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Dorset and Wilts 3 North

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Sport
  
Rugby union

Country
  
England

Number of teams
  
12

Dorset & Wilts 3 North

Instituted
  
2005; 12 years ago (2005) (formerly known as Dorset & Wilts 3)

Holders
  
Royal Wootton Bassett III (1st title) (2015–16) (promoted to Dorset & Wilts 2 North)

Most titles
  
Combe Down II (2 titles)

Dorset & Wilts 3 North is an English Rugby Union league, forming part of the South West Division, for clubs based in the north of the Dorset and Wiltshire area. Promoted teams tend to move up to Dorset & Wilts 2 North while relegated teams fall to Dorset & Wilts 4.

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In previous years, Dorset & Wilts 3 had been one division with teams from Berkshire included. In 2005, three regional divisions were created for teams in Dorset and Wiltshire, namely Dorset & Wilts 3 North, Dorset & Wilts 3 South and Dorset & Wilts 3 West. The West division was disbanded at the end of the 2009-09 season, leaving just the two divisions.

Participating Clubs

  • Alfred's Nomads
  • Bradford-upon-Avon II (relegated from Dorset & Wilts 2 North)
  • Corsham II
  • Devizes III
  • Melksham III
  • Minety II
  • Swindon III
  • Swindon College Old Boys II (relegated from Dorset & Wilts 2 North)
  • Supermarine II
  • Trowbridge III
  • Warminster II
  • Westbury II
  • 2015–16

    The division consists of eleven teams, all of which are based in Wiltshire.

    Participating teams and location

    Eight of the eleven teams participated in last season's competition. The 2014-15 champions, Combe Down II, were promoted to Dorset & Wilts 2 North, while Chippenham III and Supermarine II were relegated from there. No teams were relegated to Dorset & Wilts 4.

    Participating clubs 2012-13

  • Bradford-on-Avon II
  • Calne II
  • Colerne
  • Devizes III
  • Melksham III
  • Minety II
  • Pewsey Vale II
  • Supermarine III
  • Swindon III
  • Swindon College Old Boys III
  • Trowbridge III
  • Warminster II
  • Participating clubs 2011-12

  • Calne II
  • Colerne
  • Combe Down II
  • Devizes III
  • Melksham III
  • Midsomer Norton IV
  • Mintey II
  • Pewsey Vale II
  • Supermarine II
  • Swindon College Old Boys III
  • Trowbridge III
  • Warminster II
  • References

    Dorset & Wilts 3 North Wikipedia