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The 1990–91 Courage League National Division Three was the fourth full season of rugby union within the third tier of the English league system, currently known as National League 1. The division was increased by one team and they each played one match against the other teams, playing a total of twelve matches each.
| 1990–91 Courage League National Division Three | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  England |
| Date | 22 September 1990 – 27 April 1991 |
| Champions | West Hartlepool (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Morley (also promoted) |
| Relegated | Metropolitan Police and Vale of Lune |
| Matches played | 78 |
Askeans
Met Police
1990–91 Courage League National Division Three teams in England
| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askeans | Broad Walk | Kidbrooke, London | 5th | |
| Broughton Park | Chelsfield Grove | Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester | Promoted from Area League North (champions) | |
| Clifton | Station Road | 2,500 | Cribbs Causeway, Henbury, Bristol | Promoted from Area League South (runners up) |
| Exeter | County Ground | 5,200 | Exeter, Devon | 6th |
| Fylde | Woodlands | 9,000 | Lytham St Annes, Lancashire | 8th |
| Lydney | Regentsholm | 1,500 | Lydney, Gloucestershire | 11th |
| Metropolitan Police | Imber Court | East Molesey, Surrey | Promoted from Area League South (champions) | |
| Morley | Scatcherd Lane | Morley, Leeds | Promoted from Area League North (runners up) | |
| Nuneaton | Harry Cleaver Ground | Nuneaton, Warwickshire | 10th | |
| Roundhay | Chandos Park | Roundhay, Leeds West Yorkshire | 7th | |
| Sheffield | Abbeydale Park | 3,200 | Dore, Sheffield, South Yorkshire | 4th |
| Vale of Lune | Powderhouse Lane | Lancaster, Lancashire | 9th | |
| West Hartlepool | Brierton Lane | Hartlepool, Cleveland | 3rd | |
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Hartlepool (C) | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 282 | 90 | +192 | 21 | Promotion place |
| 2 | Morley | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 210 | 118 | +92 | 19 | |
| 3 | Fylde | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 183 | 115 | +68 | 16 | |
| 4 | Exeter | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 160 | 139 | +21 | 16 | |
| 5 | Clifton | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 172 | 186 | −14 | 13 | |
| 6 | Askeans | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 141 | 137 | +4 | 10 | |
| 7 | Nuneaton | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 180 | 200 | −20 | 10 | |
| 8 | Broughton Park | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 109 | 185 | −76 | 10 | |
| 9 | Roundhay | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 147 | 166 | −19 | 9 | |
| 10 | Sheffield | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 193 | 222 | −29 | 9 | |
| 11 | Lydney | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 125 | 188 | −63 | 9 | |
| 12 | Metropolitan Police | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 130 | 188 | −58 | 8 | Relegation place |
| 13 | Vale of Lune | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 123 | 221 | −98 | 6 |
Source: [2]
Rules for classification: Points are awarded as follows:
Rules for classification: Points are awarded as follows:
- 2 pts for a win
- 1 pt for a draw
- 0 pts for a loss
If teams are level at any stage, the following tiebreaker is applied:
- Difference between points for and against
(C) Champions
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National Division Three is part of the Courage Clubs Championship and is sponsored by Courage Brewery
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