Regional 2 South Central

Regional 2 South Central
Current season or competition:
2023–24 Regional 2 South Central
SportRugby union
Instituted2022
Number of teams12
Country England
HoldersJersey (2023-24)
Most titlesMarlborough, Jersey (1 title)
Website[1]

Regional 2 South Central is a level six league in the English rugby union system, one of twelve leagues, at this level. Originally part of the South West Division of the RFU, the league was transferred to the London & SE Division for season 2023–24, with a subsequent change of teams, with only five of the previous season's twelve teams remaining.[1] Jersey are the current champions and are promoted to Regional 1 South Central.

Format

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The season runs from September to April and comprises twenty-two rounds of matches, with each club playing each of its rivals home and away. The results of the matches contribute points to the league table as follows:

  • 4 points are awarded for a win
  • 2 points are awarded for a draw
  • 0 points are awarded for a loss, however
  • 1 losing (bonus) point is awarded to a team that loses a match by 7 points or fewer
  • 1 additional (bonus) point is awarded to a team scoring 4 tries or more in a match

The club that finishes as champions is automatically promoted to Regional 1 South Central. Relegated teams drop down to a level seven league.

Teams for 2024–25

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Leaving the league were Jersey, promoted to Regional 1 South East, Salisbury and Reading who relegated to Counties 1 Southern North and Counties 1 Southern South respectively. Promoted into the league are Andover (from Counties 1 Hampshire), North Dorset (from Counties 1 Southern South) and Petersfield (from Counties 1 Hampshire). Bournemouth also joined, relegated from Regional 1 South Central. Coming in on a level transfer were Chobham (from Regional 2 Thames) whilst departing were London Irish Amateur (to Regional 2 Thames) and Witney (to Regional 2 Severn).

2023-24

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Regional 2 South Central has been transferred from the South West Division of the RFU to the London & SE Division and only five of the 2022–23 seasons teams remain. The Gloucestershire and Wiltshire teams (with the exception of Salisbury) were transferred to leagues in the South West Division.

2022–23

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The twelve teams are based in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Wiltshire. Marlborough won all 22 of their matches and are promoted to Regional 1 South Central, while Grove (11th) and Buckingham (12th), will play in Counties 1 Southern North.[6]

League table

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2022–23 Regional 2 South Central Table
Played Won Drawn Lost Points for Points against Points diff Try bonus Loss bonus Points Points deducted
1 Marlborough (P) 22 22 0 0 1004 184 820 20 0 110
2 Tottonians 22 17 0 5 820 437 383 14 1 83
3 Newbury Blues 22 15 0 7 713 403 310 14 3 77
4 Stow-on-the-Wold 22 15 0 7 643 390 253 13 3 77
5 Witney 22 14 0 8 664 463 201 12 3 71
6 Reading 22 9 1 12 515 711 −196 9 3 50
7 Salisbury 22 9 0 13 495 639 −144 9 5 50
8 Devizes 22 9 0 13 495 660 −165 9 3 48
9 Shipston on Stour 22 8 0 14 580 714 −134 10 5 47
10 Swindon 22 9 0 13 429 567 −138 8 6 45 −5
11 Grove (R) 22 4 0 18 362 924 −562 6 2 19 −5
12 Buckingham (R) 22 0 1 21 344 972 −628 8 6 11 −5
  • Points are awarded as follows:
  • four points for a win
  • two points for a draw
  • no points for a loss
  • one bonus point for scoring four tries or more in a match
  • one bonus point for losing by seven points or less.
  • If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:
  1. Number of matches won
  2. Difference between points for and against
  3. Total number of points for
  4. Aggregate number of points scored in matches between tied teams
  5. Number of matches won excluding the first match, then the second and so on until the tie is settled
Green background is the promotion place.
Pink background are relegation places.
Updated: 23 July 2023
Source:[9]

Regional 2 South Central (2022– )

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League restructuring by the RFU created twelve leagues at level six. The champions are promoted to Regional 1 South Central and the bottom sides are relegated to Counties 1 Southern North.

Regional 2 South Central
Season No of teams No of matches Champions Runners-up Relegated team(s) Ref
2022–23 12 22 Marlborough Tottonians Grove and Buckingham [9]
Green background is the promotion place.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Morrell, Christine. "Senior Men's fixtures 2023-24". Newbury Rugby Union Football Club. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Counties 1 Hampshire". EnglandRugby. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  3. ^ "London Irish Amateur RFC". EnglandRugby. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Regional 2 Thames". EnglandRugby. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Counties 1 Tribute Southern South". EnglandRugby. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  6. ^ "League Structure and Leagues for 2022/2023". RFU Community Communications. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  7. ^ "Contacts". Swindon RFC. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
  8. ^ "Fixtures". Swindon RFC. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Regional 2 Tribute South Central". EnglandRugby. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
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