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Counties 2 Hampshire is an English level 8 Rugby Union league for teams based in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Up until the 2017–18 season it was known as Hampshire 1 but was changed to Hampshire Premier due to restructuring of the Hampshire leagues, which would see the re-introduction of a third division as well as 2nd and 3rd XV sides joining for the first time. Following the RFU's Adult Competition Review, from season 2022–23 it adopted its current name Counties 2 Hampshire.

Teams for 2025–26
Departing were Millbrook and Winchester II promoted to Counties 1 Hampshire as champions and runners-up respectively, while Isle of Wight were relegated to Counties 3 Hampshire. Locksheath Pumas (9th in 2024-25) did not return for the new season and instead joined the Hampshire Premiership SE merit league. ==Teams for 2024–25==
Teams for 2024–25
Departing were Guernsey Vikings, Sandown & Shanklin and Basingstoke, all promoted to Counties 1 Hampshire. Tottonians II were relegated to Counties 3 Hampshire. Joining were Havant III, Isle Of Wight, Fareham Heathans, all promoted, and Petersfield II. ==Teams for 2023–24==
Teams for 2023–24
Departing were Ellingham & Ringwood, Bognor and New Milton & District, all promoted to Counties 1 Hampshire. Alresford and Eastleigh II were relegated to Counties 3 Hampshire. Joining were Guernsey Vikings, Locksheath Pumas and Winchester II, all promoted, and Basingstoke, relegated. Alton finished 11th in Counties 1 Hampshire the previous season and would also have been relegated too but declined to compete in the RFU leagues in 2023-24. ==Teams for 2022–23==
Teams for 2022–23
This was the first season following the RFU Adult Competition Review with the league adopting its new name of Counties 2 Hampshire. Departing were Havant II and Gosport & Fareham both promoted to Counties 1 Hampshire. Also leaving were Locksheath Pumas, relegated to Counties 3 Hampshire. Joining were United Services Portsmouth and Tottonians 2XV. ==Teams for 2021–22==
Teams for 2021–22
The teams competing in 2021–22 achieved their places in the league based on performances in 2019-20, the 'previous season' column in the table below refers to that season not 2020–21. ==Season 2020–21==
Season 2020–21
On 30 October the RFU announced that a decision had been taken to cancel Adult Competitive Leagues (National League 1 and below) for the 2020/21 season meaning Hampshire Premier was not contested. ==Teams for 2019–20==
Teams for 2016–17
• Chineham • Ellingham & Ringwood • Fareham Heathens • Farnborough • Fordingbridge • Isle of Wight • New Milton & District (promoted from London 3 South West)Petersfield • Romsey (promoted from Hampshire 2) • Sandown & Shanklin • Ventnor (promoted from Hampshire 2) ==Teams and results for 2015–16==
Teams and results for 2015–16
• Chineham (promoted from Hampshire 2) • Ellingham & Ringwood (relegated from London 3 South West) • Locksheath Pumas (promoted from Hampshire 2) • Sandown & Shanklin (relegated from London 3 South West) ==Teams and results for 2014–15==
Teams and results for 2014–15
Fareham and Petersfield promoted into Hampshire 1 at the start of the season from Hampshire 2. ==Teams and results for 2013–14==
Teams and results for 2013–14
Solent Uni promoted into Hampshire 1 at the start of the season from Hampshire 2. Andover promoted to London South West 3 at the end of the season. Southampton and Overton demoted to Hampshire 2 at the end of the season. ==Teams and results for 2012–13==
Teams and results for 2012–13
Southampton promoted into Hampshire 1 at the start of the season from Hampshire 2. New Milton & District promoted to London 3 South West at the end of the season. Aldershot & Fleet and Petersfield demoted to Hampshire 2 at the end of the season. ==Teams and results for 2011-12==
Teams and results for 2011-12
Southsea Nomads promoted into Hampshire 1 at the start of the season from Hampshire 2. Lytchett Minster transferred to Dorset and Wilts Regional Leagues at the end of the season. Eastleigh promoted to London 3 South West at the end of the season. Southsea Nomads and Ventnor demoted to Hampshire 2 at the end of the season. ==Teams and results for 2010-11==
Teams and results for 2010-11
Andover promoted to London 3 South West at the end of the season. Fareham Heathens and Southampton demoted to Hampshire 2 at the end of the season. ==Teams and results for 2009-10==
Teams and results for 2009-10
Alton promoted to London 3 South West at the end of the season. Aldershot & Fleet demoted to Hampshire 2 at the end of the season. == Teams and results for 2008-09 ==
Original teams
When league rugby began in 1987 this division (known as Hampshire 1) contained the following teams: • EssoFareham HeathensGosportIsle Of WightMillbrookNew Milton & DistrictPetersfieldRushmoorSandown & ShanklinSouthamptonTottonians ==Hampshire Premier honours==
Hampshire Premier honours
Hampshire 1 (1987–1993) Originally known as Hampshire 1, it was tier 8 league with promotion up to London 3 South West and relegation down to Hampshire 2. Hampshire 1 (1993–1996) The creation of National 5 South meant that Hampshire 1 dropped from a tier 8 league to a tier 9 league for the years that National 5 South was active. Promotion and relegation continued to London 3 South West and Hampshire 2 respectively. Hampshire 1 (1996–2000) The cancellation of National 5 South at the end of the 1995–96 season meant that Hampshire 1 reverted to being a tier 8 league. Promotion and relegation continued to London 3 South West and Hampshire 2 respectively. Hampshire 1 (2000–2009) The introduction of London 4 South West ahead of the 2000–01 season meant Hampshire 1 dropped to become a tier 9 league with promotion to this new division. Relegation continued to Hampshire 1. Hampshire 1 (2009–2018) Hampshire 1 remained a tier 9 league despite national restructuring by the RFU. Promotion was to London 3 South West (formerly London 4 South West) and relegation to Hampshire 2. Hampshire Premier (2018–present) Restructuring of the Hampshire leagues saw Hampshire 1 renamed as Hampshire Premier. It remained a tier 9 league with promotion to London 3 South West and relegation to the new Hampshire 1 (formerly Hampshire 2). ==Promotion play-offs==
Promotion play-offs
Since the 2000–01 season there has been a play-off between the runners-up of Hampshire Premier and Surrey 1 for the third and final promotion place to London 3 South West. The team with the superior league record has home advantage in the tie. At the end of the 2019–20 season the Surrey 1 teams have been the most successful with twelve wins to the Hampshire Premier teams seven; and the home team has won promotion on eleven occasions compared to the away teams eight. ==Number of league titles==
Number of league titles
Andover (3) • Petersfield (3) • United Services Portsmouth (3) • Eastleigh (2) • Gosport (2) • Jersey (2) • Southampton (2) • Trojans (2) • Winchester (2) • Alton (1) • Basingstoke (1) • Ellingham & Ringwood (1) • Esso (1) • Farnborough (1) • Fordingbridge (1) • Guernsey (1) • Millbrook (1) • New Milton & District (1) • Romsey (1) • Tottonians (1) ==See also==
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