2003–04 National Division Three South
| 2003–04 National Division Three South | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  |
| Champions | Blackheath |
| Runners-up | Launceston (also promoted) |
| Relegated | Old Colfeians, Basingstoke |
| Attendance | N/A[a 1] |
| Top point scorer | Derek Coates (Blackheath) 368 points |
| Top try scorer |  Gert De Kock (Westcombe Park)19 tries |
The 2003–04 National Division Three South was the fourth season (17th overall) of the
The season saw an incredibly tight title race between Blackheath and Launceston. Both sides would finish dead level on 44 points each but Blackheath finished as champions thanks to a better for and against record.[4] Launceston would join the London side in the 2004–05 National Division Two, making an instant return by defeating 2003–04 National Division Three North runners up Halifax in their promotion playoff in what was a very tight game played at the Yorkshire-based club.[5][6] At the other end of the table the relegation battle was much less close with Old Colfeians and Basingstoke being the two sides to be relegated.[4] Both Old Colfeians and Basingstoke would be demoted to London Division 1 for the next season.[7]
