History of The Midlands Merit League - Season 2009

Season 2009

2009 saw the largest ever entry, with over 30 teams split into two leagues; "Yorkshire and Humber" and "North West" with Midlands teams joining the newly created Midlands Rugby League.

The top four teams in the two pools played-off for the RL Merit League title.

Yorkshire and Humber
Barnsley RL
Barton Bulldogs
East Riding Rangers A
Guiseley Rangers
Junior Saracens
Parkside Hawks (*)
Rotherham Giants A
Scunthorpe Barbarians A
Sheffield Forgers
South Humber Rabbitohs
Upton RL
Victoria Rangers
North West
Bury Broncos
Chester Gladiators
Crewe & Nantwich Steamers
German Exiles
Huyton Bulldogs
Mancunian RL
Northwich Stags
Tallaght Tigers
Wigan Riversiders Eels

(*) Parkside Hawks moved into the RLC North Midlands division after 1 game

North West final: Huyton Bulldogs 36-12 Wigan Riversiders Eels

Yorkshire and the Humber final: Upton RL 30-22 Victoria Rangers

Grand final: Upton RL 52-24 Huyton Bulldogs

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