# Regional 2 South East

Regional 2 South East, previously known as London 1 South, is an English level 6 rugby union regional league for rugby clubs in London and the south-east of England including sides from East Sussex, south Essex, south Greater London, Hampshire, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex. When this division began in 1987 it was known as London 2 South, changing to London 1 South ahead of the 2009–10 season. It used to be the feeder league for London & South East Premier into which the champion team each season was promoted whilst the second-placed team entered a play-off against the runner-up of London 1 North. Three teams were relegated into either London 2 South East and London 2 South West depending on their location. The league was renamed as Regional 2 South East for the 2022-23 season and moved from a 14 team, to a 12 team competition. The champion would be promoted to either Regional 1 South Central or Regional 1 South East depending on geographical location, whilst relegated sides would go to either Counties 1 Kent or Counties 1 Surrey/Sussex.
The winner of the league after the revamp was Horsham, whilst current champions are Old Alleynians who were promoted to Regional 1 South Central for the 2024-25 season.

## Structure and format

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 either Regional 1 South Central or Regional 1 South East

## Teams for 2024–25

Departing were Old Alleynians as champions, promoted to Regional 1 South Central. Relegated were Cobham RFC and London Cornish RFC both to Counties 1 Surrey/Sussex. Joining were Dartfordians, runners-up in Counties 1 Kent (Canterbury 2XV won the league but owing to league regulations were not permitted to be promoted to Level 6), Old Tiffinians runners up in Counties 1 Surrey/Sussex and Thurrock who were level transferred from Regional 2 Anglia.

## 2023–24

Departing were Horsham Rugby Club as champions, promoted to Regional 1 South Central. Also leaving the league were Farnham, Guildford and Chichester - all level transferred to Regional 2 South Central. Relegated were KCS Old Boys to Counties 1 Surrey/Sussex and Dartfordians to Counties 1 Kent respectively. Joining were Cobham and London Cornish on a level transfer from Regional 2 Thames, Old Alleynian came up from Counties 1 Kent while Medway and Sidcup and were relegated from Regional 1 South East as were Sutton & Epsom from Regional 1 South Central.

### League table

Regional 2 South East 2023–24 :
| | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Points Diff | Try bonus | Loss bonus | Points | Adjust |
| C | Old Alleynians | 22 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 793 | 454 | +339 | 15 | 3 | 82 |
| 2 | Battersea Ironsides | 22 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 655 | 456 | +199 | 12 | 4 | 80 |
| 3 | Medway | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 591 | 541 | +50 | 11 | 2 | 69 |
| 4 | Old Reigatian | 22 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 626 | 627 | -1 | 15 | 2 | 69 |
| 5 | Sidcup | 22 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 584 | 516 | +68 | 10 | 4 | 63 |
| 6 | Beckenham | 22 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 610 | 618 | -8 | 12 | 5 | 61 |
| 7 | Reeds Weybridge | 22 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 547 | 419 | 128 | 8 | 5 | 60 | -5 |
| 8 | Sutton & Epsom | 22 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 599 | 598 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 53 |
| 9 | Old Colfeians | 22 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 517 | 601 | −84 | 8 | 5 | 49 |
| 10 | Gravesend | 22 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 484 | 579 | −95 | 7 | 7 | 42 |
| R | Cobham | 22 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 475 | 760 | −285 | 9 | 3 | 36 |
| R | London Cornish | 22 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 451 | 763 | −312 | 6 | 3 | 29 |
| If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order: Number of matches won Number of draws 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 |||||||||||||||
| Green background is the promotion place. Pink background are the relegation places. Updated: 6 April 2024 Source: |||||||||||||||

## 2022–23

This was the first season following the RFU Adult Competition Review. The league was substantially similar to London 1 South but was smaller as seven teams left but only six joined (14 teams reduced to 12) with Regional 2 Thames and Regional 2 South Central taking teams that historically would have played in London 1 South.
Departing were London Welsh and Camberley who were promoted to Regional 1 South Central and Medway, promoted to Regional 1 South East. Also leaving the league were Hammersmith & Fulham, London Cornish, Cobham and London Irish Wild Geese - all level transferred to Regional 2 Thames.
In their place came Old Colfeians, Beckenham, Gravesend and Dartfordians - the top four from London 2 South East alongside Old Reigatian and Reeds Weybridge from London 2 South West.

### League table

Regional 2 South East 2022–23 :
| | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points For | Points Against | Points Diff | Try bonus | Loss bonus | Points | Adjust |
| C | Horsham | 22 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 735 | 312 | +423 | 17 | 2 | 91 |
| 2 | Farnham | 22 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 486 | 431 | +55 | 9 | 0 | 78 |
| 3 | Reeds Weybridge | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 559 | 490 | +69 | 8 | 6 | 70 |
| 4 | Old Reigatian | 22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 617 | 583 | +34 | 14 | 4 | 68 |
| 5 | Battersea Ironsides | 22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 635 | 505 | +130 | 10 | 4 | 64 |
| 6 | Gravesend | 22 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 447 | 490 | -43 | 7 | 2 | 59 |
| 7 | Old Colfeians | 22 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 473 | 517 | -44 | 7 | 5 | 54 |
| 8 | Guildford | 22 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 480 | 509 | -29 | 10 | 7 | 50 | -5 |
| 9 | Chichester | 22 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 510 | 560 | −50 | 7 | 4 | 44 |
| 10 | Beckenham | 22 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 429 | 489 | −60 | 6 | 8 | 43 |
| R | Dartfordians | 22 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 426 | 630 | −204 | 10 | 9 | 43 |
| R | KCS Old Boys | 22 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 324 | 605 | −281 | 6 | 2 | 13 | -15 |
| If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order: Number of matches won Number of draws 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 |||||||||||||||
| Green background is the promotion place. Pink background are the relegation places. Updated: 6 April 2024 Source: |||||||||||||||

## 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. Ahead of the season Haywards Heath (promoted as London 2 SE champions in 2019–20) withdrew from the league leaving London 1 South with thirteen teams.
Departing were Havant and Westcombe Park, promoted to L&SE Premier whilst H.A.C were relegated to London 2 North West as were Dartfordians and Beckenham to London 2 South East. Thurrock and Belsize Park were level transferred to London 1 North.
In their place came Battersea Ironsides and Farnham from London 2 South West, London Welsh and Hammersmith & Fulham from L2NW whilst Guildford and London Irish Wild Geese were relegated from L&SE Premier.

## 2020–21

On 30 October 2020 the RFU announced that due to the coronavirus pandemic a decision had been taken to cancel Adult Competitive Leagues (National League 1 and below) for the 2020–21 season meaning London 1 South was not contested.

## 2019–20

Departing were Sevenoaks and Brighton, promoted to L&SE Premier whilst Chobham and Tottonians were relegated to London 2 South West and Hove to London 2 South East. In their place came Beckenham and Horsham from London 2 SE, Belsize Park from London 2 NW, KCS Old Boys from London 2 SW and H.A.C. on a level transfer from London 1 North

## 2017–18

| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
| Brighton | Waterhall Playing Fields | | Brighton, East Sussex | 11th |
| Chichester | Oaklands Park | | Chichester, West Sussex | Relegated from National League 3 London & SE (12th) |
| Chobham | Fowlers Wells | | Chobham, Surrey | 10th |
| Cobham | Old Surbitonians Memorial Ground | | Cobham, Surrey | 6th |
| CS Rugby 1863 | King's House Sports Ground | | Chiswick, London | 5th |
| Gravesend | Rectory Field | | Gravesend, Kent | 8th |
| Havant | Hook's Lane | 1,500 | Havant, Hampshire | 3rd |
| London Cornish | Richardson Evans Memorial Playing Fields | | Roehampton Vale, London | Promoted from London 2 South West (champions) |
| Maidstone | William Davey Memorial Ground | | Maidstone, Kent | 9th |
| Medway | Priestfields | | Rochester, Kent | Promoted from London 2 South East (champions) |
| Old Colfeians | Horn Park | | Lee, London | Promoted from London 2 South East (playoff) |
| Sevenoaks | Knole Paddock | 1,000 | Sevenoaks, Kent | 7th |
| Thurrock | Oakfield | | Grays, Essex | Level transfer from London 1 North (6th) |
| Tottonians | Water Lane | | Totton, Hampshire | 4th |

## 2016–17

Sutton & Epsom, the current champions were promoted to National 3 London & South East for the 2016–17 season, while the second-placed team, Guildford beat Tring, the runner-up from London 1 North, in a play-off for the second promotion place. Twickenham and Charlton Park are relegated. Medway were also relegated despite finishing third due to an RFU punishment for incorrect registration of, and illegal payments to, players thus granting a reprieve from relegation for Gosport and Fareham.
Medway were replaced by Gravesend who were relegated from National 3 London & SE. Promoted into the league were winners of London 2 South East, Tunbridge Wells as well as Cobham as champions of London 2 South West and play-off winners Sevenoaks. CS Rugby 1863 were transferred from London 1 North because they were the most southern team in London 1 North due to an imbalance in North and South teams in the leagues.
| Team | Ground | City/Area | Previous season |
| Brighton | Waterhall | Brighton, East Sussex | 5th |
| Chiswick | Dukes Meadows | Chiswick, Hounslow, London | 10th |
| Chobham | Fowlers Wells | Chobham, Surrey | 8th |
| Cobham | Old Surbitonians Memorial Ground | Cobham, Surrey | promoted from London 2 South West as champions |
| CS Rugby 1863 | King's House Sports Ground | Chiswick, London | level transferred from London 1 North |
| Dover | Crabble Athletic Ground | Dover, Kent | 11th |
| Gosport & Fareham | Gosport Park | Gosport, Hampshire | 12th |
| Gravesend | Donald Biggs Drive | Gravesend, Kent | relegated from National League 3 London & SE |
| Havant | Hook's Lane | Havant, Hampshire | 9th |
| Maidstone | William Day Memorial Ground | Maidstone, Kent | 6th |
| Sevenoaks | Knole Paddock | Sevenoaks, Kent | promoted from London 2 South East via play-off |
| Sidcup | Crescent Farm | Sidcup, Kent | 4th |
| Tottonians | Water Lane | Totton, Hampshire | 7th |
| Tunbridge Wells | St Marks Recreation Ground | Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent | promoted from London 2 South East as champions |

## 2015–16

| Team | Ground | City/Area | Previous season |
| Brighton | Waterhall | Brighton, East Sussex | 6th |
| Charlton Park | Broad Walk | Kidbrooke, London | 8th |
| Chiswick | Dukes Meadows | Chiswick, London | promoted from London 2 North West via play-off |
| Chobham | Fowlers Wells | Chobham, Surrey | 2nd |
| Dover | Crabble Athletic Ground | Dover, Kent | 10th |
| Gosport & Fareham | Gosport Park | Gosport, Hampshire | 9th |
| Guildford | Broadwater Sports Club | Farncombe, Surrey | 5th |
| Havant | Hook's Lane | Havant, Hampshire | 7th |
| Maidstone | William Davey Memorial Ground | Maidstone, Kent | promoted from London 2 South East as champions |
| Medway | Priestfields Recreation Ground | Rochester, Kent | promoted from London 2 South East via play-off |
| Sidcup | Crescent Farm | Sidcup, Kent | 4th |
| Sutton & Epsom | Rugby Lane | Cheam, London | 3rd |
| Tottonians | Water Lane | Totton, Hampshire | promoted from London 2 South West as champions |
| Twickenham | Parkfields | Hampton, London | 11th |

### Final league table

2015–16 London 1 South table :
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification |
| 1 | Sutton & Epsom (C) | 26 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 853 | 415 | +438 | 17 | 1 | 112 | Promotion place |
| 2 | Guildford (P) | 26 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 802 | 481 | +321 | 15 | 3 | 98 | Play-off place |
| 3 | Medway (R) | 26 | 19 | 0 | 7 | 710 | 494 | +216 | 12 | 3 | 91 | Relegated |
| 4 | Sidcup | 26 | 18 | 1 | 7 | 735 | 477 | +258 | 13 | 4 | 91 | |
| 5 | Brighton | 26 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 661 | 480 | +181 | 13 | 7 | 84 | |
| 6 | Maidstone | 26 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 733 | 541 | +192 | 11 | 1 | 80 | |
| 7 | Tottonans | 26 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 741 | 464 | +277 | 12 | 3 | 79 | |
| 8 | Chobham | 26 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 720 | 598 | +122 | 13 | 8 | 73 | |
| 9 | Havant | 26 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 724 | 688 | +36 | 13 | 7 | 68 | |
| 10 | Chiswick | 26 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 496 | 707 | −211 | 5 | 2 | 49 | |
| 11 | Dover | 26 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 425 | 748 | −323 | 6 | 7 | 37 | |
| 12 | Gosport & Fareham | 26 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 458 | 959 | −501 | 8 | 1 | 29 | |
| 13 | Twickenham (R) | 26 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 424 | 859 | −435 | 7 | 6 | 21 | Relegated |
| 14 | Charlton Park (R) | 26 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 413 | 984 | −571 | 2 | 4 | 20 | Relegated |
* 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 Notes:
* ↑ Likely level transfer from London 2 North West - this may change.
* ↑ Likely level transfer from London 1 North - this may change.
* ↑ Despite finishing third in the league, Medway were forcibly relegated by the RFU to London 2 South East and banned from playing in the Kent County Cup after being found guilty of illegal payments to players and incorrect registration of players.

### Promotion play-off

Each season, the runners-up in London 1 South and London 1 North participate in a play-off for promotion to National 3 London & SE. The team with the best playing record, in this case Tring, from London 1 North, was the home team and the away team Guildford, won the match 26 – 21, with a try in the 79th minute.
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | Pts |
| Tring | 26 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 987 | 360 | +627 | 17 | 0 | 109 |
| Guildford (P) | 26 | 20 | 0 | 6 | 802 | 481 | +321 | 15 | 3 | 98 |
* 30 April 2016 15:00
| Tring | 21 – 26 | Guildford |
| | Tring Rangers Guildford | |
* Pendley Sports Centre Attendance: 700

## 2014–15

* Basingstoke (relegated from National League 3 London & SE)
* Brighton
* Charlton Park (promoted from London 2 South East)
* Chobham
* Cobham
* Dover
* Gosport & Fareham (promoted from London 2 South West)
* Guildford
* Havant
* Hove
* Sidcup
* Sutton & Epsom
* Twickenham (promoted from London 2 North West (play-off winners))
* Wimbledon

## 2013–14

* Beckenham
* Brighton (promoted from London 2 South East)
* Chichester
* Chobham (promoted from London 2 South West)
* Cobham
* Dover
* Gravesend
* Havant
* Haywards Heath
* Hove
* Sidcup
* Staines (relegated from National League 3 London & SE)
* Sutton & Epsom RFC (promoted from London 2 South West)
* Wimbledon RFC

## 2012–13

* Basingstoke
* Beckenham
* Chichester
* Cobham
* Dover
* East Grinstead
* Gosport & Fareham
* Havant (relegated from National League 3 London & SE)
* Haywards Heath
* Hove
* Old Colfeians (transferred from London 1 North)
* Trojans
* Sidcup
* Sutton & Epsom RFC
* Wimbledon

## 2011–12

* Basingstoke
* Beckenham
* Chichester
* Cobham
* Dover
* Guernsey
* Haywards Heath
* Hove
* Old Elthamians
* Portsmouth RFC
* Sidcup
* Sutton & Epsom RFC
* Thanet Wanderers
* Trojans RFC

## 2010–11

* Beckenham
* Chichester
* Cobham
* Chobham
* Dover
* Haywards Heath
* Hove
* London Irish Wild Geese
* Portsmouth RFC
* Sutton & Epsom RFC
* Thanet Wanderers
* Tonbridge Juddians
* Tunbridge Wells
* Wimbledon

## 2009-10

* Aylesford Bulls
* Beckenham
* Chichester
* Cobham
* Chobham
* Dover
* Gravesend
* Maidstone
* Old Colfeians
* Old Elthamians
* Sidcup
* Thanet Wanderers
* Tunbridge Wells
* Wimbledon

## Original teams

When league rugby began in 1987 this division (known as London 2 South) contained the following teams:
* Basingstoke
* Camberley
* Gravesend
* KCS Old Boys
* Old Alleynians
* Old Brockleians
* Old Mid-Whitgiftian
* Old Reigatian
* Portsmouth
* Old Juddian
* Worthing

## Honours
### London 2 South (1987–1993)

In the first season of the English rugby union league pyramid, sponsored by Courage, there was six, tier six leagues. The initial name was London 2 South and was for teams based in London and the counties of Hampshire, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. There was eleven teams in the league and each team played one match against each of the other teams, giving each team five home matches and five away matches. The winning team was awarded two points, and there was one point for each team in a drawn match.
The original London 2 South was a tier 6 league with promotion to London 1 and relegation to either London 3 South East or London 3 South West.
London 2 South :
| Season | No of teams | No of matches | Champions | Runners-up | Relegated teams |
| 1987–88 | 11 | 10 | Basingstoke | Old Mid-Whitgiftian | Old Juddian, Portsmouth |
| 1988–89 | 11 | 10 | Old Alleynians | Worthing | Old Reigatian, KCS Old Boys, Purley |
| 1989–90 | 11 | 10 | Old Mid-Whitgiftian | Camberley | Alton |
| 1990–91 | 11 | 10 | Dorking | Westcombe Park | Old Brockleians, Dartfordians |
| 1991–92 | 11 | 10 | Old Colfeians | Guildford & Godalming | Tunbridge Wells |
| 1992–93 | 13 | 12 | Camberley | Westcombe Park | No relegation |

### London 2 South (1993–1996)

At the end of the 1992–93 season the top six teams from London Division 1 and the top six from South West Division 1 were combined to create National 5 South. This meant that London 2 South dropped from a tier 6 league to a tier 7 league for the years that National 5 South was active. Promotion continued to London 1 and relegation to either London 3 South East or London 3 South West.
London 2 South :
| Season | No of teams | No of matches | Champions | Runners-up | Relegated teams |
| 1993–94 | 13 | 12 | Esher | Westcombe Park | KCS Old Boys, Worthing, Lewes |
| 1994–95 | 13 | 12 | Charlton Park | Old Blues | Portsmouth, Old Alleynians, Sidcup |
| 1995–96 | 13 | 12 | Wimbledon | Thanet Wanderers | Maidstone |

### London 2 South (1996–2009)

The cancellation of National 5 South at the end of the 1995–96 season meant that London 2 South reverted to being a tier 6 league. Promotion continued to London 1 and relegation down to either London 3 South East or London 3 South West (renamed to London 2 South East and London 2 South West from the 2000–01 season onward).
London 2 South :
| Season | No of teams | No of matches | Champions | Runners-up | Relegated teams |
| 1996–97 | 13 | 12 | Thanet Wanderers | Gravesend | No relegation |
| 1997–98 | 17 | 15 | Westcombe Park | Winchester | Brockleians, Streatham-Croydon, Old Reigatian |
| 1998–99 | 15 | 14 | Winchester | Sevenoaks | No relegation |
| 1999–00 | 17 | 16 | Canterbury | Haywards Heath | Multiple teams |
| 2000–01 | 12 | 22 | Haywards Heath | Canterbury | Tonbridge Juddian, Alton, Old Guildfordians |
| 2001–02 | 12 | 22 | Canterbury | Portsmouth | Gravesend, Guildford & Godalming |
| 2002–03 | 12 | 22 | Worthing | Portsmouth | Sevenoaks, Effingham & Leatherhead, Maidstone |
| 2003–04 | 12 | 22 | Richmond | Barnes | Cobham, Andover, Winchester |
| 2004–05 | 12 | 22 | Barnes | Portsmouth | Camberley, Tunbridge Wells, Dartfordians |
| 2005–06 | 12 | 22 | Portsmouth | Guildford | Old Mid-Whitgiftian, Sidcup, Gosport & Fareham |
| 2006–07 | 12 | 22 | Sutton & Epsom | Thanet Wanderers | London Irish Amateur, Lewes, Andover |
| 2007–08 | 12 | 22 | Haywards Heath | Jersey | Sevenoaks, Wimbledon, Guildford |
| 2008–09 | 12 | 22 | Basingstoke | Dorking | No relegation |

### London 1 South

London 2 South was renamed to London 1 South from the 2009–10 season. It continued as a tier 6 league with promotion to National League 3 London & South East (formerly London 1 and currently known as London & South East Premier) and relegation to London 2 South East and London 2 South West (formerly London 3 South East and London 3 South West).
London 1 South :
| Season | No of teams | No of matches | Champions | Runners-up | Relegated teams | Reference |
| 2009–10 | 14 | 26 | Gravesend | Dover | Aylesford Bulls, Maidstone, Old Elthamians | |
| 2010–11 | 14 | 26 | Tonbridge Juddians | London Irish Amateur | Tunbridge Wells, Wimbledon | |
| 2011–12 | 14 | 26 | Guernsey | Old Elthamians | Sutton & Epsom, Thanet Wanderers, Portsmouth | |
| 2012–13 | 14 | 26 | East Grinstead | Basingstoke | Old Colfeians, Trojans, Gosport & Fareham | |
| 2013–14 | 14 | 26 | Gravesend | Chichester | Haywards Heath, Staines, Beckenham | |
| 2014–15 | 14 | 26 | Wimbledon | Chobham | Basingstoke, Hove, Cobham | |
| 2015–16 | 14 | 26 | Sutton & Epsom | Guildford | Charlton Park, Twickenham, Medway | |
| 2016–17 | 14 | 26 | Sidcup | Tunbridge Wells | Gosport and Fareham, Dover, Chiswick | |
| 2017–18 | 14 | 26 | CS Rugby 1863 | Medway | Gravesend, Maidstone, Old Colfeians | |
| 2018–19 | 14 | 26 | Sevenoaks | Brighton | Hove, Chobham, Tottonians | |
| 2019–20 | 14 | 22 | Havant | Westcombe Park | Beckenham, Dartfordians, H.A.C. | |
| 2020–21 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. |
| 2021–22 | 13 | 24 | Camberley | London Welsh, Medway | No relegation | |
| Green background are the promotion places. |||||||

## Regional 2 South East

Following a reorganisation of the league structure by the RFU, this league is now one of twelve at tier 6. Promotion is to Regional 1 South Central or Regional 1 South East.
Regional 2 South East :
| Season | No of teams | Champions | Runner-up | Relegated teams | Ref |
| 2022–23 | 12 | Horsham | Farnham | Dartfordians and KCS Old Boys | |
| Green background is the promotion place. ||||||

## Promotion play-offs

From 2000–01 to 2018–19 there was a play-off between the runners-up of London 1 North and London 1 South for the third and final promotion place to London & South East Premier. The team with the superior league record had home advantage. At the end of the 2018–19 season the London 1 South teams have been the most successful with eleven wins to the London 1 North teams eight; and the home team has won promotion on thirteen occasions compared to the away teams six. Promotion play-offs ended with the reorganisation of the leagues for season 2022–23
London 1 (north v south) promotion play-off results :
| Season | Home team | Score | Away team | Venue | Attendance |
| 2000–01 | Canterbury (S) | 21-27 | London Nigerian (N) | Merton Lane, Canterbury, Kent | |
| 2001–02 | Southend (N) | 37-15 | Portsmouth (S) | Warners Bridge Park, Southend-on-Sea, Essex | |
| 2002–03 | Old Albanian (2nd XV) (N) | 28-12 | Portsmouth (S) | Woollam Playing Fields, St Albans, Hertfordshire | |
| 2003–04 | Cambridge (N) | 21-19 | Barnes (S) | Grantchester Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | |
| 2004–05 | Staines (N) | 55-12 | Portsmouth (S) | The Reeves, Hanworth, Greater London | |
| 2005–06 | Guildford (S) | 27-14 | CS Rugby 1863 (N) | Broadwater Sports Club, Farncombe, Surrey | |
| 2006–07 | Tring (N) | 7-20 | Thanet Wanderers (S) | Cow Lane, Tring, Hertfordshire | |
| 2007–08 | Jersey (S) | 15-0 | Staines (S) | St. Peter, Saint Peter, Jersey | |
| 2008–09 | Staines (N) | 7-11 | Dorking (S) | The Reeves, Hanworth, Greater London | |
| 2009–10 | Civil Service (N) | 31-14 | Dover (S) | King's House Sports Ground, Chiswick, Greater London | |
| 2010–11 | London Irish Wild Geese (S) | 21-14 | Sidcup (N) | Hazelwood, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey | 1,000 |
| 2011–12 | Old Elthamians (S) | 16-8 | Colchester (N) | Foxbury Avenue, Chislehurst, Greater London | 600 |
| 2012–13 | Basingstoke (S) | 27-3 | Eton Manor (N) | Down Grange, Basingstoke, Hampshire | |
| 2013–14 | Chichester (S) | 25-16 | Eton Manor (N) | Oaklands Park, Chichester, West Sussex | |
| 2014–15 | Eton Manor (N) | 17-14 | Chobham (S) | The New Wilderness, Redbridge, London | 400 |
| 2015–16 | Tring (N) | 21-26 | Guildford (S) | Cow Lane, Tring, Hertfordshire | 700 |
| 2016–17 | Chingford (N) | 33-35 (AET) | Tunbridge Wells (S) | Lea Valley Playing Fields, Chingford, London | 500 |
| 2017–18 | Chingford (N) | 21-17 | Medway (S) | Lea Valley Playing Fields, Chingford, London | 500 |
| 2018–19 | Colchester (N) | 26-33 | Brighton (S) | Mill Road Playing Fields, Colchester, Essex | |
| 2019–20 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. Best ranked runner up - Westcombe Park (S) - promoted instead. | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. Best ranked runner up - Westcombe Park (S) - promoted instead. | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. Best ranked runner up - Westcombe Park (S) - promoted instead. | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. Best ranked runner up - Westcombe Park (S) - promoted instead. | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. Best ranked runner up - Westcombe Park (S) - promoted instead. |
| 2021–22 | Not contested due to a restructuring of the league system including a reduction of this division from 14 to 12 under the RFU Adult Competition Review. | Not contested due to a restructuring of the league system including a reduction of this division from 14 to 12 under the RFU Adult Competition Review. | Not contested due to a restructuring of the league system including a reduction of this division from 14 to 12 under the RFU Adult Competition Review. | Not contested due to a restructuring of the league system including a reduction of this division from 14 to 12 under the RFU Adult Competition Review. | Not contested due to a restructuring of the league system including a reduction of this division from 14 to 12 under the RFU Adult Competition Review. |
| Green background is the promoted team. N = London 1 North (formerly London 2 North) and S = London 1 South (formerly London 2 South). ||||||

## Number of league titles

* Basingstoke (2)
* Canterbury (2)
* Gravesend (2)
* Haywards Heath (2)
* Sutton & Epsom (2)
* Wimbledon (2)
* Camberley (2)
* Barnes (1)
* Charlton Park (1)
* CS Rugby 1863 (1)
* Dorking (1)
* East Grinstead (1)
* Esher (1)
* Guernsey (1)
* Havant (1)
* Horsham (1)
* Old Alleynian (1)
* Old Colfeians (1)
* Old Mid-Whitgiftian (1)
* Portsmouth (1)
* Richmond (1)
* Sevenoaks (1)
* Sidcup (1)
* Thanet Wanderers (1)
* Tonbridge Juddians (1)
* Westcombe Park (1)
* Winchester (1)
* Worthing (1)