Regional 2 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: • 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 The club finishing in first place is automatically promoted to Regional 1 South Central. Relegated teams drop down to a level seven league. ==2025–26==

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. ==2024–25==

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). League table • Points are awarded as follows: • four points for a win • two points for a draw • no points for a loss • one bonus point for scoring four tries or more in a match • one bonus point for losing by seven points or less. • If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order: • Number of matches won • Difference between points for and against • Total number of points for • Aggregate number of points scored in matches between tied teams • Number of matches won excluding the first match, then the second and so on until the tie is settled ==2023–24==

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 2022–23 seasons teams remain. The Gloucestershire and Wiltshire teams (with the exception of Salisbury) were transferred to leagues in the South West Division. League table • Points are awarded as follows: • four points for a win • two points for a draw • no points for a loss • one bonus point for scoring four tries or more in a match • one bonus point for losing by seven points or less. • If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order: • Number of matches won • Difference between points for and against • Total number of points for • Aggregate number of points scored in matches between tied teams • Number of matches won excluding the first match, then the second and so on until the tie is settled ==2022–23==

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 table • Points are awarded as follows: • four points for a win • two points for a draw • no points for a loss • one bonus point for scoring four tries or more in a match • one bonus point for losing by seven points or less. • If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order: • Number of matches won • Difference between points for and against • Total number of points for • Aggregate number of points scored in matches between tied teams • Number of matches won excluding the first match, then the second and so on until the tie is settled ==Regional 2 South Central (2022– )==

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. ==See also==