The 2024–25 National League 2 West is the third season of the fourth-tier (west) of the English domestic rugby union competitions; one of three at this level. The others are National League 2 East and National League 2 North.
2024–25 National League 2 West | |
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Date | September 2024 – April 2025 |
Structure
editThe league consists of fourteen teams who play the others on a home and away basis, to make a total of 26 matches each. The champions are promoted to National League 1. The bottom two teams are relegated to Regional 1 Midlands or Regional 1 South West.[1]
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.
Participating teams and locations
editTeam | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
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Bournville | Avery Fields [2] | Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands | 10th | |
Camborne | Crane Park[a] | 7,000 (780 seats) | Camborne, Cornwall | 6th |
Cinderford | Beavis Memorial Ground[3] | 2,500 | Cinderford, Gloucestershire | Relegated from National League 1 (14th)[4] |
Clifton | Station Road [5] | 2,500 (400 seats) | Cribbs Causeway, Patchway, Bristol | 3rd |
Devonport Services | The Rectory | 2,000 | Devonport, Plymouth, Devon | Promoted from Regional 1 South West (champions)[6] |
Exeter University | Topsham Sports Ground[7] | Exeter, Devon | 5th | |
Hinckley | De Montfort Park [8] | 2,000 | Hinckley, Leicestershire | 7th |
Hornets | The Nest, Hutton Moor Park [9] | Weston-super-Mare, Somerset | 12th | |
Loughborough Students | East Park[b] | 1,000 | Loughborough, Leicestershire | 8th |
Luctonians | Mortimer Park [10] | 2,500 (300 seats) | Kingsland, Herefordshire | Runners up |
Macclesfield | Priory Park | 1,250 (250 seats) | Macclesfield, Cheshire | Promoted from Regional 1 North West (champions)[11] |
Old Redcliffians | Scotland Lane [12] | Brislington, Bristol | 4th | |
Redruth | Recreation Ground [13] | 3,500 (580 seats) | Redruth, Cornwall | 9th |
Taunton Titans | Veritas Park[14] | 2,000 (198 seats) | Taunton, Somerset | Relegated from National League 1 (13th)[4] |
League table
editPos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | Bournville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Promotion place |
2 | Camborne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
3 | Cinderford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
4 | Clifton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
5 | Devonport Services | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
6 | Exeter University | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
7 | Hinckley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
8 | Hornets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
9 | Loughborough Students | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
10 | Luctonians | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
11 | Macclesfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
12 | Old Redcliffians | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
13 | Redruth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation place |
14 | Taunton Titans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First match(es) will be played: September 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:
Rules for classification: 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
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ Also known as the Recreation Ground.
- ^ Since relegation from the 2018–19 National League 1 Loughborough Students have switched games from the Loughborugh University Stadium to nearby East Park.
References
edit- ^ "How promotion and relegation will work for Men's National 1 and below and Women's Championship and below". England Rugby. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ^ "Avery Fields Sports & Events". Bournville RFC. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Contact us". Cinderford RFC. Retrieved 22 June 2023.
- ^ a b Heal Chris (29 April 2024). "Bishop's Stortford and Leicester Lions survive while Rotherham complete centenary year as champions". Talking Rugby Union.
- ^ "Station Road". Clifton Rugby Club. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "RUGBY REPORTS: Devonport Services dig deep to secure the Regional One South West title at Lydney". Plymouth Gazette. 24 March 2024.
- ^ "University of Exeter Topsham Sport Ground". Exeter University RFC. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Leicester Road". Hinkley Rugby Club. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Contacts". Hornets RFC. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Mortimer Park". Luctonians Sports Club. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Macclesfield 57 – Penrith 15". Macclesfield Rugby. 6 April 2024.
- ^ "Scotland Lane". Old Redcliffians RFC. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "The Recreation Ground". Redruth Rugby Football Club. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ "Veritas Park". Taunton Rugby Football Club. Retrieved 23 June 2023.