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Devon League 3

Defunct English rugby union league From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Devon League 3 was an English level eleven rugby union league for clubs based in Devon. The champions were promoted to Devon League 2 and, as this was the lowest division in club rugby within Devon, there was no relegation. The league was introduced ahead of the 1996–97 season and ran for seven seasons until it was cancelled at the end of the 2002–03 season, with all teams promoted into Devon League 2.

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Original teams

When this division was introduced in 1996 it contained the following teams:

  • Axminster - relegated from Devon 2 (9th)
  • Buckfastleigh Ramblers - new to league
  • Devonport HSOB[a] - new to league
  • Marjon[b] - new to league
  • Plymouth YMCA[c] - relegated from Devon 2 (12th)
  • Plympton Victoria - relegated from Devon 2 (11th)
  • Wessex[d] - new to league
  • Woodland Fort[e] - new to league

Jesters were also relegated from Devon 2 and should have joined Devon 3. However, they dropped out of the leagues and would become amalgamated with Old Plymothian & Mannamedian.

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Devon League 3 honours

Devon 3 was a tier 11 league. Promotion was to Devon 2 and there was no relegation.

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Number of league titles

  • Prince Rock Woodland Fort (2)
  • Dartmouth (1)
  • Devonport HSOB (1)
  • Plymouth YMCA (1)
  • Salcombe (1)
  • Wessex (1)

Notes

  1. Plymouth YMCA RFC no longer exists as a rugby club.
  2. Wessex would merge with Exeter Youth to form Exeter Athletic RFC in 2018.[1]
  3. Woodland Fort would later merger with Prince Rock to form Prince Rock Woodland Fort RFC. The club has since disbanded.
  4. Due to the cancellation of Devon 3 at the end of the season, all six clubs were promoted into Devon 2, including Buckfastleigh Ramblers, St Columba & Torpoint, Plymouth Argaum and Plympton Victoria.
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