 This season also saw the introduction of the bonus points scoring system.The season would also herald a new change in venue for Moseley who moved from their traditional home at The Reddings to share the University of Birmingham rugby pitch at Bournbrook, with The Reddings being sold to property developers in order to generate funds to keep the club in existence.Leeds Tykes, the champions, were promoted to the Allied Dunbar Premiership for season 2001–02.