Regional 1 South Central is a level five league in the
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.
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, with the twelve teams drawn from across
southern and
South East England
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. The other level five leagues are
Regional 1 Midlands
Regional 1 Midlands (until 2022–23 known as Midlands Premier and up until 2016–17 known as National League 3 Midlands) is a level five semi-professional league in the English rugby union system. It is one of six leagues at this level. When ...
,
Regional 1 North West
Regional 1 North West is a level five league in the English rugby union system, with the twelve teams drawn from across North West England. The other level five leagues are Regional 1 Midlands
Regional 1 Midlands (until 2022–23 known as ...
,
Regional 1 North East,
Regional 1 South East and
Regional 1 South West.
Wimbledon are the champions and are promoted to
National League 2 East
National League 2 East is a new rugby union league at level four in the English rugby union system and provides semi-professional competition for teams in London, South East England and East of England. The remainder of England is covered b ...
Format
The twelve teams in this league are drawn from across southern England, with the league champions promoted to
National 2 East. The league's bottom two teams are relegated to either
Regional 2 Thames or
Regional 2 South Central depending on their geographic location.
[ The season runs from September to April and comprises twenty-two rounds of matches, with each club playing each of its rivals home and away. The results of the matches contribute points to the league table 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
]
Current season
Teams leaving the league are the champions Wimbledon, promoted to National League 2 East, while two teams are relegated; Wootton Basset (11th position) and Sutton & Epsom (12th) to Regional 2 South Central and Regional 2 Thames respectively. Three teams are promoted from Regional 2 leagues; Hammersmith & Fulham, Horsham and Marlborough from Regional 2 Thames, Regional 2 South East and Regional 2 South Central respectively. CS Rugby 1863
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and Tunbridge Wells
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are both transferred from Regional 1 South East. The remaining seven teams played in this league last season.
Participating teams and locations
League table
Results
2022–23
Participating teams and locations
League table
Results
Regional 1 South Central honours
References
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Recurring sporting events established in 2022
Sports leagues established in 2022