The 2011–12 National League 2 South was the third season (25th overall) of the
fourth tier (south) of the English domestic
rugby union
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competitions since the professionalised format of the
second division was introduced. The league system was 4 points for a win, 2 points for a draw and additional bonus points being awarded for scoring 4 or more tries and/or losing within 7 points of the victorious team. In terms of promotion the league champions would go straight up into
National League 1
National One, up until 2023 known as National League 1 and previously known before September 2009 as National Division Two), is the third of three national leagues in the domestic rugby union competition of England. It was known as Courage Lea ...
while the runners up would have a one-game playoff against the runners up from
National League 2 North
National League 2 North is one of three level four leagues in the English rugby union system and provides semi-professional competition for teams in Northern England. The remainder of England is covered by the two counterpart leagues National L ...
(at the home ground of the club with the superior league record) for the final promotion place.
Old Albanian
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, as champions, were promoted to the third tier (
2012–13 National League 1
The 2012–13 National League 1 was the fourth season of the third tier of the English domestic rugby union competitions since the professionalised format of the second division was introduced. New teams to the division included Esher who were ...
) for next season, along with
Richmond
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* Richmond, California, a city in the United States
* Richmond, London, a town in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England
* Richmond, North Yorkshire, a town ...
who finished second, beating the
2011–12 National League 2 North runners up
Caldy
Caldy (historically spelt Calday) is a small, affluent village on the Wirral Peninsula, Merseyside, England, south-east of West Kirby. It is part of the West Kirby & Thurstaston Ward (country subdivision), Ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Wi ...
20 - 13 after extra time at the
Richmond Athletic Ground
Built in 1886, and located in Richmond upon Thames, London, the Athletic Ground is a rugby ground, managed by Richmond Athletic Association, home to RFU Championship side London Scottish and National League 1 side Richmond. The first team ...
.
Relegated teams included
Barnes
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People
*Barnes (name), a family name and a given name (includes lists of people with that name)
Places
United Kingdom
* Barnes, London, England
** Barnes railway station
**Barnes Bridge railway station
** Barnes High Stree ...
,
Hertford
Hertford ( ) is the county town of Hertfordshire, England, and is also a civil parish in the East Hertfordshire district of the county. The parish had a population of 26,783 at the 2011 census.
The town grew around a Ford (crossing), ford on ...
(both having stayed in the division for just one season) as well as
Westcombe Park
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, with all teams dropping into
National League 3 London & SE
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due to being from the
London
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area.
Participating teams
Eleven of the teams listed below participated in the
2010–11 National League 2 South season; Launceston and Redruth were relegated from
National League 1
National One, up until 2023 known as National League 1 and previously known before September 2009 as National Division Two), is the third of three national leagues in the domestic rugby union competition of England. It was known as Courage Lea ...
,
Barnes
Barnes may refer to:
People
*Barnes (name), a family name and a given name (includes lists of people with that name)
Places
United Kingdom
* Barnes, London, England
** Barnes railway station
**Barnes Bridge railway station
** Barnes High Stree ...
(champions) and
Hertford
Hertford ( ) is the county town of Hertfordshire, England, and is also a civil parish in the East Hertfordshire district of the county. The parish had a population of 26,783 at the 2011 census.
The town grew around a Ford (crossing), ford on ...
(playoffs) were promoted from
National League 3 London & SE
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while
Hartpury College were promoted from
National League 3 South West.
Final league table
Results
Round 1
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Round 2
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Round 3
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Round 4
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Round 5
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Round 6
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Round 7
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Round 8
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Round 9
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Round 10
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Round 11
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Round 12
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Round 13
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Round 14
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Round 15
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Round 16
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Round 17
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Round 18
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Round 19
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Round 20
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Round 21
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Round 22
*Postponed. Game rescheduled to 25 February 2012.
*Postponed. Game rescheduled to 25 February 2012.
*Postponed. Game rescheduled to 25 February 2012.
*Postponed. Game rescheduled to 25 February 2012.
*Postponed. Game rescheduled to 25 February 2012.
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Round 23
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Round 22 (Rescheduled Games)
*Rescheduled from 22 February 2012.
*Rescheduled from 22 February 2012.
*Rescheduled from 22 February 2012.
*Rescheduled from 22 February 2012.
*Rescheduled from 22 February 2012.
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Round 24
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Round 25
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Round 26
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Round 27
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Round 28
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Round 29
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Round 30
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Promotion play-off
Each season, the runners-up in the National League 2 South and
National League 2 North
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participate in a play-off for promotion into
National League 1
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.
Richmond
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* Richmond, California, a city in the United States
* Richmond, London, a town in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England
* Richmond, North Yorkshire, a town ...
were runners-up in the South and would host the game as they had a better record in the league in comparison to the North runners up
Caldy
Caldy (historically spelt Calday) is a small, affluent village on the Wirral Peninsula, Merseyside, England, south-east of West Kirby. It is part of the West Kirby & Thurstaston Ward (country subdivision), Ward of the Metropolitan Borough of Wi ...
.
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Total Season Attendances
Individual statistics
* Note that points scorers includes tries as well as conversions, penalties and drop goals. Does not include North - South playoff game.
Top Points Scorers
Top Try Scorers
Season records
Team
;Largest home win — 68 pts
73 - 5 Worthing Raiders at home to Taunton on 14 April 2012
;Largest away win — 39 pts
64 - 25 Hartpury College away to Hertford on 10 September 2011
;Most points scored — 80 pts
80 – 31 Worthing Raiders at home to Lydney on 22 October 2011
;Most tries in a match — 12
Worthing Raiders at home to Lydney on 22 October 2011
;Most conversions in a match — 10
Worthing Raiders at home to Lydney on 22 October 2011
;Most penalties in a match — 6 (x2)
Richmond away to Dings Crusaders on 19 November 2011
Westcombe Park away to Dings Crusaders on 14 January 2012
;Most drop goals in a match — 1
N/A - multiple teams
Player
;Most points in a match — 30
Matthew McLean for Worthing Raiders at home to Lydney on 22 October 2011
;Most tries in a match — 4 (x6)
Terry Adams for Old Albanian at home to Taunton on 22 October 2011
Daniel Norton for Hartpury College away to Shelford on 22 October 2011
Ian Clark for Hartpury College away to Southend Saxons on 3 December 2011
Mike Allan for Hertford at home to Lydney on 10 December 2011
Taniela Bakoso for Shelford at home to Dings Crusaders on 21 January 2012
Peceli Nacamavuto for Shelford at home to Lydney on 25 February 2012
;Most conversions in a match — 10
Matthew McLean for Worthing Raiders at home to Lydney on 22 October 2011
;Most penalties in a match — 6 (x2)
Thomas Platt for Richmond away to Dings Crusaders on 19 November 2011
Luke Giles for Westcombe Park away to Dings Crusaders on 14 January 2012
;Most drop goals in a match — 1
N/A - multiple players
Attendances
;Highest — 1,640
Taunton Titans at home to Redruth on 10 March 2012
;Lowest — 40
Barnes at home to Lydney on 27 August 2011
;Highest Average Attendance — 841
Redruth
;Lowest Average Attendance — 100
Barnes
See also
* 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 consi ...
* Rugby union in England
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References
External links
NCA Rugby
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2011–12
2011–12 in English rugby union leagues