Regional 2 South Central is a level six league in the English rugby union system, one of twelve leagues, at this level. Originally part of the South West Division of the RFU, the league was transferred to the London & SE Division for season 2023âÂÂ24, with a subsequent change of teams, with only five of the previous season's twelve teams remaining. Farnham are the current champions and are promoted to Regional 1 South Central.
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:
The club finishing in first place is automatically promoted to Regional 1 South Central. Relegated teams drop down to a level seven league.
Departing were Farnham, promoted to Regional 1 South Central while Chichester (11th) and Andover (12th) were relegated to Counties 1 Hampshire. Also leaving were Newbury Blues (8th) and North Dorset (10th) on a level transfer to Regional 2 Severn.
Leaving the league were Jersey, promoted to Regional 1 South East together with Reading and Salisbury who were relegated to Counties 1 Southern North and Counties 1 Southern South respectively. Also departing on level transfers were London Irish Amateur (to Regional 2 Thames) and Witney (to Regional 2 Severn).
Joining were North Dorset, promoted from Counties 1 Southern South together with Andover and Petersfield, both promoted from Counties 1 Hampshire. Bournemouth came down from Regional 1 South Central whilst Chobham were added on a level transfer (from Regional 2 Thames).
Regional 2 South Central has been transferred from the South West Division of the RFU to the London & SE Division and only five of the 2022âÂÂ23 seasons teams remain. The Gloucestershire and Wiltshire teams (with the exception of Salisbury) were transferred to leagues in the South West Division.
The twelve teams are based in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Wiltshire. Marlborough won all 22 of their matches and are promoted to Regional 1 South Central, while Grove (11th) and Buckingham (12th), will play in Counties 1 Southern North.
League restructuring by the RFU created twelve leagues at level six. The champions are promoted to Regional 1 South Central and the bottom sides are relegated to Counties 1 Southern North.