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The '''Eastern Merit League''' is a rugby league competition formed in 2011 as a feeder league to the [[Rugby League Conference]]. The inaugural season comprises of two brand new clubs- West Norfolk Wildcats (based in [[King's Lynn]]) and Fenland Foxes (based in [[Wisbech]]) and also the 'A' team of [[Bedford Tigers]] (who are also entering the [[London League (rugby league)]] |
The '''Eastern Merit League''' is a rugby league competition formed in 2011 as a feeder league to the [[Rugby League Conference]]. The inaugural season comprises of two brand new clubs- West Norfolk Wildcats (based in [[King's Lynn]]) and Fenland Foxes (based in [[Wisbech]]) and also the 'A' team of [[Bedford Tigers]] (who are also entering the [[London League (rugby league)]]. |
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==History== |
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In 1995-96 the ''Eastern Counties League'' was absorbed into the London League. |
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The ''Southern Conference League'', founded in 1997, was the fore-runner of the [[Rugby League Conference]]. It included some of the top teams in the London Amateur Rugby League. As the best of the London League was gradually included into the Conference, the rest reformed as a summer merit league for new clubs, police / prison sides and second and third teams. |
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In 2011 the London League split in two as a new [[Eastern Merit League]] was created. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 21:22, 27 May 2011
| Sport | Rugby league |
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| Instituted | 2011 |
| Country |  England |
| Related competition | Rugby League Conference London League |
The Eastern Merit League is a rugby league competition formed in 2011 as a feeder league to the Rugby League Conference. The inaugural season comprises of two brand new clubs- West Norfolk Wildcats (based in King's Lynn) and Fenland Foxes (based in Wisbech) and also the 'A' team of Bedford Tigers (who are also entering the London League (rugby league).
History
In 1995-96 the Eastern Counties League was absorbed into the London League.
The Southern Conference League, founded in 1997, was the fore-runner of the Rugby League Conference. It included some of the top teams in the London Amateur Rugby League. As the best of the London League was gradually included into the Conference, the rest reformed as a summer merit league for new clubs, police / prison sides and second and third teams.
In 2011 the London League split in two as a new Eastern Merit League was created.