Regional 2 Thames

English Rugby Union Regional League

Regional 2 Thames
Current season or competition:
2023–24 Regional 2 Thames
SportRugby union
Number of teams12
Country England
Website[1]

Regional 2 Thames is an English level 6 rugby union regional league for rugby clubs in London and the south-east of England including sides from Surrey, Hertfordshire, Greater London, Middlesex and Bedfordshire.

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. London & South East Premier while the runner-up plays the second-placed team from London 1 North, with the winner also being promoted. The last three placed clubs are usually relegated to either London 2 South East or London 2 South West depending on location.[1] -->

See also

References

  1. ^ "Competition Details". RFU. 23 April 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
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