Sport Rugby union Country England | Number of teams 12 | |
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Instituted 2004; 13 years ago (2004) (previously known as Dorset & Wilts 1) Holders Bournemouth II (2nd title) (2015–16)
(promoted to Southern Counties South) Most titles Ivel Barbarians (3 titles) | ||
Dorset & Wilts 1 South is an English Rugby Union league, forming part of the South West Division, for clubs based in southern Dorset. Originally consisting of one league, Dorset & Wilts 1 split into north and south regional divisions back in 2004 and had even had teams based in Berkshire participating until 2001 when they left to join the Buckinghamshire & Oxon leagues. Promoted teams tend to move up to Southern Counties South while relegated generally teams drop to Dorset & Wilts 2 South.
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Participating Clubs
2015–16
The 2015–16 Dorset & Wilts 1 South consists of twelve teams; nine of which are based in Dorset, two in south Wiltshire and one from Somerset. The season starts on 12 September 2015 and is due to end on 23 April 2016.
Participating teams and location
Eight of the twelve teams participated in last season's competition. The 2014-15 champions, Dorset Dockers were promoted to Southern Counties South while Yeovil were relegated to Dorset & Wilts 2 South and Westbury to Dorset & Wilts 2 North.