Regional 2 Severn is a level six league in the English rugby union system, one of twelve leagues, at this level. The twelve teams are based in counties near the River Severn, i.e. Gloucestershire and Somerset, with two from Wiltshire. The clubs finishing in first place is promoted to Regional 1 South West.[1]
Current season or competition: 2023–24 Regional 2 Severn | |
| Sport | Rugby union |
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| Instituted | 2022 |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Country |  England |
| Holders | Matson (2022–23) |
| Most titles | Matson (1 title) |
| Website | [1] |
Format
editThe twelve teams in this league are drawn from across Gloucestershire (five teams), Somerset (three) and Wiltshire (four), with the league champions and runner-up promoted to Regional 1 South West. Relegation is to one of the level seven County 1 Leagues 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
editThe twelve teams in this league are drawn from across Gloucestershire (five teams), Somerset (three) and Wiltshire (four). Nine of the teams played in last season's league. Matson, as champions, are promoted to Regional 1 South West, while Frome are only team to be relegated and will play in Counties 1 Southern South. Newent have transferred to Regional 2 West Midlands.[2] Two teams were relegated from Regional 1 South West, Old Centralians and Drybrook, while Devizes were promoted from Counties 1 Southern South.
Participating teams and locations
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Locations of the 2023–24 Regional 2 Severn teams in Wiltshire | Locations of the 2023–24 Regional 2 Severn teams in Bristol & Gloucestershire Locations of the 2023–24 Regional 2 Severn teams in Avon & Somerset
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2022–23
editThe twelve teams in this league are drawn from across Gloucestershire (five teams), Somerset (five) and Wiltshire (two). Matson, won all twenty of their matches and are promoted to Regional 1 South West. Frome are the only team to be relegated and will play in Counties 1 Southern South next season. The league originally had twelve teams, but Old Patesians decided to voluntary relegate themselves to Counties 3 Gloucestershire North, a level 9 league.[6][7]
Participating teams and locations
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| Locations of the 2022–23 Regional 2 Severn teams in Bristol & Gloucestershire Locations of the 2022–23 Regional 2 Severn teams in Avon & Somerset and Wiltshire
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Final league table
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points for | Points against | Points diff | Try bonus | Loss bonus | Points | ||||||
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| 1 | Matson (P) | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 718 | 271 | +447 | 18 | 0 | 98 | |||||
| 2 | Chippenham | 20 | 15 | 0 | 5 | 711 | 372 | +339 | 15 | 2 | 77 | |||||
| 3 | Thornbury | 20 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 660 | 396 | +264 | 14 | 3 | 73 | |||||
| 4 | Newent | 20 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 560 | 474 | +86 | 11 | 1 | 66 | |||||
| 5 | Keynsham | 20 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 472 | 494 | –22 | 10 | 4 | 58 | |||||
| 6 | Chosen Hill Former Pupils | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 430 | 502 | −72 | 8 | 4 | 50 | |||||
| 7 | Trowbridge | 20 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 502 | 556 | −54 | 8 | 1 | 41 | |||||
| 8 | Cheltenham | 20 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 421 | 707 | −286 | 13 | 5 | 36 | |||||
| 9 | Gordano | 20 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 406 | 703 | −297 | 10 | 4 | 34 | |||||
| 10 | Winscombe | 20 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 354 | 521 | −167 | 5 | 3 | 30 | |||||
| 11 | Frome (R) | 20 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 379 | 617 | −238 | 4 | 5 | 25 | |||||
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| Green background is the promotion place. Pink background are relegation places. Updated: 19 June 2023 Source: [8] | ||||||||||||||||
Regional 2 Severn honours
editThe RFU reorganised the league structure in 2022 and this league is one of 12 at level six.
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| Season | No of teams | No of matches | Champions | Runners-up | Relegated teams | Ref | |||||||
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| 2022–23 | 11 | 20 | Matson | Chippenham | Frome | [8] | |||||||
Note
edit- ^ Old Patesians withdrew from Regional 2 Severn to compete in Counties 3 Gloucestershire North, a level 9 league.
References
edit- ^ "League Structure and Leagues for 2022/2023". RFU Community Communications. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ Cutting, Hazel. "Our new League for the 2023/2024 season has been announced!". Newent RFC. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "Contacts". Swindon RFC. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ "Fixtures". Swindon RFC. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ Winscombe RFC. "The Recreation Ground". Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ Halliwell, Mark. "Old Patesians RFC opt to relegate their first team for 2022-23 season". GloucestershireLive. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ "Fixture Sheet" (PDF). South West RFU Competitions. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Regional 2 Severn". England Rugby. Retrieved 26 March 2023.