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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Sport | Rugby union |
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Instituted | 2022 |
Number of teams | 12 |
Country | ![]() ![]() |
Holders | Havant (2023–24) |
Most titles | Wimbledon, Havant (1 title) |
Website | London & SE Division |
Havant are the champions and are promoted to National League 2 East
Format
editThe 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
2024-25 season
editLeaving the league are Havant who were promoted as champions the previous season, [2] replaced by Wimbledon who were relegated from National League 2 East. Also departing are Bournemouth who were relegated to Regional 2 South Central.[3] Ordinarily Horsham would have dropped to Regional 2 South East but due to obtaining the highest amount of points across those finishing in a relegation place (11th) they earned a reprieve as the demise of Jersey Reds meant there was a corresponding adjustment across multiple leagues.A Promoted into the league are Jersey and Old Alleynians who were promoted as champions of Regional 2 South Central and Regional 2 South East respectively.[4][5] Marlborough RFC transferred across to Regional 1 Tribute South West.
Participating teams and locations
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Locations of the 2024–25 Regional 1 South Central teams in London Locations of the 2024–25 Regional 1 South Central teams
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2023-24 season
editTeams 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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Locations of the 2023–24 Regional 1 South Central teams in London Locations of the 2023–24 Regional 1 South Central teams
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League table
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Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points for | Points against | Points diff | Try bonus | Loss bonus | Points | ||||||
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C | Havant | 22 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 783 | 496 | +287 | 17 | 3 | 94 | |||||
2 | Camberley | 22 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 758 | 496 | +262 | 18 | 3 | 87 | |||||
3 | London Welsh Amateur | 22 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 841 | 537 | +304 | 17 | 4 | 85 | |||||
4 | Tunbridge Wells | 22 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 641 | 580 | +61 | 17 | 1 | 78 | |||||
5 | Bracknell | 22 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 621 | 487 | +134 | 15 | 4 | 71 | |||||
6 | CS Rugby 1863 | 22 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 560 | 444 | +116 | 10 | 6 | 64 | |||||
7 | Brighton | 22 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 598 | 672 | –74 | 15 | 4 | 57 | |||||
8 | Maidenhead | 22 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 630 | 694 | −94 | 13 | 3 | 48 | |||||
9 | Marlborough | 22 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 512 | 656 | −144 | 9 | 5 | 42 | |||||
10 | Hammersmith & Fulham | 22 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 508 | 804 | −296 | 11 | 3 | 38 | |||||
11A | Horsham | 22 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 475 | 708 | −233 | 9 | 6 | 35 | |||||
R | Bournemouth | 22 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 526 | 879 | −353 | 8 | 2 | 32 | |||||
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Green background is the promotion place. Pink background are the relegation places. Updated: 6 April 2024 Source:[13] |
Results
edit2022–23
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Locations of the 2023–24 Regional 1 South Central teams in London Locations of the 2022–23 Regional 1 South Central teams
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League table
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Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points for | Points against | Points diff | Try bonus | Loss bonus | Points | ||||||
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P | Wimbledon | 22 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 959 | 363 | +596 | 20 | 1 | 105 | |||||
2 | Havant | 22 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 733 | 403 | +330 | 16 | 3 | 91 | |||||
3 | Camberley | 22 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 762 | 478 | +284 | 18 | 2 | 90 | |||||
4 | Oxford Harlequins | 22 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 602 | 629 | –27 | 10 | 1 | 63 | |||||
5 | Maidenhead | 22 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 721 | 592 | +129 | 13 | 5 | 62 | |||||
6 | London Welsh Amateur | 22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 596 | 612 | –16 | 10 | 2 | 54 | |||||
7 | Bournemouth | 22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 466 | 596 | –130 | 4 | 6 | 46 | |||||
8 | Bracknell | 22 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 472 | 639 | −167 | 9 | 3 | 42 | |||||
9 | Brighton | 22 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 521 | 663 | −142 | 10 | 7 | 41 | |||||
10 | Banbury | 22 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 462 | 766 | −304 | 8 | 3 | 39 | |||||
R | Royal Wootton Bassett | 22 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 420 | 656 | −236 | 6 | 2 | 38 | |||||
R | Sutton & Epsom | 22 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 443 | 760 | −317 | 6 | 5 | 27 | |||||
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Green background is the promotion place. Pink background are the relegation places. Updated: 18 April 2023 Source:[19] |
Results
editRegional 1 South Central honours
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Season | No of teams | Champions | Runner–up | Relegated teams | Ref | |||||||||
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2022–23 | 12 | Wimbledon | Havant | Royal Wootton Bassett and Sutton & Epsom | ||||||||||
2023–24 | 12 | Havant | Camberley | HorshamA and Bournemouth | [2] | |||||||||
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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.[20]
References
edit- ^ a b "League Structure and Leagues for 2022/2023". RFU Community Communications. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Title in the bag as Havant battle up the hill". Havant RFC. 25 March 2024.
- ^ https://www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/gallery/rugby/195695/round-up-maidenhead-aiming-to-finish-on-a-high-against-already-relegated-bournemouth.html
- ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/68615662
- ^ https://www.dulwich.org.uk/old-alleynians-home/old-alleynian-news/oa-news-post/~board/news-21-22/post/oarfc-promoted-for-second-consecutive-season
- ^ a b c "Bracknell RFC". Bracknell RFC. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ a b c "Brighton RFC". Bracknell RFC. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ a b c "Camberley RFC". Camberley Rugby Football Club. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ a b c "London Welsh RFC". Havant Rugby Football Club. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ a b c "Maidenhead RFC". Maidenhead RFC. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Bournemouth Rugby". Bournemouth Rugby. 27 May 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ a b "Havant". Havant Rugby Football Club. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Regional 1 South Central". Rugby England. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ "Banbury RFC". Banbury RFC. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Oxford Harlequins RUFC". Oxford Harlequins RUFC. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Royal Wottoon Bassett RFC". Royal Wottoon Bassett RFC. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Sutton & Epsom RFC". Sutton & Epsom RFC. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Wimbledon RFC". York RUFC. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ "Regional 1 South Central". Rugby England. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/uk/west-sussex-county-times/20240411/282385519547013