1987–88 Courage League National Division Two
The 1987–88 Courage League National Division Two was the first full season of rugby union within the second tier of the English league system, currently known as the RFU Championship. Each team played one match against the other teams, playing a total of eleven matches each. There was no set date for matches, clubs having to arrange the fixtures amongst themselves. Rosslyn Park, the first champions, were promoted to the Courage League National Division One for season 1988–89 along with the runner-up, Liverpool St Helens. Although Northampton finished in last place they were not relegated to Courage League National Division Three for the following season. Almost all clubs in the national divisions reported an increase in attendances.
Participating teams
| Team | Stadium | Capacity | City/Area |
| Bedford | Goldington Road | 7,000 | Bedford, Bedfordshire |
| Blackheath | Rectory Field | 6,000 | Greenwich, London |
| Gosforth | North Road | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear | |
| Headingley | Bridge Road | Leeds, West Yorkshire | |
| Liverpool St Helens | Moss Lane | St Helens, Merseyside | |
| London Irish | The Avenue | 6,600 | Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey |
| London Scottish | Athletic Ground | 4,500 | Richmond, London |
| London Welsh | Old Deer Park | 5,850 | Richmond, London |
| Northampton Saints | Franklin's Gardens | 10,000 | Northampton, Northamptonshire |
| Richmond | Athletic Ground | 4,500 | Richmond, London |
| Rosslyn Park | The Rock | 2,000 | Roehampton, London |
| Saracens | Bramley Road | 2,000 | Enfield, London |
League table
Statistics
Team
- Record wins
- Record away win
- Most points scored in a match
- Most points scored but still lost
- Highest scoring draw
- Fewest points scored in a match
Player
- Most points in a match
- Most points in a season
- Most tries in a match
- Most tries in a season
Sponsorship