Hampshire 1 is an English level 10

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league for teams based in

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and the

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. Up until the 2017–18 season it was known as Hampshire 2 but was changed to Hampshire 1 following the restructuring of the Hampshire leagues, which would see the re-introduction of a third division as well as 2nd and 3rd XV sides joining for the first time. Each year some of the clubs in this division also take part in the

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- a level 9-12 national competition. The ten teams play home and away matches from September through to April. Promoted teams move up to

Hampshire Premier Hampshire Premier is an English level 9 Rugby Union league for teams based in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Up until the 2017–18 season it was known as Hampshire 1 but was changed to Hampshire Premier due to restructuring of the Hampshir ...

while relegated teams drop to

Hampshire 2 Hampshire 2 is an English level 11 rugby union league for teams based in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It was originally known as Hampshire 3 until the 2008–09 season when it was discontinued, but the division was reinstated as Hampshire 2 ...

. The points system is as follows. *4 points awarded for a win. *2 points awarded for a draw. *0 points awarded for a loss. *1 "bonus" (+) point awarded for scoring 4 tries (or more). *1 "bonus" (+) point awarded for losing by 7 points (or fewer). No team can get more than 5 points in a match. Points awarded are the same regardless of the outcome at home or away.

Teams for 2021-22

Lockheath Pumas RFC finished 4th in 2019-20, but were promoted to

for the current season, their place was taken by US Portsmouth who had withdrawn from

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in season 2019-20. Farnborough who, were relegated from

(12th) in 2019-20, fulfilled their early fixtures but subsequently withdrew from the league in November 2021. The teams competing in 2021-22 achieved their places in the league based on performances in 2019-20, the 'previous season' column in the table below refers to that season not 2020-21.

Season 2020–21

On 30th October the RFU announced that a decision had been taken to cancel Adult Competitive Leagues (

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and below) for the 2020/21 season meaning Hampshire 1 was not contested.

Teams for 2019-20

Teams for 2018-19

Participating Clubs 2017-18

Participating Clubs 2016-17

*Aldershot & Fleet *Alresford *Alton *Fawley *Kingsclere *Loxheath Pumas (relegated from Hampshire 1) *Lymington Mariners *

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*Overton *Southampton

Participating Clubs 2015-2016

*Aldershot & Fleet *Alresford *Alton (relegated from Hampshire 1) *Fawley *Kingsclere *

*Overton *Romsey (relegated from Hampshire 1) *Southampton *Ventnor

Participating Clubs 2014-2015

*Aldershot & Fleet *Alresford *Chineham *Fawley *Locksheath Pumas *Kingsclere *Overton (relegated from Hampshire 1) *Southampton (relegated from Hampshire 1) *Southsea Nomads *Ventnor

Participating Clubs 2013-14

Petersfield and Fareham Heathens promoted into Hampshire 1 at the end of the season.

Participating Clubs 2012-13

*Alresford *Chineham *Fareham Heathens *Fawley *Locksheath Pumas *Lymington Mariners *

(relegated from Hampshire 1) *Overton *Solent University *Stoneham *Ventnor (relegated from Hampshire 1)

Original teams

When league rugby began in 1987 this division (known as Hampshire 2) contained the following teams: *

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* Ellingham & Ringwood *

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* Overton * Pegasus Palmerians *

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Hampshire 1 honours

Hampshire 2 (1987–1993)

Originally known as Hampshire 2, it was tier 9 league with promotion up to

Hampshire 1 Hampshire 1 is an English level 10 Rugby Union league for teams based in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Up until the 2017–18 season it was known as Hampshire 2 but was changed to Hampshire 1 following the restructuring of the Hampshire lea ...

and as it was the lowest league level in the region, there was no relegation.

Hampshire 2 (1993–1996)

The creation of National 5 South meant that Hampshire 2 dropped from a tier 9 league to a tier 10 league for the years that National 5 South was active. Promotion continued to

, while the introduction of Hampshire 3 ahead of the 1994–95 season meant that there was now relegation.

Hampshire 2 (1996–2000)

The cancellation of National 5 South at the end of the 1995–96 season meant that Hampshire 2 reverted to being a tier 9 league. Promotion and relegation continued to

and Hampshire 3 respectively.

Hampshire 2 (2000–2009)

The introduction of London 4 South West ahead of the 2000–01 season meant Hampshire 2 dropped to become a tier 10 league. Promotion and relegation continued to

and Hampshire 3 respectively.

Hampshire 2 (2009–2018)

Hampshire 2 remained a tier 10 league despite national restructuring by the

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. Promotion was to

and there was no relegation due to the cancellation of Hampshire 3 at the end of the 2008–09 season.

Hampshire 1 (2018–present)

Restructuring of the Hampshire leagues saw Hampshire 2 renamed as Hampshire 1. It remained a tier 10 league with promotion to

(formerly Hampshire 1) and relegation returned to the newly introduced

(formerly Hampshire 3).

Number of league titles

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(3) * Aldershot & Fleet (2) * Alresford (2) *

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(2) * New Milton & District (2) *

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(1) * Chichester II (1) *

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(1) * Fareham Heathens (1) *

(1) * Locksheath Pumas (1) *

(1) * Overton (1) * Sandown & Shanklin (1) *

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Teams for 2021-22

Season 2020–21

Teams for 2019-20

Teams for 2018-19

Participating Clubs 2017-18

Participating Clubs 2016-17

Participating Clubs 2015-2016

Participating Clubs 2014-2015

Participating Clubs 2013-14

Participating Clubs 2012-13

Original teams

Hampshire 1 honours

Hampshire 2 (1987–1993)

Hampshire 2 (1993–1996)

Hampshire 2 (1996–2000)

Hampshire 2 (2000–2009)

Hampshire 2 (2009–2018)

Hampshire 1 (2018–present)

Number of league titles

See also

Notes

References