2006–07 Premiership Rugby
2006–07 Guinness Premiership | |
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Countries | England |
Champions | Leicester Tigers (7th title) |
Runners-up | Gloucester |
Relegated | Northampton Saints |
Matches played | 135 |
Attendance | 1,598,734 (average 11,842 per match) |
The 2006–07 Guinness Premiership was the 20th season of the top flight of the English domestic rugby union competitions, played between September 2006 and May 2007. It was announced during the 2005-06 season that the 2006-07 competition would end two weeks early due to the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France, as England would be defending their title.[1] At the end of the previous season, Harlequins gained promotion to this season, while the Leeds Tykes were relegated. The Champions of this season were Leicester Tigers, beating Gloucester RFC 44–16 on 12 May in the Final at Twickenham, while the Northampton Saints were relegated. Leeds returned in 2007–08, under their new name of Leeds Carnegie, after being promoted.
From the start of the season, all half-time intervals were increased from the traditional 10 minutes to 15 minutes. The move has been explained as allowing clubs to capitalise on growing capacities and maximise refreshment income.[2]
Two of the opening games of the season were played at Twickenham, in the 2006 London Double Header.[1]
Participating teams
[edit ]Team | Stadium | Capacity | City/Area |
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Bath | Recreation Ground | 10,600 | Bath, Somerset |
Bristol | Memorial Stadium [n 1] | 12,100 | Bristol |
Gloucester | Kingsholm [n 2] | 12,500 | Gloucester, Gloucestershire |
Harlequins | The Stoop | 12,638 | Twickenham, London |
Leicester Tigers | Welford Road | 16,815 | Leicester, Leicestershire |
London Irish | Madejski Stadium [n 3] | 24,161 | Reading, Berkshire |
London Wasps | Adams Park | 10,000 | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire |
Newcastle Falcons | Kingston Park | 10,200 | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear |
Northampton Saints | Franklin's Gardens | 13,600 | Northampton, Northamptonshire |
Sale | Edgeley Park | 10,852 | Stockport, Greater Manchester |
Saracens | Vicarage Road [n 4] | 22,000 | Watford, Hertfordshire |
Worcester | Sixways | 10,197 | Worcester, Worcestershire |
- Notes
- ^ *Bristol would also play 2 home games at Ashton Gate in Bristol on 27 December 2006 and 24 April 2007
- ^ *Gloucester would also play 1 home game at Ashton Gate in Bristol on 28 April 2007
- ^ *London Irish would also play 1 home game at Twickenham Stadium in London on 2 September 2006
- ^ *Saracens would also play 1 home game at Twickenham Stadium in London on 2 September 2006
Table
[edit ]Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | T | TB | LB | Pts |
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1 | Gloucester (F) | 22 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 531 | 404 | +127 | 41 | 3 | 4 | 71 |
2 | Leicester Tigers (C) | 22 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 569 | 456 | +113 | 37 | 9 | 5 | 71[a] |
3 | Bristol (SF) | 22 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 398 | 394 | +4 | 37 | 3 | 3 | 64 |
4 | Saracens (SF) | 22 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 539 | 399 | +140 | 40 | 7 | 4 | 63 |
5 | London Wasps | 22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 504 | 431 | +73 | 41 | 5 | 6 | 61 |
6 | London Irish | 22 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 398 | 407 | −9 | 42 | 3 | 2 | 53 |
7 | Harlequins | 22 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 503 | 438 | +65 | 46 | 5 | 6 | 51 |
8 | Bath | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 428 | 492 | −64 | 50 | 2 | 7 | 45 |
9 | Newcastle Falcons | 22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 435 | 528 | −93 | 55 | 2 | 6 | 44 |
10 | Sale Sharks | 22 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 414 | 500 | −86 | 44 | 2 | 6 | 42 |
11 | Worcester Warriors | 22 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 346 | 459 | −113 | 50 | 0 | 9 | 35 |
12 | Northampton Saints (R) | 22 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 342 | 499 | −157 | 52 | 1 | 6 | 33 |
Rules for classification: If teams are level at any stage, they are ranked by: 1. number of wins 2. league points 3. match points difference 4. match points for 5. head-to-head record.
Notes:
- ^ Leicester were docked one point for fielding an ineligible player
Results
[edit ]Round 1
[edit ]14:00
Attendance: 51,960
15:00
Attendance: 12,500
15:00
Attendance: 9,620
16:20
Attendance: 51,960
13:45
Attendance: 13,520
16:00
Attendance: 16,815
Round 2
[edit ]19:45
Attendance: 7,203
20:00
Attendance: 6,654
14:00
Attendance: 9,418
14:15
Attendance: 10,600
15:00
Attendance: 9,497
15:00
Attendance: 9,100
Round 3
[edit ]20:00
Attendance: 9,432
13:30
Attendance: 13,186
14:45
Attendance: 7,650
15:00
Attendance: 16,815
15:00
Attendance: 7,340
15:00
Attendance: 7,213
Round 4
[edit ]19:45
Attendance: 9,537
20:00
Attendance: 6,060
14:15
Attendance: 10,140
15:00
Attendance: 11,159
18:15
Attendance: 10,164
15:00
Attendance: 11,200
Round 5
[edit ]20:00
Attendance: 10,197
15:00
Attendance: 13,564
14:00
Attendance: 7,440
15:00
Attendance: 10,136
15:00
Attendance: 9,102
15:00
Attendance: 7,214
Round 6
[edit ]19:45
Attendance: 10,417
20:00
Attendance: 6,140
14:15
Attendance: 10,600
15:00
Attendance: 16,766
15:00
Attendance: 11,354
17:45
Attendance: 10,052
Round 7
[edit ]19:45
Attendance: 10,753
19:45
Attendance: 10,004
20:00
Attendance: 9,880
15:00
Attendance: 9,240
15:00
Attendance: 7,309
15:00
Attendance: 8,895
Round 8
[edit ]19:45
Attendance: 9,833
19:45
Attendance: 9,340
13:00
Attendance: 13,356
14:45
Attendance: 16,815
15:00
Attendance: 12,500
17:30
Attendance: 10,600
Round 9
[edit ]19:45
Attendance: 11,916
19:45
Attendance: 8,616
12:30
Attendance: 10,600
14:00
Attendance: 5,027
15:00
Attendance: 7,400
15:00
Attendance: 9,500
Round 10
[edit ]19:45
Attendance: 10,300
19:45
Attendance: 16,815
19:45
Attendance: 10,103
20:00
Attendance: 13,484
20:00
Attendance: 9,382
Round 11
[edit ]15:00
Attendance: 13,380
15:00
Attendance: 10,000
15:00
Attendance: 8,574
17:15
Attendance: 21,203
19:45
Attendance: 12,082
20:00
Attendance: 10,797
Round 12
[edit ]14:45
Attendance: 16,815
15:00
Attendance: 10,600
15:00
Attendance: 12,500
15:00
Attendance: 10,837
15:00
Attendance: 13,423
15:00
Attendance: 9,422
Round 13
[edit ]15:00
Attendance: 10,920
17:45
Attendance: 8,377
15:00
Attendance: 7,224
15:00
Attendance: 7,565
Round 14
[edit ]20:00
Attendance: 9,110
14:15
Attendance: 10,600
15:00
Attendance: 12,058
15:00
Attendance: 16,815
17:45
Attendance: 12,876
13:30
Attendance: 8,492
Round 15
[edit ]14:45
Attendance: 9,623
15:00
Attendance: 11,480
15:00
Attendance: 13,466
13:30
Attendance: 8,599
15:00
Attendance: 11,601
15:00
Attendance: 8,452
Round 16
[edit ]19:45
Attendance: 9,275
20:00
Attendance: 9,665
13:00
Attendance: 16,815
14:15
Attendance: 10,600
15:00
Attendance: 12,500
15:00
Attendance: 11,316
Round 17
[edit ]15:00
Attendance: 10,003
15:00
Attendance: 13,529
15:00
Attendance: 9,344
17:15
Attendance: 16,815
15:00
Attendance: 8,393
15:00
Attendance: 8,333
Round 18
[edit ]19:45
Attendance: 8,376
20:00
Attendance: 6,368
14:15
Attendance: 10,600
15:00
Attendance: 8,593
15:00
Attendance: 12,700
13:00
Attendance: 12,000
Round 19
[edit ]20:00
Attendance: 9,827
14:45
Attendance: 16,815
15:00
Attendance: 10,391
15:00
Attendance: 13,265
14:00
Attendance: 22,648
15:00
Attendance: 7,737
Rearranged fixtures
[edit ]20:00
Attendance: 8,738
16:30
Attendance: 12,500
15:00
Attendance: 9,553
Round 20
[edit ]19:45
Attendance: 10,037
14:15
Attendance: 10,600
14:45
Attendance: 8,516
15:00
Attendance: 12,600
15:00
Attendance: 10,000
15:00
Attendance: 10,200
Round 21
[edit ]19:45
Attendance: 10,641
20:00
Attendance: 7,016
12:15
Attendance: 8,053
15:00
Attendance: 10,862
15:00
Attendance: 12,553
19:45
Attendance: 12,495
Round 22
[edit ]15:05
Attendance: 15,852
15:05
Attendance: 17,418
15:05
Attendance: 12,680
15:05
Attendance: 9,118
15:05
Attendance: 13,538
15:05
Attendance: 10,197
Play-offs
[edit ]Semi-finals
[edit ]13:00
Attendance: 9,300
17:30
Attendance: 10,675
Final
[edit ]14:30
Conv: Walker 1/1
Pens:Walker 3 Report 1
Report 2 Tries: F.Murphy, 2 Tuilagi, Corry, Goode, Jennings, Moody
Conv: Goode 3/7
Pens: Goode
Attendance: 59,400
Referee: Dave Pearson
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Gloucester
Leicester Tigers
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Individual statistics
[edit ]Note: Flags to the left of player names indicate national team as has been defined under World Rugby eligibility rules, or primary nationality for players who did not earn international senior caps. Players may hold one or more non-WR nationalities.
Most points[edit ]Source:[3]
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Most tries[edit ]Source:[4]
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References
[edit ]- ^ a b McConnell, Jonathan (2006年05月26日). ""Derby Day" to Kick Off the 2006-07 Guinness Premiership Season". GuinnessPremiership.com. Archived from the original on March 6, 2008. Retrieved 2007年05月31日.
- ^ BBC Sport — Rugby Union (2006年04月18日). "Premiership to extend half-time". BBC.co.uk. Retrieved 2007年05月31日.
- ^ "2006-07 Premiership Rugby top points scorers". ESPNScrum. Retrieved 1 September 2020.
- ^ "2006-07 Premiership Rugby top try scorers". ESPNscrum. Retrieved 1 September 2020.