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regional league for rugby clubs in

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and the south-east of

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including sides from

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and

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. It was created following the 2022 Adult Competition Review by the

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(RFU). London Scottish Lions are the 2024-25 champions.

Structure and format

The twelve teams play home and away matches from September through to April, making a total of twenty-two matches each. The results of the matches contribute points to the league 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 There is one automatic promotion place and two relegation places. The first-placed team at the end of season wins promotion to either Regional 1 South Central or Regional 1 South East.

Teams for 2025-26

Departing were London Scottish Lions promoted to Regional 1 South Central while Hemel Hempstead (11th) and Old Haberdashers (12th) were relegated. Also leaving were H.A.C. (runners-up) on a level transfer to Regional 2 Anglia.

Teams for 2024–25

Departing were Amersham & Chiltern, promoted to Regional 1 South East whilst Fullerians were relegated to Counties 1 Herts/Middlesex. Also leaving were

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on a level transfer to

Regional 2 South Central 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 ...

. Replacing them were London Irish Wild Geese returning to the league on a level transfer from

together with London Scottish Lions promoted from Counties 1 Herts/Middlesex, Teddington promoted from Counties 1 Surrey/Sussex and

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from Counties 1 Southern North. With three departing and four joining, the league was restored to twelve teams.

2023–24

Leaving the league were Hammersmith & Fulham, promoted to Regional 1 South Central whilst

and Windsor were relegated to Counties 1 Southern North. Also departing were Cobham and London Cornish on a level transfer to Regional 2 South East as did London Irish Wild Geese to

In their place came

promoted from Counties 1 Surrey/Sussex, Hemel Hempstead and Grasshoppers, both promoted from Counties 1 Herts/Middlesex, and Marlow promoted from Counties 1 Southern North whilst H.A.C. joined on a level transfer from Regional 2 Anglia.

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had joined on a level transfer from Regional 2 Midlands East (10th in 2022-23) but after conceding numerous walkovers withdrew leaving the league with just eleven sides.

League table

Teams for 2022–23

This was the first season following the RFU Adult Competition Review. The league had similarities to

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but was a level higher in the English rugby pyramid being 6 not 7. Some of the teams joining would have previously played in

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being Surrey Rugby affiliated clubs. It also picked up three Berkshire RFU and Bucks RFU clubs who had historically competed in SW Division leagues.

League table

Regional 2 Thames honours

References

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Structure and format

Teams for 2025-26

Teams for 2024–25

2023–24

League table

Teams for 2022–23

League table

Regional 2 Thames honours

See also

References