Middlesex 3 was an English level 12
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league with teams from north-west
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taking part. Promoted teams moved up to
Middlesex 2 and relegation was to
Middlesex 4. The division was cancelled at the end of the 1995–96 campaign after nine seasons due to the merger of the Hertfordshire and Middlesex regional leagues.
Original teams
When league rugby began in 1987 this division was split into two regional leagues containing the following teams:
North
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Enfield Old Grammarians
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Haringey Rhinos
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The Rhinos are one of only two rugby union clubs in Haringey and have approximately 380 members including players, former playe ...
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Kodak
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Old Grammarians
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Old Ignatians
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Old Tottonians
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Roxeth Manor Old Boys
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S.T. and C.
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UCS Old Boys
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Wembley
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South
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Actonians
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Bank of England
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Feltham
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Hammersmith & Fulham
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Hayes
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London French
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Meadhurst
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Old Isleworthians
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Quintin
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Middlesex 3 honours
Middlesex 3 North/South (1987–1988)
The original Middlesex 3 was a tier 10 league, split into two regional divisions (north and south). Promotion was up to
Middlesex 2 and there was no relegation.
Middlesex 3 (1987–1992)
The creation of
Middlesex 4 ahead of the 1988–89 season saw Middlesex 3 merged into a single division remaining at tier 10 of the league structure. Promotion continued to
Middlesex 2, while relegation was to the new Middlesex 4.
Middlesex 3 (1992–1996)
The creation of
Herts/Middlesex at the beginning of the 1992–93 season meant that Middlesex 3 dropped to become a tier 11 league. The introduction of
National 5 South for the 1993–94 season meant that Middlesex 3 dropped another level to become a tier 12 league for the years that National 5 South was active. Promotion and relegation continued to
Middlesex 2 and
Middlesex 4 respectively. The merging of the Hertfordshire and Middlesex regional divisions at the end of the 1995–96 season meant that Middlesex 3 was cancelled.
Number of league titles
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Bank of England (2)
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Hammersmith & Fulham
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Haringey Rhinos
Haringey Rhinos Rugby Football Club is a rugby club based in the London Borough of Haringey, North London, England.
The Rhinos are one of only two rugby union clubs in Haringey and have approximately 380 members including players, former playe ...
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London Exiles (1)
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Old Grammarians (1)
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Old Isleworthians (1)
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Pinner & Grammarians (1)
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Roxeth Manor Old Boys (1)
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UCS Old Boys (1)
Notes
See also
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London & SE Division RFU
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Middlesex RFU
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English rugby union system
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Women's Rugby union in England cons ...
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Rugby union in England
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References
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Defunct rugby union leagues in England
Rugby union in Middlesex