Regional 2 Anglia
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Current season or competition: 2024-25 Regional 2 Anglia | |
| Sport | Rugby union |
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| Number of teams | 12 |
| Country |  England |
| Website | https://www.englandrugby.com/fixtures-and-results/search-results?division=56593&competition=261&season=2024-2025 |
Regional 2 Anglia is an English level 6 rugby union regional league for rugby clubs in London and the south-east of England including sides from Essex, Hertfordshire, Greater London, Suffolk and Norfolk. It was created as a product of 2022 Adult Competition Review.[1]
Structure and format
[edit]The twelve teams play home and away matches from September through to April, making a total of twenty-two matches each. 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
There is one automatic promotion place and two relegation places. The first-placed team at the end of season wins promotion to Regional 1 South East. The last three placed clubs are usually relegated to either Counties 1 Eastern Counties, Counties 1 Essex or Counties 1 Herts/Middlesex depending on location.[2] -->
Teams for 2024–25
[edit]Departing were Southend Saxons promoted to Regional 1 South East. Norwich and Saffron Walden were relegated to Counties 1 Eastern Counties.
Joining the league were Wanstead from Counties 1 Essex, Wymondham[3] promoted from Counties 1 Eastern Counties together with Rochford Hundred[4] and Westcliff, both relegated from Regional 1 South East.
Thurrock finished 4th in the previous season but were level transferred to Regional 2 South East for the new season.
Two weeks before the season started Dagenham, 9th in 2023-24, withdrew from the league citing ""...a combination of unforeseen circumstances within the club and a significant shortage of players..." meaning it will be completed with eleven sides in 2024-25.[5]
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  London Locations of the 2024-25 Regional 2 Anglia teams in Essex, Suffolk & Norfolk Location of 2024-25 Regional 2 Anglia teams in London
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Teams for 2023–24
[edit]Departing were Chingford and Ipswich,[9] relegated to Counties 1 Essex and Counties 1 Eastern Counties repspectively whilst Letchworth Garden City were promoted to Regional 1 South East. Joining were Holt[10] and Saffron Walden,[11] both promoted from Counties 1 Eastern Counties as were Harlow[12] and Dagenham[13] from Counties 1 Essex.
H.A.C. left on a level transfer to Regional 2 Thames.
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London Locations of the 2023-24 Regional 2 Anglia teams in Essex, Suffolk & Norfolk Location of 2023-24 Regional 2 Anglia teams in London
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Teams for 2022–23
[edit]This was the first season following the RFU Adult Competition Review. The league had similarities to London 2 North East but was a level higher in the English rugby pyramid being 6 not 7. Some of the teams joining would have previously played in London 2 North West being Herts Rugby or Middlesex Rugby affiliated clubs.
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London Locations of the 2022-23 Regional 2 Anglia teams in Hertfordshire, Essex, Suffolk & Norfolk Location of 2022-23 Regional 2 Anglia teams in London
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References
[edit]- ^ "Future competition structure 2022/23 in the adult male game". RFU. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Competition Details". RFU. 23 April 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "Double Promotion For Wymondham Rugby Club". Wymondham Magazine. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Rochford Hundred ready to rebuild after relegation". Basildon Canvey Southend Echo. 14 April 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
- ^ "Statement from Dagenham RUFC". Dagenham RUFC. 19 August 2024.
- ^ "Holt 1XV League Table 2024-25". Holt RFC. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Regional 2 Anglia 2024/25". Stowmarket RFC. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Wanstead Rugby Club - Contacts".
- ^ "West Norfolk beaten by Ipswich as Suffolk outfit take control in second half". Lynn News. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Chairman's End of Season Letter". Holt RFC. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Saffron Walden Rugby Club storm to title and promotion". Saffron Walden Reporter. 27 February 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Harlow Rugby Club seal glorious promotion with emphatic win". Your Harlow. 12 March 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Dagenham Rugby Club celebrate historic weekend". Barking & Dagenham Post. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2024.