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Regional 2 Thames

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 Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Greater London, Hertfordshire, Middlesex and Surrey. It was created following the 2022 Adult Competition Review by the Rugby Football Union (RFU). Amersham and Chiltern are the champions and are promoted to Regional 1 South East.

Regional 2 Thames
Current season or competition:
2024–25 Regional 2 Thames
SportRugby union
Instituted2022; 2 years ago (2022)
Number of teams12
Country England
HoldersAmersham and Chiltern (1st title) (2023–24)
Website[1]

Structure and format

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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 2024–25

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Departing were Amersham & Chiltern, promoted to Regional 1 South East whilst Fullerians were relegated to Counties 1 Herts/Middlesex. Also leaving were Chobham on a level transfer to Regional 2 South Central. Replacing them were London Irish Wild Geese returning to the league on a level transfer from Regional 2 South Central together with London Scottish Lions promoted from Counties 1 Herts/Middlesex, Teddington promoted from Counties 1 Surrey/Sussex and Beaconsfield from Counties 1 Southern North. With three departing and four joining, the league was restored to twelve teams.

2023–24

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Leaving the league were Hammersmith & Fulham, promoted to Regional 1 South Central whilst Beaconsfield 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 Regional 2 South Central

In their place came Chobham 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.

Leighton Buzzard had joined on a level transfer from Regional 2 Midlands East (10th in 2022-23) but after conceding numerous walkovers withdrew[1] leaving the league with just eleven sides.

League table

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Regional 2 Thames 2023–24
Team Played Won Drawn Lost Points for Points against Points diff Try bonus Loss bonus Points
1 Amersham & Chiltern 20 16 1 3 766 322 444 17 3 86
2 Belsize Park 20 17 0 3 689 411 278 14 2 84
3 Honourable Artillery Company 20 16 3 1 575 369 206 11 1 82
4 Old Priorians 20 11 0 9 598 468 130 10 5 59
5 Hemel Hempstead 20 9 2 9 516 584 −68 11 3 54
6 Grasshoppers 20 9 0 11 569 579 −10 13 5 54
7 Chobham 20 9 0 11 555 684 −129 14 2 52
8 Old Haberdashers 20 9 2 9 501 525 −24 6 3 49
9 Marlow 20 5 0 15 388 749 −361 6 2 28
10 Aylesbury 20 2 1 17 497 679 −182 8 8 26
R Fullerians 20 2 1 17 342 626 −284 1 5 16
  • If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:
  1. Number of matches won
  2. Number of draws
  3. Difference between points for and against
  4. Total number of points for
  5. Aggregate number of points scored in matches between tied teams
  6. 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 is the relegation place.
Updated: 27 August 2024
Source:[2]

Teams for 2022–23

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This was the first season following the RFU Adult Competition Review. The league had similarities to London 2 North West but was a level higher in the English rugby pyramid being 6 not 7. Some of the teams joining would have previously played in London 2 South West 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

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Regional 2 Thames 2022–23
Team Played Won Drawn Lost Points for Points against Points diff Try bonus Loss bonus Points
1 Hammersmith & Fulham 22 18 0 4 869 348 521 17 3 92
2 Amersham & Chiltern 22 17 0 5 673 475 198 15 4 87
3 Chobham 22 16 0 6 669 528 141 14 4 82
4 Old Priorians 22 15 0 7 657 447 210 13 4 77
5 London Irish Wild Geese 22 12 0 10 530 574 −44 13 2 63
6 London Cornish 22 10 0 12 534 591 −57 13 6 59
7 Aylesbury 22 10 0 12 606 686 −80 14 5 59
8 Fullerians 21 8 1 12 460 539 −79 8 6 48
9 Belsize Park 21 8 0 13 392 506 −114 7 4 43
10 Old Haberdashers 22 8 0 14 490 616 −126 5 6 43
11 Beaconsfield 22 4 1 17 442 636 −194 5 10 33
12 Windsor 22 4 0 18 343 719 −376 5 3 24
  • If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:
  1. Number of matches won
  2. Number of draws
  3. Difference between points for and against
  4. Total number of points for
  5. Aggregate number of points scored in matches between tied teams
  6. 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 is the relegation place.
Updated: 1 September 2024
Source:[3]

Regional 2 Thames honours

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List of Regional 2 Thames honours
Season No of teams Champions Runner–up Relegated team(s) Ref
2022–23 12 Hammersmith & Fulham Amersham and Chiltern Beaconsfield and Windsor
2023–24 11 Amersham and Chiltern Belsize Park Fullerians
Green background is the promotion place.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Tough season for promoted Marlow set for a very satisfying conclusion". Maidenhead Advertiser. 6 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Regional 2 Thames".
  3. ^ "Regional 2 Thames". englandrugby.com. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
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