 23 March 2024 to go down with three games left to play.[2] The battle for the second relegation spot would go all the way until the end of the season, with Billingham's bonus point loss against champions Rotherham, being just enough to see them pip Hull Ionians by virtue of a better better points for against record, with both sides equal on 44 points apiece. Despite finishing 13th, Ionians resounding 94-26 victory against already relegated Huddersfield, was enough to see them stay up as the best ranked National League 2 side, as they had a better for and against record than the 2023–24 National League 2 East side Wimbledon who also finished on 44 points and had an equal number of wins (6). In the end the only relegated club from National League 2 North, Huddersfield would drop down to Regional 1 North East after spending six seasons at level 4.
Structure
The league consists of fourteen teams and each play the others on a home and away basis, to make a total of 26 matches each. The champions are promoted to National League 1 and typically the last two teams are relegated to Regional 1 North East or Regional 1 North West; depending on their location.
Due to the liquidation of RFU Championship side Jersey Reds in September 2023 and the knock on effect on the league system, the best placed 13th placed side in the three National 2 leagues (National League 2 North, National League 2 East, National 2 West) will be saved from relegation.[3] See Relegation (13th placed teams).
The results of the matches contribute points to the league as follows:
- 4 points are awarded for a win
- 2 points are awarded for a draw
- 0 points are awarded for a loss, however
- 1 losing (bonus) point is awarded to a team that loses a match by 7 points or fewer
- 1 additional (bonus) point is awarded to a team scoring 4 tries or more in a match.
Participating teams and locations
League table
Pos | Team
| Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | Pts | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Rotherham Titans (C) | 26 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 970 | 472 | +498 | 22 | 1 | 123 | Promoted |
2 | Leeds Tykes | 26 | 24 | 0 | 2 | 1111 | 483 | +628 | 23 | 2 | 121 | |
3 | Sheffield | 26 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 801 | 638 | +163 | 18 | 4 | 92 | |
4 | Wharfedale | 26 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 673 | 504 | +169 | 13 | 3 | 84 | |
5 | Fylde | 26 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 775 | 685 | +90 | 18 | 7 | 79 | |
6 | Tynedale | 26 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 705 | 680 | +25 | 16 | 7 | 77 | |
7 | Sheffield Tigers | 26 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 689 | 737 | −48 | 12 | 2 | 68 | |
8 | Hull | 26 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 683 | 799 | −116 | 11 | 2 | 67 | |
9 | Otley | 26 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 722 | 773 | −51 | 14 | 9 | 61 | |
10 | Lymm | 26 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 724 | 902 | −178 | 12 | 5 | 55 | |
11 | Preston Grasshoppers | 26 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 747 | 920 | −173 | 14 | 6 | 54 | |
12 | Billingham | 26 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 576 | 787 | −211 | 9 | 3 | 44 | |
13 | Hull Ionians[a] | 26 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 730 | 916 | −186 | 11 | 7 | 44 | |
14 | Huddersfield (R) | 26 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 574 | 1184 | −610 | 11 | 2 | 23 | Relegated |
Rules for classification: If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:
- Number of matches won
- Difference between points for and against
- Total number of points for
- Aggregate number of points scored in matches between tied teams
- Number of matches won excluding the first match, then the second and so on until the tie is settled
(C) Champion; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ^ The liquidation of Jersey Reds meant that Hull Ionians were saved from relegation as the best 13th placed side in National 2.[3]
Relegation (13th placed teams)
Pos | Grp | Team
| Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | Pts | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 | N2N | Hull Ionians | 26 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 730 | 916 | −186 | 11 | 7 | 44 | |
13 | N2E | Wimbledon (R) | 26 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 686 | 899 | −213 | 13 | 5 | 44 | Relegated |
13 | N2W | Newport (Salop) (R) | 26 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 515 | 935 | −420 | 11 | 4 | 39 | |
14 | N2W | Dudley Kingswinford (R) | 26 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 511 | 1021 | −510 | 8 | 3 | 27 | |
14 | N2N | Huddersfield (R) | 26 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 574 | 1184 | −610 | 11 | 2 | 23 | |
14 | N2E | North Walsham (R) | 26 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 432 | 1218 | −786 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
(R) Relegated
Fixtures & results
Fixtures for the season were published by the RFU on 12 June 2023.[18]
Round 1
2 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Fylde | 26 – 26 | Sheffield Tigers (1 BP) |
Woodlands Memorial Ground Attendance: 620 Referee: James O'Brien |
2 September 2023 15:00 |
(2 BP) Huddersfield | 31 – 39 | Hull Ionians (1 BP) |
Lockwood Park Attendance: 235 Referee: Jack Moorhouse |
2 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Lymm | 21 – 22 | Wharfedlale |
Crouchley Lane Attendance: 300 Referee: Llyr ApGeraint-Roberts |
2 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Otley | 27 – 32 | Hull (1 BP) |
Cross Green Attendance: 220 Referee: Daniel Woods |
2 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Rotherham Titans | 52 – 24 | Billingham |
Clifton Lane Attendance: 321 Referee: David Charton |
2 September 2023 15:00 |
(2 BP) Sheffield | 35 – 40 | Leeds Tykes (1 BP) |
Abbeydale Park Attendance: 200 Referee: Henry Pearson |
2 September 2023 15:00 |
(2 BP) Tynedale | 38 – 43 | Preston Grasshoppers (1 BP) |
Tynedale Park Attendance: 339 Referee: Gavin Jones |
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Round 2
9 September 2023 14:00 |
Wharfedale | 19 – 34 | Rotherham Titans |
The Avenue Attendance: 339 Referee: Jack Moorhouse |
9 September 2023 14:15 |
Billingham | 20 – 17 | Tynedale (1 BP) |
Greenwood Road Attendance: 485 Referee: Daniel Woods |
9 September 2023 14:30 |
Preston Grasshoppers | 27 – 41 | Fylde (1 BP) |
Lightfoot Green Attendance: 1,800 Referee: Ben Rayner |
9 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Hull | 25 – 30 | Hull Ionians |
Ferens Ground Attendance: 450 Referee: Gavin Jones |
9 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Leeds Tykes | 31 – 18 | Otley |
The Sycamores Attendance: 526 Referee: Ben Buchanan |
9 September 2023 15:00 |
(2 BP) Lymm | 41 – 48 | Huddersfield (1 BP) |
Crouchley Lane Attendance: 458 Referee: James O'Brien |
9 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Sheffield Tigers | 28 – 32 | Sheffield (1 BP) |
Dore Moor Attendance: 817 Referee: George Ounsley |
[20]
Round 3
16 September 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Rotherham Titans | 33 – 10 | Lymm |
Clifton Lane Attendance: 309 Referee: Gavin James |
16 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Fylde | 32 – 26 | Billingham (2 BP) |
Woodlands Memorial Ground Attendance: 505 Referee: Peter Connor |
16 September 2023 15:00 |
Huddersfield | 12 – 49 | Hull (1 BP) |
Lockwood Park Attendance: 226 Referee: Henry Pearson |
16 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Hull Ionians | 34 – 49 | Leeds Tykes (1 BP) |
Brantingham Park Attendance: 308 Referee: Daniel Woods |
16 September 2023 15:00 |
(2 BP) Otley | 24 – 31 | Sheffield Tigers (1 BP) |
Cross Green Attendance: 198 Referee: Dave Charlton |
16 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Sheffield | 36 – 14 | Preston Grasshoppers |
Abbeydale Park Attendance: 413 Referee: Jack Moorhouse |
16 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Tynedale | 22 – 24 | Wharfedale (1 BP) |
Tynedale Park Attendance: 351 Referee: George Ounsley |
[21]
Round 4
23 September 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Rotherham Titans | 43 – 15 | Huddersfield |
Clifton Lane Attendance: 314 Referee: Peter Connor |
23 September 2023 14:00 |
Wharfedale | 27 – 26 | Fylde (2 BP) |
The Avenue Attendance: 483 Referee: Daniel Woods |
23 September 2023 14:15 |
Billingham | 16 – 14 | Sheffield (1 BP) |
Greenwood Road Attendance: 313 Referee: Nathan Howarth |
23 September 2023 14:30 |
(1 BP) Preston Grasshoppers | 26 – 41 | Otley (1 BP) |
Lightfoot Green Attendance: 353 Referee: Llyr ApGeraint-Roberts |
23 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Leeds Tykes | 41 – 11 | Hull |
The Sycamores Attendance: 325 Referee: James O'Brien |
23 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Lymm | 33 – 26 | Tynedale (2 BP) |
Crouchley Lane Attendance: 200 Referee: Henry Pearson |
23 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Sheffield Tigers | 49 – 5 | Hull Ionians |
Dore Moor Attendance: 192 Referee: Gareth Jones |
[22]
Round 5
30 September 2023 14:00 |
Hull | 24 – 18 | Sheffield Tigers (1 BP) |
Ferens Ground Attendance: 245 Referee: Michael Harris |
30 September 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Wharfedale | 33 – 25 | Sheffield |
The Avenue Attendance: 587 Referee: Gavin Jones |
30 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Fylde | 14 – 15 | Lymm |
Woodlands Memorial Ground Attendance: 480 Referee: George Ounsley |
30 September 2023 15:00 |
Huddersfield | 10 – 52 | Leeds Tykes (1 BP) |
Lockwood Park Attendance: 296 Referee: Peter Buchanan |
30 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Hull Ionians | 15 – 19 | Preston Grasshoppers |
Brantingham Park Attendance: 223 Referee: Henry Pearson |
30 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Otley | 10 – 12 | Billingham |
Cross Green Attendance: 236 Referee: Daniel Woods |
30 September 2023 15:00 |
Tynedale | 19 – 33 | Rotherham Titans |
Tynedale Park Attendance: 456 Referee: Nathan Howarth |
[23]
Round 6
7 October 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Rotherham Titans | 34 – 19 | Fylde |
Clifton Lane Attendance: 404 Referee: Henry Pearson |
7 October 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Wharfedale | 31 – 7 | Otley |
The Avenue Attendance: 510 Referee: Llyr ApGeraint-Roberts |
7 October 2023 14:15 |
(1 BP) Billingham | 24 – 17 | Hull Ionians (1 BP) |
Greenwood Road Attendance: 347 Referee: Michael Harris |
7 October 2023 14:30 |
(1 BP) Preston Grasshoppers | 30 – 30 | Hull |
Lightfoot Green Attendance: 650 Referee: Peter Buchanan |
7 October 2023 15:00 |
Lymm | 26 – 41 | Sheffield (1 BP) |
Crouchley Lane Attendance: 459 Referee: Peter Connor |
7 October 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Sheffield Tigers | 29 – 50 | Leeds Tykes (1 BP) |
Dore Moor Attendance: 237 Referee: George Oundsley |
7 October 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Tynedale | 33 – 18 | Huddersfield |
Tynedale Park Attendance: 425 Referee: Nathan Howarth |
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Round 7
14 October 2023 14:00 |
Huddersfield | 25 – 44 | Sheffield Tigers (1 BP) |
Lockwood Park Attendance: 205 Referee: James O'Brien |
14 October 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Hull | 40 – 24 | Billingham |
Ferens Ground Attendance: 452 Referee: Daniel Woods |
14 October 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Otley | 45 – 34 | Lymm (1 BP) |
Cross Green Attendance: 112 Referee: Gavin Jones |
14 October 2023 14:15 |
(2 BP) Fylde | 28 – 34 | Tynedale (1 BP) |
Woodlands Memorial Ground Attendance: 452 Referee: Jack Moorhouse |
14 October 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Hull Ionians | 36 – 23 | Wharfedale |
Brantingham Park Attendance: 249 Referee: David Charlton |
14 October 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Leeds Tykes | 53 – 21 | Preston Grasshoppers |
The Sycamores Attendance: 327 Referee: Michael Harris |
14 October 2023 15:00 |
Sheffield | 17 – 37 | Rotherham Titans (1 BP) |
Abbeydale Park Attendance: 397 Referee: George Ounsley |
[25]
Round 13 (rescheduled)
21 October 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Leeds Tykes | 30 – 17 | Fylde |
The Sycamores Attendance: 220 |
- Game brought forward from 16 December 2023.
[26]
Round 8
4 November 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Rotherham Titans | 34 – 32 | Otley (2 BP) |
Clifton Lane Attendance: 284 Referee: Daniel Woods |
4 November 2023 14:00 |
Tynedale | 19 – 19 | Sheffield |
Tynedale Park Attendance: 450 Referee: Michael Harris |
4 November 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Wharfedale | 35 – 6 | Hull |
The Avenue Attendance: 525 Referee: Jack Moorhouse |
4 November 2023 14:15 |
Billingham | 12 – 29 | Leeds Tykes (1 BP) |
Greenwood Road Attendance: 567 Referee: David Charlton |
4 November 2023 14:30 |
(2 BP) Preston Grasshoppers | 39 – 41 | Sheffield Tigers (1 BP) |
Lightfoot Green Attendance: 375 Referee: Llyr ApGeraint-Roberts |
4 November 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Fylde | 62 – 19 | Huddersfield |
Woodlands Memorial Ground Attendance: 564 Referee: Henry Pearson |
4 November 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Lymm | 31 – 30 | Hull Ionians (1 BP) |
Crouchley Lane Attendance: 339 Referee: George Ounsley |
[27]
Round 9
10 November 2023 20:00 |
Leeds Tykes | 20 – 8 | Wharfedale |
The Sycamores Attendance: 965 Referee: Llyr ApGeraint-Roberts |
11 November 2023 14:00 |
Huddersfield | 17 – 41 | Preston Grasshoppers (1 BP) |
Lockwood Park Attendance: 238 Referee: Jack Moorhouse |
11 November 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Hull | 34 – 27 | Lymm (2 BP) |
Ferens Ground Attendance: 325 Referee: Dave Charlton |
11 November 2023 14:00 |
Hull Ionians | 24 – 49 | Rotherham Titans (1 BP) |
Brantingham Park Attendance: 317 Referee: Michael Harris |
11 November 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Sheffield Tigers | 35 – 25 | Billingham |
Dore Moor Attendance: 250 Referee: Henry Pearson |
11 November 2023 14:15 |
(1 BP) Otley | 31 – 26 | Tynedale (2 BP) |
Cross Green Attendance: 238 Referee: Nathan Howarth |
11 November 2023 14:15 |
(1 BP) Sheffield | 34 – 28 | Fylde (2 BP) |
Abbeydale Park Attendance: 447 Referee: Daniel Woods |
[28]
Round 10
18 November 2023 14:00 |
Rotherham Titans | 28 – 9 | Hull |
Clifton Lane Attendance: 396 Referee: Peter Connor |
18 November 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Tynedale | 28 – 25 | Hull Ionians (1 BP) |
Tynedale Park Attendance: 425 Referee: David Charlton |
18 November 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Wharfedale | 31 – 17 | Sheffield Tigers |
The Avenue Attendance: 595 Referee: Michael Harris |
18 November 2023 14:15 |
(1 BP) Billingham | 24 – 38 | Preston Grasshoppers (1 BP) |
Greenwood Road Attendance: 322 Referee: Gavin Jones |
18 November 2023 14:15 |
(1 BP) Sheffield | 71 – 18 | Huddersfield |
Abbeydale Park Attendance: 350 Referee: Llyr ApGeraint-Roberts |
18 November 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Fylde | 41 – 18 | Otley |
Woodlands Memorial Ground Attendance: 605 Referee: Jack Moorhouse |
18 November 2023 15:00 |
Lymm | 21 – 43 | Leeds Tykes (1 BP) |
Crouchley Lane Attendance: 350 Referee: Henry Pearson |
[29]
Round 11
25 November 2023 14:00 |
Huddersfield | P – P | Billingham |
Lockwood Park |
- Postponed due to frozen pitch. Game to be rescheduled.[30]
25 November 2023 14:00 |
Hull | 10 – 34 | Tynedale (1 BP) |
Ferens Ground Attendance: 265 Referee: Jack Moorhouse |
25 November 2023 14:00 |
Hull Ionians | 14 – 36 | Fylde (1 BP) |
Brantingham Park Attendance: 304 Referee: Gavin Jones |
25 November 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Sheffield Tigers | 47 – 35 | Lymm (1 BP) |
Dore Moor Attendance: 165 Referee: Mick Harris |
25 November 2023 14:15 |
(2 BP) Otley | 41 – 45 | Sheffield (1 BP) |
Cross Green Attendance: 238 Referee: Dave Charlton |
25 November 2023 14:30 |
(1 BP) Leeds Tykes | 26 – 20 | Rotherham Titans (1 BP) |
The Sycamores Attendance: 991 Referee: Dan Woods |
25 November 2023 14:30 |
Preston Grasshoppers | 22 – 35 | Wharfedale (1 BP) |
Lightfoot Green Attendance: 302 Referee: James O'Brien |
[31]
Round 12
2 December 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Lymm | 46 – 22 | Preston Grasshoppers (1 BP) |
Crouchley Lane Attendance: 202 |
2 December 2023 14:00 |
Rotherham Titans | P – P | Sheffield Tigers |
Clifton Lane |
- Postponed due to poor weather. Game to be rescheduled for 6 January 2024.
2 December 2023 14:00 |
Tynedale | P – P | Leeds Tykes |
Tynedale Park |
- Postponed due to poor weather. Game to be rescheduled for 6 January 2024.
2 December 2023 14:00 |
Wharfedale | P – P | Billingham |
The Avenue |
- Postponed due to poor weather. Game to be rescheduled for 3rd February 2024.
2 December 2023 14:15 |
Otley | P – P | Huddersfield |
Cross Green |
- Postponed due to poor weather. Game to be rescheduled for 3rd February 2024.
2 December 2023 14:15 |
Sheffield | P – P | Hull Ionians |
Abbeydale Park |
- Postponed due to poor weather. Game to be rescheduled for 6 January 2024.
2 December 2023 15:00 |
Fylde | P – P | Hull |
Woodlands Memorial Ground |
- Postponed due to poor weather. Game to be rescheduled for 6 January 2024.
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Round 13
9 December 2023 14:00 |
Huddersfield | 12 – 26 | Wharfedale (1 BP) |
Lockwood Park Attendance: 239 Referee: James O'Brien |
9 December 2023 14:00 |
Hull | 15 – 33 | Sheffield (1 BP) |
Ferens Ground Attendance: 438 Referee: George Ounsley |
9 December 2023 14:00 |
(2 BP) Hull Ionians | 34 – 39 | Otley (1 BP) |
Brantingham Park Attendance: 310 Referee: Jack Moorhouse |
9 December 2023 14:00 |
Sheffield Tigers | 0 – 10 | Tynedale |
Dore Moor Attendance: 145 Referee: Daniel Woods |
9 December 2023 14:15 |
Billingham | 25 – 25 | Lymm |
Greenwood Road Attendance: 283 Referee: Mick Harris |
9 December 2023 14:30 |
Preston Grasshoppers | 7 – 34 | Rotherham Titans (1 BP) |
Lightfoot Green Attendance: 306 Referee: Dave Charlton |
9 December 2023 15:00 |
Leeds Tykes | R – R | Fylde |
The Sycamores |
- Rescheduled. Game brought forward to 21 October 2023.
[33]
Round 14
16 December 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Fylde | 33 – 27 | Preston Grasshoppers (1 BP) |
Woodlands Memorial Ground Attendance: 1,220 Referee: Michael Harris |
16 December 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Huddersfield | 24 – 33 | Lymm |
Lockwood Park Attendance: 240 Referee: Sam Yeates |
16 December 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Hull Ionians | 18 – 23 | Hull |
Brantingham Park Attendance: 675 Referee: Henry Pearson |
16 December 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Rotherham Titans | 33 – 7 | Wharfedale |
Clifton Lane Attendance: 390 Referee: Daniel Woods |
16 December 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Tynedale | 24 – 12 | Billingham |
Tynedale park Attendance: 460 Referee: David Charlton |
16 December 2023 14:15 |
Otley | 17 – 47 | Leeds Tykes (1 BP) |
Cross Green Attendance: 467 Referee: Gavin Jones |
16 December 2023 14:15 |
(1 BP) Sheffield | 33 – 24 | Sheffield Tigers |
Abbeydale Park Attendance: 400 Referee: Harry Gardner |
[34]
Round 12 (rescheduled games)
6 January 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Huddersfield | 24 – 8 | Billingham |
Lockwood Park Attendance: 196 Referee: Henry Pearson |
- Game rescheduled from 2 December 2023.
6 January 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Fylde | 35 – 8 | Hull |
Woodlands Memorial Ground Attendance: 607 Referee: James O'Brien |
- Game rescheduled from 2 December 2023.
6 January 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Rotherham Titans | 35 – 17 | Sheffield Tigers |
Clifton Lane Attendance: 435 Referee: George Ounsley |
- Game rescheduled from 2 December 2023.
6 January 2024 14:00 |
Tynedale | 12 – 35 | Leeds Tykes (1 BP) |
Tynedale Park Attendance: 475 Referee: Gavin Jones |
- Game rescheduled from 2 December 2023.
6 January 2024 14:15 |
(1 BP) Sheffield | 40 – 10 | Hull Ionians |
Abbeydale Park Attendance: 200 Referee: Daniel Woods |
- Game rescheduled from 2 December 2023.
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Round 15
13 January 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Hull | 60 – 26 | Huddersfield (1 BP) |
Ferens Ground Attendance: 265 Referee: Daniel Woods |
13 January 2024 14:00 |
Sheffield Tigers | 24 – 16 | Otley |
Dore Moor Attendance: 210 Referee: Dave Charlton |
13 January 2024 14:00 |
Wharfedale | P – P | Tynedale |
The Avenue |
- Postponed in respect of Tynedale 1st XV player Rory Cramb whose funeral was being held on same date. Game to be rescheduled for 2 March 2024.[36][37]
13 January 2024 14:15 |
Billingham | 25 – 38 | Fylde (1 BP) |
Greenwood Road Attendance: 353 Referee: Peter Connor |
13 January 2024 14:30 |
(1 BP) Leeds Tykes | 66 – 15 | Hull Ionians |
The Sycamores Attendance: 586 Referee: George Ounsley |
13 January 2024 14:30 |
(2 BP) Preston Grasshoppers | 24 – 26 | Sheffield (1 BP) |
Lightfoot Green Attendance: 300 Referee: Michael Harris |
13 January 2024 15:00 |
Lymm | 22 – 36 | Rotherham Titans (1 BP) |
Crouchley Lane Attendance: 270 Referee: James O'Brien |
[38]
Round 16
20 January 2024 14:00 |
Huddersfield | P – P | Rotherham Titans |
Lockwood Park |
- Postponed due to frozen pitch. Game to be rescheduled for 2 March 2024.
20 January 2024 14:00 |
Hull | P – P | Leeds Tykes |
Ferens Ground |
- Postponed due to frozen pitch. Game to be rescheduled for 3 February 2024.
20 January 2024 14:00 |
Hull Ionians | P – P | Sheffield Tigers |
Brantingham Park |
- Postponed due to frozen pitch. Game to be rescheduled for 3 February 2024.
20 January 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Tynedale | 36 – 18 | Lymm |
Tynedale Park Attendance: 550 Referee: Nathan Howarth |
20 January 2024 14:15 |
Otley | P – P | Preston Grasshoppers |
Cross Green |
- Postponed due to frozen pitch. Game to be rescheduled for 2 March 2024.
20 January 2024 14:15 |
(1 BP) Sheffield | 26 – 13 | Billingham |
Abbeydale Park Attendance: 380 Referee: Daniel Woods |
20 January 2024 15:00 |
Fylde | 7 – 24 | Wharfedale |
Woodlands Memorial Ground Attendance: 915 Referee: Jack Moorhouse |
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Round 17
27 January 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Rotherham Titans | 42 – 7 | Tynedale |
Clifton Lane Attendance: 398 Referee: Sam Yates |
27 January 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Sheffield Tigers | 36 – 17 | Hull |
Dore Moor Attendance: 225 Referee: Daniel Woods |
27 January 2024 14:15 |
(1 BP) Billingham | 29 – 40 | Otley (1 BP) |
Greenwood Road Attendance: 399 Referee: George Ounsley |
27 January 2024 14:15 |
(1 BP) Sheffield | 31 – 14 | Wharfedale |
Abbeydale Park Attendance: 216 Referee: Gavin Jones |
27 January 2024 14:30 |
(1 BP) Leeds Tykes | 57 – 17 | Huddersfield |
The Sycamores Attendance: 372 Referee: Dave Charlton |
27 January 2024 14:30 |
(1 BP) Preston Grasshoppers | 44 – 35 | Hull Ionians (1 BP) |
Lightfoot Green Attendance: 208 Referee: Henry Pearson |
27 January 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Lymm | 28 – 50 | Fylde (1 BP) |
Crouchley Lane Attendance: 311 Referee: James O'Brien |
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Rounds 12 & 16 (rescheduled games)
3 February 2024 14:00 |
Hull | 22 – 58 | Leeds Tykes (1 BP) |
Ferens Ground Attendance: 175 Referee: Henry Pearson |
- Game rescheduled from 20 January 2024.
3 February 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Hull Ionians | 25 – 26 | Sheffield Tigers |
Brantingham Park Attendance: 121 Referee: Peter Connor |
- Game rescheduled from 20 January 2024.
3 February 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Wharfedale | 31 – 7 | Billingham |
The Avenue Attendance: 468 Referee: Dave Charlton |
- Game rescheduled from 2 December 2023.
3 February 2024 14:15 |
(1 BP) Otley | 48 – 28 | Huddersfield (1 BP) |
Cross Green Attendance: 221 Referee: Michael Harris |
- Game rescheduled from 2 December 2023.
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Round 18
10 February 2024 14:00 |
Huddersfield | 19 – 57 | Tynedale (1 BP) |
Lockwood Park Attendance: 202 Referee: James O'Brien |
10 February 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Hull | 40 – 33 | Preston Grasshoppers (2 BP) |
Ferens Ground Attendance: 125 Referee: Jack Moorhouse |
10 February 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Hull Ionians | 38 – 38 | Billingham (1 BP) |
Brantingham Park Attendance: 316 Referee: Gavin Jones |
10 February 2024 14:15 |
Otley | 0 – 41 | Wharfedale (1 BP) |
Cross Green Attendance: 529 Referee: Nathan Howarth |
10 February 2024 14:15 |
(1 BP) Sheffield | 28 – 24 | Lymm (1 BP) |
Abbeydale Park Attendance: 235 Referee: Henry Pearson |
10 February 2024 14:30 |
(1 BP) Fylde | 27 – 32 | Rotherham Titans (1 BP) |
Woodlands Memorial Ground Attendance: 495 Referee: George Ounsley |
10 February 2024 14:30 |
(1 BP) Leeds Tykes | 49 – 6 | Sheffield Tigers |
The Sycamores Attendance: 248 Referee: Michael Harris |
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Round 19
17 February 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Rotherham Titans | 32 – 14 | Sheffield |
Clifton Lane Attendance: 253 Referee: Jack Moorhouse |
17 February 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Sheffield Tigers | 34 – 32 | Huddersfield (2 BP) |
Dore Moor Attendance: 216 Referee: Gareth Jones |
17 February 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Tynedale | 45 – 22 | Fylde (1 BP) |
Tynedale Park Attendance: 450 Referee: Nikki O'Donnell |
17 February 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Wharfedale | 39 – 19 | Hull Ionians |
The Avenue Attendance: 398 Referee: Dan Woods |
17 February 2024 14:15 |
(1 BP) Billingham | 24 – 30 | Hull (1 BP) |
Greenwood Road Attendance: 358 Referee: Dave Charlton |
17 February 2024 14:30 |
Preston Grasshoppers | 14 –48 | Leeds Tykes (1 BP) |
Lightfoot Green Attendance: 276 Referee: George Ounsley |
17 February 2024 15:00 |
Lymm | 15 – 14 | Otley (1 BP) |
Crouchley Lane Attendance: 176 Referee: Michael Harris |
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Round 20
24 February 2024 14:00 |
(2 BP) Huddersfield | 32 – 34 | Fylde (1 BP) |
Lockwood Park Attendance: 198 Referee: Jack Moorhouse |
24 February 2024 14:00 |
Hull | 21 – 10 | Wharfedale |
Ferens Ground Attendance: 225 Referee: Peter Buchanan |
24 February 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Hull Ionians | 31 – 19 | Lymm |
Brantingham Park Attendance: 356 Referee: Michael Harris |
24 February 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Sheffield Tigers | 32 – 26 | Preston Grasshoppers (2 BP) |
Dore Moor Attendance: 150 Referee: Henry Pearson |
24 February 2024 14:15 |
Otley | 13 – 34 | Rotherham Titans (1 BP) |
Cross Green Attendance: 339 Referee: Gavin Jones |
24 February 2024 14:15 |
(1 BP) Sheffield | 27 – 19 | Tynedale |
Abbeydale Park Attendance: 350 Referee: George Ounsley |
24 February 2024 14:30 |
(1 BP) Leeds Tykes | 57 – 13 | Billingham |
The Sycamores Attendance: 316 Referee: Daniel Woods |
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Rounds 15 & 16 (rescheduled games)
2 March 2024 14:00 |
Huddersfield | 12 – 31 | Rotherham Titans (1 BP) |
Lockwood Park Attendance: 242 Referee: James O'Brien |
- Game rescheduled from 20 January 2024.
2 March 2024 14:00 |
Wharfedale | 18 – 17 | Tynedale (1 BP) |
The Avenue Attendance: 381 Referee: Henry Pearson |
- Game rescheduled from 13 January 2024.
2 March 2024 14:15 |
(1 BP) Otley | 41 – 12 | Preston Grasshoppers |
Cross Green Attendance: 172 Referee: Dave Charlton |
- Game rescheduled from 20 January 2024.
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Round 21
9 March 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Rotherham Titans | 42 – 17 | Hull Ionians |
Clifton Lane Attendance: 317 Referee: Peter Connor |
9 March 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Wharfedale | 8 – 12 | Leeds Tykes |
The Avenue Attendance: 486 Referee: Michael Harris |
9 March 2024 14:15 |
(1 BP) Billingham | 30 – 19 | Sheffield Tigers |
Greenwood Road Attendance: 309 Referee: Nathan Howarth |
9 March 2024 14:30 |
(1 BP) Preston Grasshoppers | 70 – 19 | Huddersfield |
Lightfoot Green Attendance: 207 Referee: George Ounsley |
9 March 2024 15:00 |
Fylde | 23 – 22 | Sheffield (1 BP) |
Woodlands Memorial Ground Attendance: 468 Referee: James O'Brien |
9 March 2024 15:00 |
Lymm | 28 – 22 | Hull (1 BP) |
Crouchley Lane Attendance: 130 Referee: Henry Pearson |
9 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Tynedale | 26 – 22 | Otley (1 BP) |
Tynedale Park Attendance: 470 Referee: David Charlton |
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Round 22
16 March 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Hull | 29 – 47 | Rotherham Titans (1 BP) |
Ferens Ground Attendance: 342 Referee: Michael Harris |
16 March 2024 14:15 |
(1 BP) Otley | 46 – 22 | Fylde (1 BP) |
Cross Green Attendance: 234 Referee: George Ounsley |
16 March 2024 14:30 |
Preston Grasshoppers | 26 – 22 | Billingham (1 BP) |
Lightfoot Green Attendance: 327 Referee: James O'Brien |
16 March 2024 15:00 |
Huddersfield | 15 – 34 | Sheffield (1 BP) |
Lockwood Park Attendance: 186 Referee: Peter Connor |
16 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Hull Ionians | 26 – 36 | Tynedale (1 BP) |
Brantingham Park Attendance: 181 Referee: Henry Pearson |
16 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Leeds Tykes | 78 – 17 | Lymm |
The Sycamores Attendance: 539 Referee: David Charlton |
16 March 2024 15:00 |
Sheffield Tigers | 20 – 18 | Wharfedale (1 BP) |
Dore Moor Attendance: 245 Referee: Nicola O'Donnell |
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Round 23
23 March 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Rotherham Titans | 32 – 26 | Leeds Tykes (2 BP) |
Clifton Lane Attendance: 1,141 Referee: Ben Simpson |
23 March 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Wharfedale | 31 – 21 | Preston Grasshoppers |
The Avenue Attendance: 387 Referee: Michael Harris |
23 March 2024 14:15 |
(1 BP) Billingham | 53 – 29 | Huddersfield (1 BP) |
Greenwood Road Attendance: 498 Referee: David Charlton |
- Huddersfield are relegated.
23 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Fylde | 45 – 17 | Hull Ionians |
Woodlands Memorial Ground Attendance: 1,195 Referee: Peter Connor |
23 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Lymm | 43 – 24 | Sheffield Tigers (1 BP) |
Crouchley Lane Attendance: 249 Referee: Jack Moorhouse |
23 March 2024 15:00 |
Sheffield | 21 – 15 | Otley (1 BP) |
Abbeydale Park Attendance: 219 Referee: George Ansley |
23 March 2024 15:00 |
(2 BP) Tynedale | 34 – 36 | Hull (1 BP) |
Tynedale Park Attendance: 480 Referee: Nikki O'Donnell |
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Round 24
6 April 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Hull | 39 – 36 | Fylde (2 BP) |
Ferens Ground Attendance: 256 Referee: David Charlton |
6 April 2024 14:15 |
Billingham | 20 – 17 | Wharfedale (1 BP) |
Greenwood Road Attendance: 491 Referee: Jack Moorhouse |
6 April 2024 14:30 |
(1 BP) Preston Grasshoppers | 46 – 42 | Lymm (2 BP) |
Lightfoot Green Attendance: 372 Referee: Peter Connor |
6 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Huddersfield | 26 – 26 | Otley (1 BP) |
Lockwood Park Attendance: 224 Referee: Sam Yates |
6 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Hull Ionians | 48 – 14 | Sheffield |
Brantingham Park Attendance: 212 Referee: Nicola O'Donnell |
6 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Leeds Tykes | 55 – 14 | Tynedale |
The Sycamores Attendance: 392 Referee: Daniel Woods |
6 April 2024 15:00 |
Sheffield Tigers | P – P | Rotherham Titans |
Dore Moor |
- Postponed as due to waterlogged pitch. Game to be rescheduled for 20 April 2024.[48]
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Round 25
13 April 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Rotherham Titans | 67 – 20 | Preston Grasshoppers |
Clifton Lane Attendance: 525 Referee: Michael Harris |
13 April 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Wharfedale | 40 – 17 | Huddersfield |
The Avenue Attendance: 395 Referee: Peter Connor |
13 April 2024 15:00 |
Fylde | 18 – 15 | Leeds Tykes (1 BP) |
Woodlands Memorial Ground Attendance: 812 Referee: Daniel Woods |
13 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Lymm | 39 – 24 | Billingham (1 BP) |
Crouchley Lane Attendance: 250 Referee: George Ounsley |
13 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Otley | 55 – 34 | Hull Ionians (1 BP) |
Cross Green Attendance: 271 Referee: Jack Moorhouse |
13 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Sheffield | 39 – 14 | Hull |
Abbeydale Park Attendance: 238 Referee: Gavin Jones |
13 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Tynedale | 36 – 27 | Sheffield Tigers |
Tynedale Park Attendance: 530 Referee: Dave Charlton |
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Round 24 (rescheduled game)
20 April 2024 15:00 |
Sheffield Tigers | 14 – 36 | Rotherham Titans (1 BP) |
Dore Moor Attendance: 510 Referee: Daniel Woods |
- Game rescheduled from 6 April 2024.
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Round 26
27 April 2024 14:15 |
(1 BP) Billingham | 26 – 40 | Rotherham Titans (1 BP) |
Greenwood Road Attendance: 1,002 Referee: Henry Pearson |
- Rotherham Titans are champions.
27 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Hull | 37 – 36 | Otley (2 BP) |
Ferens Ground Attendance: 325 Referee: Nikki O'Donnell |
27 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Hull Ionians | 94 – 26 | Huddersfield (1 BP) |
Brantingham Park Attendance: 411 Referee: Dave Charlton |
27 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Leeds Tykes | 47 – 42 | Sheffield (2 BP) |
The Sycamores Attendance: 546 Referee: Jack Moorhouse |
27 April 2024 15:00 |
(2 BP) Preston Grasshoppers | 35 – 36 | Tynedale (1 BP) |
Lightfoot Green Attendance: 376 Referee: Sam Yates |
27 April 2024 15:00 |
Sheffield Tigers | 21 – 15 | Fylde (1 BP) |
Door More Attendance: 193 Referee: George Ounsley |
27 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Wharfedale | 59 – 31 | Lymm (1 BP) |
The Avenue Attendance: 509 Referee: Daniel Woods |
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Attendances
Club | Home games | Total | Average | Highest | Lowest | % Capacity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Billingham | 13 | 5,727 | 441 | 1,002 | 283 | 29% |
Fylde | 13 | 8,938 | 688 | 1,220 | 452 | 8% |
Huddersfield | 13 | 2,927 | 225 | 296 | 186 | 15% |
Hull | 13 | 3,888 | 299 | 452 | 125 | 20% |
Hull Ionians | 13 | 3,983 | 306 | 675 | 121 | 20% |
Leeds Tykes | 13 | 6,353 | 489 | 991 | 220 | 33% |
Lymm | 13 | 3,694 | 284 | 459 | 130 | N/A |
Otley | 13 | 3,475 | 267 | 529 | 112 | 5% |
Preston Grasshoppers | 13 | 5,852 | 450 | 1,800 | 207 | 9% |
Rotherham Titans | 13 | 5,487 | 422 | 1,141 | 253 | 17% |
Sheffield | 13 | 4,045 | 311 | 447 | 200 | 10% |
Sheffield Tigers | 13 | 3,555 | 273 | 817 | 145 | N/A |
Tynedale | 13 | 5,861 | 451 | 550 | 339 | 23% |
Wharfedale | 13 | 6,063 | 466 | 595 | 339 | 23% |
Individual statistics
Top points scorers
[52] | Top try scorers
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Notes
See also
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External links
- NCA Rugby