Sport Rugby union Country England | Number of teams 12 Website englandrugby.com | |
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Instituted 2005; 12 years ago (2005) (formerly known as Dorset & Wilts 3) Holders Dorset Dockers II (1st title) (2015–16)
(promoted to Dorset & Wilts 2 South) | ||
Dorset & Wilts 3 South is an English Rugby Union league, forming part of the South West Division, for clubs based in the south of the Dorset and Wiltshire area. Promoted teams generally move up to Dorset & Wilts 2 South, while relegated teams drop 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
2015–16
The division consists of ten teams, seven in Dorset, two in Wiltshire and one in Hampshire.
Participating teams and location
Seven of the ten teams participated in last season's competition. The 2014-15 champions, Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew were promoted to Dorset & Wilts 2 South along with Poole (2nd) and Fordingbridge II (3rd), while Weymouth & Portland II and Blandford II were relegated to Dorset & Wilts 4.