Dorset & Wilts 3 South

Dorset & Wilts 3 South was an English Rugby Union league, forming part of the South West Division, for clubs primarily based in Dorset, sitting at tier 10 of the English rugby union system. Promoted teams generally moved up to Dorset & Wilts 2 South. Previously relegated teams dropped to Dorset & Wilts 4 but since the cancellation of this division at the end of the 2015-16 season there has been no relegation.

Dorset & Wilts 3 South
Current season or competition:
2019–20 Dorset & Wilts 3 South
SportRugby union
Instituted2005 (2005) (formerly known as Dorset & Wilts 3)
Ceased2019 (2019)
Number of teams7
Country England
HoldersNew Milton III (2nd title) (2018–19)
(not promoted to Dorset & Wilts 2 South
as 2nd XV in division above)
Most titlesNew Milton III, North Dorset III (2 titles)
Websiteenglandrugby.com

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. At the end of the 2018-19 Dorset & Wilts 3 South was cancelled.

On occasion clubs in this division also take part in the RFU Junior Vase - a level 9-12 national competition.

2019-20

2018-19

2017-18

2016-17

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.

Dinton
Dorset Dockers II
Lytchett Minster II
Newton Milton III
Oakmedians II
Swanage & Wareham III
Wimborne III
Locations of the 2015-16 Dorset & Wilts 3 South teams in Dorset & Wiltshire
Team Ground Capacity Town/Village Previous season
Bournemouth IVChapel GateBournemouth, Dorset6th
DintonThe Recreation GroundDinton, Wiltshire9th
Dorchester IIICoburg RoadDorchester, DorsetPromoted from Dorset & Wilts 4 (champions)
Dorset Dockers IIPotterne ParkVerwood, Dorset5th
Lytchett Minster IILytchett ParkLytchett Minster, Poole, DorsetPromoted from Dorset & Wilts 4 (runners up)
Newton Milton IIINormans WayAshley, New Milton, Hampshire10th
Oakmedians IIMeyrick ParkBournemouth, Dorset8th
Salisbury IIICastle RoadSalisbury, Wiltshire7th
Swanage & Wareham IIIBestwall RoadWareham, Dorset4th
Wimborne IIILeigh ParkWimborne, DorsetRelegated from Dorset & Wilts 2 South (11th)

Participating clubs 2012-13
  • Frome III
  • Lytchett Minster
  • Oakmeadians III
  • Salisbury III
  • South Wilts
  • Swanage & W III
  • Verwood
  • Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew
  • Wimborne III
  • Wincanton

Honours
Dorset & Wilts 3 South Honours
Season No of Teams Champions Runners–up Relegated Teams League Name
1998–99[1]7Bradford-on-AvonBerkshire Shire HallNo relegationBerks/Dorset/Wilts 3
1999–00[2]6HungerfordWarminster (along with 5 others)[a 3]No relegationBerks/Dorset/Wilts 3
2001–04No competition
2005–06[3]9North Dorset IIIChard IINo relegationDorset & Wilts 3 South
2006–07[4]10Swanage & Wareham IV[a 4]Blandford IINo relegationDorset & Wilts 3 South
2007–08[5]8Bridport IILytchett Minster IINo relegationDorset & Wilts 3 South
2008–09[6]9Fordingbridge IIEllingham & Ringwood IINo relegationDorset & Wilts 3 South
2009–10[7]10[a 5]East DorsetPooleNo relegationDorset & Wilts 3 South
2010–11[8]12WincantonWeymouth & Portland IISwanage & Wareham IV, Bournemouth IV, Wimborne III[a 6]Dorset & Wilts 3 South
2011–12[9]10Dorchester IINew Milton IILytchett Minster II, Blandford II, Bridport IIDorset & Wilts 3 South
2012–13[10]10Lytchett MinsterFrome IIIOakmeadians Vets, Wincanton, VerwoodDorset & Wilts 3 South
2013–14[11]8Bournemouth IIIWimborne IIINo relegationDorset & Wilts 3 South
2014–15[12]12Wheatsheaf Cabin CrewPooleWeymouth & Portland II, Blandford IIDorset & Wilts 3 South
2015–16[13]9Dorset Dockers IILytchett Minster IINo relegationDorset & Wilts 3 South
2016–17[14]12New Milton IIIBlandford II[a 7]No relegationDorset & Wilts 3 South
2017–18[15]8North Dorset IIIWimborne IIINo relegationDorset & Wilts 3 South
2018–19[16]7[a 8]New Milton III[a 9]Poole[a 10]No relegationDorset & Wilts 3 South
2019–20[17]7[a 11]No relegationDorset & Wilts 3 South
2020–217No relegationDorset & Wilts 3 South
Green backgrounds are promotion places

Number of league titles
  • New Milton III (2)
  • North Dorset III (2)
  • Bournemouth III (1)
  • Bradford-on-Avon (1)[a 12]
  • Bridport II (1)
  • Dorchester II (1)
  • Dorset Dockers II (1)
  • East Dorset (1)
  • Fordingbridge II (1)
  • Hungerford (1)[a 13]
  • Lytchett Minster (1)
  • Swanage & Wareham IV (1)
  • Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew (1)
  • Wincanton (1)
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See also

Notes
  1. Despite finishing as champions New Milton III were denied promotion due to the New Milton 2nd XV playing in the division above.
  2. Despite finishing 8th New Milton III were relegated due to New Milton II being relegated into Dorset & Wilts 2 South from Dorset & Wilts 1 South.
  3. This would be the last season of Berks/Dorset/Wilts 3. Teams would all be promoted into a new regional league for the next season - joining either Dorset & Wilts 2 North or Dorset & Wilts 2 South depending on geographical location. A level 3 tier regional division would be reinstated in 2005-06.
  4. Not promoted as Swanage & Wareham 3rd team in division above.
  5. Division expanded due to folding of Dorset & Wilts 3 West.
  6. Teams were relegated due to the creation of a new Dorset & Wilts 4 division for the following season.
  7. 3rd place Dinton were also promoted.
  8. Reduced from 8 to 6 teams after Fordingbridge II and Blandford II, who had been relegated from Dorset & Wilts 2 North, dropped out. An extra team, Bournemouth IV rejoined to make it 7 teams.
  9. Despite winning the league New Milton III could not be promoted due to the 2nd XV being in the division above.
  10. 3rd place Swanage & Wareham III also promoted.
  11. No promotion due to COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.
  12. Bradford-on-Avon's title was won back when the league was Berks/Dorset/Wilts 3.
  13. Hungerford's title was won back when the league was Berks/Dorset/Wilts 3.

References
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  2. "1999-00 South West Division". England Rugby. RFU. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
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  4. "2006-07 South West Division". England Rugby. RFU. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  5. "2007-08 South West Division". England Rugby. RFU. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  6. "2008-09 South West Division". England Rugby. RFU. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  7. "2009-10 South West Division". England Rugby. RFU. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  8. "2010-11 South West Division". England Rugby. RFU. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  9. "2011-12 South West Division". England Rugby. RFU. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  10. "2012-13 South West Division". England Rugby. RFU. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  11. "2013-14 South West Division". England Rugby. RFU. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  12. "2014-15 South West Division". England Rugby. RFU. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  13. "2015-16 South West Division". England Rugby. RFU. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  14. "2016-17 South West Division". England Rugby. RFU. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  15. "2017-18 South West Division". England Rugby. RFU. Retrieved 21 April 2018.
  16. "2018-19 South-West Division". England Rugby. RFU. Retrieved 13 April 2018.
  17. "Men's South West Level 8 and below leagues 2019–20" (PDF). England Rugby. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
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