National_League_2_West

National League 2 West

National League 2 West

Level four rugby union league in England

National League 2 West is a rugby union league at level four in the English rugby union system and provides semi-professional competition for teams in the Midlands and South West England. The remainder of England is covered by two other regional leagues; National League 2 East and National League 2 North.[1] The champion club is promoted to National One. The last two teams are relegated to either Regional 1 Midlands or Regional 1 South West.

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Leicester Lions became champions, with three matches to spare, following their 33 – 5 win over Loughborough Students on 25 March 2023.[2] Barnstaple (13th place) and Stourbridge (14th) are relegated to Regional 1 South West and Regional 1 Midlands respectively.

Prior to the 2022–23 season, National League 2 West and National League 2 East were part of a unified division known as National League 2 South.

Structure

The league consists of fourteen teams who play the others on a home and away basis, to make a total of 26 matches each. The champions are promoted to National League 1 and the bottom two teams are relegated to either Regional 1 Midlands or Regional 1 South West depending on the location of the teams.

The results of the matches contribute points to the league 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

Main article: 2023–24 National League 2 West

Participating teams and locations

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League table

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National Two West honours

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Number of league titles

Notes

  1. Since relegation from the 2018–19 National League 1 Loughborough Students have switched games from the Loughborugh University Stadium to nearby East Park.

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Update on Structural Changes to National League Rugby". National League Rugby. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  2. [2]
    Howkins, Mike (26 March 2023). "Lions seal the title in style on home soil". The RugbyPaper. No. 758. pp. 34–5.
  3. [3]
    "League compositions confirmed for 2023/24 season". Natiional League Rugby. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
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    "Avery Fields Sports & Events". Bourneville RFC. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
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    "Hare Lane". Chester RUFC. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
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    "Station Road". Clifton Rugby Club. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
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    "Shaftsbury Park". Dings Crusaders RFC. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
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    "University of Exeter Topsham Sport Ground". Exeter University RFC. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
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    "Leicester Road". Hinkley Rugby Club. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
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    "Contacts". Hornets RFC. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
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    "Mortimer Park". Luctonians Sports Club. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
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    "Scotland Lane". Old Redcliffians RFC. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
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    "The Recreation Ground". Redruth Rugby Football Club. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  14. [14]
    "National League 2 West". England Rugby.
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    "National League 2 West". England Rugby. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
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