2010–11 National Conference League

The 2010–11 National Conference League was the 26th season of the National Conference League, the top league for British amateur rugby league clubs, and was the final season that the league was played in the winter.

Premier Division

The Premier Division featured three new clubs:

Thatto Heath Crusaders, promoted as champions from RLC Division One
Bradford Dudley Hill and Saddleworth Rangers, promoted from RLC Division One

Division One

Division One featured six new clubs:

Eccles & Salford, promoted as champions from RLC Division Two
Oldham St Annes and Stanley Rangers, promoted from RLC Division Two
Ince Rose Bridge, Oulton Raiders and Widnes St Maries, relegated from RLC Premier Division

Widnes St Maries resigned from the league mid-season; their record was expunged.

Division Two

Division Two featured four new clubs:

Heworth and West Bowling, relegated from RLC Division One
Hunslet Warriors and Elland, elected into league

West Bowling were forced to withdraw at the end of the season due to the league being switched to a summer competition and their pitch not being available during the cricket season.

League table

2011 transitional season

Between August 2011 and November 2011, a short transitional season was played in preparation for the switch to a summer competition in 2012. Two new teams, Askam and Widnes West Bank, joined the competition, increasing the number of teams to 40. The league was split into eight groups of five teams based in geographical location. The play-offs were contested by the eight group winners. The league champions were Hunslet Warriors, who defeated Wigan St Patricks 18–14 in the play-off final after extra time.