Sussex 4 is an English level 12 rugby union league traditionally divided into two regional divisions. It is run by the
Sussex Rugby Football Union and features teams from this county. Teams play home and away matches from September to April. Promoted teams move up to
Sussex Oranjeboom Division 3
Sussex 3 (known as Sussex Oranjeboom Division 3 for sponsorship reasons) is an English level 11 Rugby Union League. It is run by the Sussex Rugby Football Union and was originally for teams predominantly from West Sussex until a division reor ...
and there is no relegation. The division has changed format several times in its history, originally being a regional division before changing to a single division and then back to a regional for the 2016-17 season.
Sussex 4 honours
Sussex 3 East / West
What is now known as Sussex 4 was introduced as Sussex 3 despite being at the 4th level of Sussex rugby. It was split into two regional divisions - Sussex "Bishop's Finger" 3 East and Sussex "Late Red" 3 West. Both divisions were ranked at tier 12 of the English league system, with promotion to either
Sussex 2 East and
Sussex "Oranjeboom" 2 West and, as it was the lowest regional division, there was no relegation.
Sussex 3
The division would re-merge as a single division known as Sussex "Late Red" 3. Promotion continued to either
Sussex "Asahi" 2 East or
Sussex "Oranjeboom" 2 West, and there was no relegation.
Sussex 4 West
The division would be renamed Sussex "Late Red" 4 West and would sit at tier 12 of the league system. Promotion was to
Sussex 3 and there was no relegation.
Number of league titles
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Burgess II (1)
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Haywards Heath II (1)
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Places
England
*Holbrook, Derbyshire, a village
* Holbrook, Somerset, a hamlet in Charlton Musgrove
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Horsham II (1)
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Horsham III (1)
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Hove IV (1)
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Newick II (1)
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Seaford II (1)
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Uckfield III (1)
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Worthing Senior I
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Worthing Senior II
Notes
See also
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Sussex RFU
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English rugby union system
Men's Rugby union in England consists of 106 leagues, which includes professional leagues at the highest level, down to amateur regional leagues. Promotion and relegation are in place throughout the system.
Women's Rugby union in England cons ...
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Rugby union in England
Rugby union in England is one of the leading professional and recreational team sports. In 1871 the Rugby Football Union, the governing body for rugby union in England, was formed by 21 rugby clubs, and the first international match, which invo ...
References
External links
Sussex Rugby
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Rugby union leagues in England
Rugby union in Sussex