2008–09 National Conference League

The 2008–09 National Conference League was the 24th season of the National Conference League, the top league for British amateur rugby league clubs.

2008–09 National Conference League
LeagueNational Conference League
Teams39
2008–09 Season
ChampionsSiddal
League LeadersSiddal

Premier Division

League table
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
1 Siddal (C) 26 19 0 7 639 385 +254 38 Qualification for National Conference League play-offs
2 East Hull 26 17 1 8 640 466 +174 35
3 Skirlaugh 26 17 0 9 696 436 +260 34
4 Leigh Miners Rangers 26 16 1 9 743 548 +195 33
5 York Acorn 26 16 0 10 697 564 +133 32
6 Oulton Raiders 26 14 0 12 665 528 +137 28
7 Hull Dockers 26 14 0 12 645 524 +121 28
8 Leigh East 26 13 1 12 595 519 +76 27
9 Wigan St Patricks 26 13 0 13 458 546 −88 26
10 Wigan St Judes 26 12 1 13 698 603 +95 25
11 West Hull 26 12 0 14 654 534 +120 24
12 Thatto Heath Crusaders (R) 26 12 0 14 638 581 +57 24 Relegated to National Conference League Division One
13 Rochdale Mayfield (R) 26 3 0 23 394 1079 −685 6
14 Thornhill Trojans (R) 26 2 0 24 382 1231 −849 4
Source: [1]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated

Play-offs

Siddal defeated East Hull 15–8 in the playoff Grand Final to become National Conference League champions. The final took place at Post Office Road in Featherstone.[2]

Elimination finalsMajor/Minor semifinalPreliminary finalGrand Final
25 April 20099 May 2009
1Siddal4Siddal15
2East Hull242 May 2009East Hull8
18 April 2009
Siddal22
3Skirlaugh10
25 April 2009Oulton Raiders18
6Oulton Raiders42
York Acorn0
18 April 2009
Oulton Raiders38
4Leigh Miners Rangers36
5York Acorn54

Division One

League table
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
1 Wath Brow Hornets (C, P) 24 18 2 4 576 324 +252 38 Promoted to National Conference League Premier Division
2 Ince Rose Bridge (P) 24 17 2 5 632 406 +226 36
3 Widnes St Maries (P) 24 14 2 8 596 461 +135 30
4 Saddleworth Rangers 24 13 0 11 468 377 +91 26
5 Stanningley 24 12 1 11 510 426 +84 25
6 Castleford Panthers 24 12 1 11 490 492 −2 25
7 Bradford Dudley Hill 24 11 2 11 589 498 +91 24
8 West Bowling 24 12 0 12 534 496 +38 24
9 Normanton Knights 24 11 2 11 516 564 −48 24
10 Millom 24 10 0 14 513 604 −91 20
11 Eastmoor Dragons (R) 24 8 0 16 449 586 −137 16 Relegated to National Conference League Division Two
12 Oldham St Annes (R) 24 7 1 16 470 671 −201 15
13 Shaw Cross Sharks (R) 24 4 1 19 294 732 −438 9
Source: [1]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

Division Two

Myton Warriors were elected into the league this season.[3]

Hull Isberg withdrew from the league at the end of the season.[4]

League table
Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
1 Myton Warriors (C, P) 22 18 1 3 694 310 +384 37 Promoted to National Conference League Division One
2 Milford Marlins (P) 22 15 0 7 812 343 +469 30
3 Heworth (P) 22 14 1 7 590 457 +133 29
4 Ovenden 22 13 1 8 683 394 +289 27
5 Castleford Lock Lane 22 13 0 9 592 527 +65 26
6 Eccles & Salford Juniors 22 13 0 9 471 457 +14 26
7 Stanley Rangers 22 11 1 10 413 534 −121 23
8 Crosfields 22 9 2 11 485 526 −41 20
9 Waterhead Warriors 22 8 1 13 453 599 −146 17
10 Egremont Rangers 22 8 1 13 436 705 −269 17
11 East Leeds 22 4 0 18 302 557 −255 8
12 Hull Isberg 22 2 0 20 352 874 −522 4
Source: [5]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Points difference; 3) Number of points scored;
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted

References
  1. Butcher, Tim; Spencer, Daniel, eds. (2009). Gillette Rugby League Yearbook 2009-2010. League Publications. p. 314. ISBN 978-1-901347-21-0.
  2. "Sweeney's award". Oldham Evening Chronicle. 14 May 2009. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  3. "Pickersgill has faith in Soap". Warrington Guardian. 21 August 2008. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  4. "The standard has been set". Oldham Evening Chronicle. 4 September 2009. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  5. "National Conference Division 2 table". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 24 May 2009. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
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