South West 2 (1987–1993) Originally South West 1 East and
South West 1 West were combined in a single division called South West 2. It was a tier 6 league with promotion up to
South West 1 and relegation down to either Western Counties or Southern Counties.
South West 2 (1993–1996) The top six teams from South West 1 and the top six from
London 1 were combined to create
National 5 South, meaning that South West 2 dropped to become a tier 7 league. Promotion continued to
South West 1 and relegation to either Western Counties or Southern Counties.
South West 2 East (1996–2009) League restructuring by the
RFU for the 1996–97 season saw South West 2 split into two regional divisions known as South West 2 East and
South West 2 West, and the cancellation of
National 5 South meant that both divisions became tier 6 leagues. Promotion continued to
South West 1, while relegation was now to either
Southern Counties North or
Southern Counties South.
South West 1 East (2009–present) League restructuring by the
RFU meant that South West 2 East and
South West 2 West were renamed as South West 1 East and South West 1 West, with both leagues remaining at tier 6. Promotion was to
National League 3 South West, while relegation continued to either
Southern Counties North or
Southern Counties South. ==Promotion play-offs==