By Tom Little
May 12 2015

As Coventry Rugby’s fifth season in National League 1 is completed, attached is a statistical analysis of the past 5 seasons together with a summary of key records broken, in what has turned out to be their most successful season in NL1 even after last season’s record breaking exploits.

Attendances

Always a sign on how things are going on the field. BPA saw a 25% increase over last season taking its average up to 1506 per week, which is an 83% increase from the attendances here 5 seasons ago.

For the first time every home game was over 1000 with the highest attendance of 2132 against Blaydon.

Not quantifiable but the atmosphere at the ground both before during and after the game was positive and enthusiastic.A good family atmosphere during the game with more spectators staying after the game to mix and mingle with each other and the players.

Coventry Rugby had easily the highest attendances in NL1 with only Darlington  Mowden Park over a 1000. Coventry’s attendances are on par with most of the clubs in the Championship, apart from Bristol and Worcester, and better than Moseley.

Personal  Records

Highest ever number of tries scored of 126 with 80 scored amongst the backs. Centre Rob Knox and winger Dan Rundle both finished with 16 apiece, closely followed by winger Dom Lespierre on 15 and centre/winger Will Hurrell on 11.

Despite injuries Cliffie Hodgson still managed to amass 252 points and Matt Jones 187 making a total of 439 compared to Cliffie’s 372 last season.

Results

Despite the previous season being a record one, this current one was even better with no less than 20 records broken since arriving in NL1 5 seasons ago. Some crucial records were smashed, with no team able to do the winning double over them. Coventry Rugby also achieved their highest number of wins at 22 and their lowest number of losses at 7.The attacking nature of Coventry’s style of play resulted in no less than 42 tries scored by the wingers compared to 32 last season.

Yet despite these records, the two sides above them in the league Rosslyn Park and Ealing Trailfinders proved that to challenge for the title in this most competitive of leagues needs an overall success rate of 90% compared to Coventry Rugby’s 75%.

Summary

A most exciting and fulfilling season, for both supporters and players alike. The two early season losses in the first month, coupled with the physical endeavour required to beat Ealing Tfs at home took its toll. Despite a record breaking unbeaten run, the injury and illness count mounted especially amongst the forwards which did affect later consistency.

Overall though, a season full of promise and enjoyment bringing a smile back to the BPA .The last two seasons has seen impressive progress on the field and proves there is a growing demand from the area to support its home club side.

Coventry Rugby statistical review season 2014/2015.

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