The 1987–88 Courage Area League South was the first full season of
rugby union within the fourth tier of the
English league system, currently known as the
National League 2 South, and was the counterpart to Courage Area League South (now
National League 2 North). Each team played one match against the other teams, playing a total of ten matches each. There was no set date for matches, clubs having to arrange the fixtures amongst themselves.
were the first ever champions, gaining promotion to the
1988–89 National Division Three while
Streatham-Croydon were the only relegated side, dropping to
London 1
Regional 1 South East (up until 2022-23 known as London & South East Premier and up until 2016-17 known as National League 3 London & South East) is a level five league in the English rugby union system. It is one of six leagues at this level ...
.
Structure
Each team played one match against each of the other teams, playing a total of ten matches each. The champions are promoted to
National Division 3 and the bottom team was relegated to either
London 1
Regional 1 South East (up until 2022-23 known as London & South East Premier and up until 2016-17 known as National League 3 London & South East) is a level five league in the English rugby union system. It is one of six leagues at this level ...
or
South West 1 depending on their locality.
Participating teams and locations
[
]
League table
Sponsorship
Area League South is part of the Courage Clubs Championship and was sponsored by Courage Brewery.
See also
* National League 2 North
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:1987-88 Courage League Area League South
N4
National League 2 South