Scottish National League Division Four

Scottish National League Division Four
SportRugby union
Founded1973
No. of teams10
Country Scotland
Most recent
champion		Strathmore
Level on pyramid5
Promotion toNational League Division Three
Relegation toRegional Leagues
Domestic cupNational League Cup

The Scottish National League Division Four (known as Arnold Clark National League Division 4 for sponsorship reasons) is the fifth tier of the Scottish League Championship for amateur rugby union clubs in Scotland.

History

The division was introduced first by a play-off for entry in season 2022–23.[1]

Then the division started full operation for the 2023–24 season.[2]

There were ten sides in the division.[3]

Promotion and relegation

The top team is promoted to National League Division Three and the bottom three teams relegated to the Regional Leagues structure, making room for the West champion, the East champion and the Caledonia champion from the regional leagues.

2025–2026 teams

Departing were Strathmore, promoted to National League Division Three while Greenock Wanderers (9th) were relegated to the Regional Leagues.

Joining were were Cartha Queens Park who were relegated from National League Division Three, together with Ellon and Kilmarnock both promoted from the Regional Leagues.

Past winners

Winners of the fifth tier competition – includes National League Division Two (–2011), and National League Division Four (2024–present)

National League Division 2

  2. Falkirk
  3. Howe of Fife
  4. Whitecraigs
  5. Greenock Wanderers
  6. Hawick YM

2012–2023 no national fifth tier

National League Division 4

  2. Garnock
  3. Strathmore

References

  1. ^ https://fixtures.scottishrugby.org/club-rugby/2022-2023/1687/results
  2. ^ https://fixtures.scottishrugby.org/club-rugby/2023-2024/1804/results
  3. ^ "Fixtures and results | Scottish Rugby Union".
  4. ^ "Fixtures and results | Scottish Rugby Union". Scottish Rugby Union.
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