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Regional 1 South Central

Regional 1 South Central

Level five rugby union league in England


Regional 1 South Central is a level five league in the English rugby union system, with the twelve teams drawn from across southern and South East England. The other level five leagues are Regional 1 Midlands, Regional 1 North West, Regional 1 North East, Regional 1 South East and Regional 1 South West.[1]

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Havant are the champions and are promoted to National League 2 East

Format

The twelve teams in this league are drawn from across southern England, with the league champions promoted to National 2 East. The league's bottom two teams are relegated to either Regional 2 Thames or Regional 2 South Central depending on their geographic location.[1] 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

Current season

Teams leaving the league are the champions Wimbledon, promoted to National League 2 East, while two teams are relegated; Wootton Basset (11th position) and Sutton & Epsom (12th) to Regional 2 South Central and Regional 2 Thames respectively. Three teams are promoted from Regional 2 leagues; Hammersmith & Fulham, Horsham and Marlborough from Regional 2 Thames, Regional 2 South East and Regional 2 South Central respectively. CS Rugby 1863 and Tunbridge Wells are both transferred from Regional 1 South East. The remaining seven teams played in this league last season.

Participating teams and locations

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League table

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Results

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Updated to match(es) played on 6 April 2024. Source: Regional 1 South Central
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

2022–23

Participating teams and locations

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League table

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Results

More information Home \ Away, BAN ...
Updated to match(es) played on 11 April 2023. Source: Regional 1 South Central
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
For upcoming matches, an "a" indicates there is an article about the rivalry between the two participants.

Regional 1 South Central honours

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  • ^A Horsham were scheduled to be relegated, however due to the demise of Jersey Reds, Horsham were not relegated due to garnering the highest amount of points at level 5.[17]

References

  1. "League Structure and Leagues for 2022/2023". RFU Community Communications. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  2. "Bournemouth Rugby". Bournemouth Rugby. 27 May 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  3. "Bracknell RFC". Bracknell RFC. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  4. "Brighton RFC". Bracknell RFC. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  5. "Camberley RFC". Camberley Rugby Football Club. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  6. "Havant". Havant Rugby Football Club. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  7. "London Welsh RFC". Havant Rugby Football Club. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  8. "Maidenhead RFC". Maidenhead RFC. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  9. "Regional 1 South Central". Rugby England. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  10. "Banbury RFC". Banbury RFC. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  11. "Oxford Harlequins RUFC". Oxford Harlequins RUFC. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  12. "Royal Wottoon Bassett RFC". Royal Wottoon Bassett RFC. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  13. "Sutton & Epsom RFC". Sutton & Epsom RFC. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  14. "Wimbledon RFC". York RUFC. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  15. "Regional 1 South Central". Rugby England. Retrieved 13 July 2023.

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