Regional 2 Severn

Regional 2 Severn is a level six league in the English rugby union system, one of twelve leagues at this level and the teams are based in counties near the River Severn. The club finishing in first place is promoted to Regional 1 South West.^[1]

Trowbridge are the current champions.

Format

The twelve teams are based in counties near the River Severn, mainly Gloucestershire and Somerset, but also Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. The league champions are promoted to Regional 1 South West and relegation is to one of the level seven County 1 Leagues. 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

2026-27

Departing were Trowbridge, promoted to Regional 1 South West while North Dorset (10th - play off losers) and Cheltenham (12th) were relegated to Counties 1 Southern South and Counties 1 Western North respectively.

2025–26

The twelve teams are drawn from across Gloucestershire (five teams), Wiltshire (three), Berkshire (one), Dorset (one), Oxfordshire (one) and Somerset (one). Departing were Drybrook, promoted to Regional 1 Midlands while Gordano (11th) and Swindon (12th) were relegated to Counties 1 Western North and Counties 1 Southern South respectively. Also leaving were Stow-on-the-Wold (6th) on a level transfer to Regional 2 Midlands West and Weston-super-Mare (7th) level transferred to Regional 2 South West.

League table

2024–25

The twelve teams are based in counties near the River Severn, i.e. Gloucestershire (five teams) and Somerset (three teams), with three from Wiltshire and one from Oxfordshire. Departing were Royal Wootton Bassett, promoted to Regional 1 South West. Chosen Hill Former Pupils (11th) and Devizes (12th) were relegated to Counties 1 Western North and Counties 1 Southern South respectively. Winscombe (8th) moved on a level transfer to Regional 2 South West.

Participating teams and locations

League table

2023–24

The twelve teams in this league are drawn from across Gloucestershire (five teams), Somerset (three) and Wiltshire (four). Nine of the teams played in last season's league. Matson, as champions, were promoted to Regional 1 South West, while Frome were relegated to Counties 1 Southern South. Newent moved on a level transfer to Regional 2 West Midlands.^[5] Joining were two teams relegated from Regional 1 South West, Old Centralians and Drybrook, while Devizes were added on a level transfer from Regional 2 South Central.

Participating teams and locations

League table

2022–23

The twelve teams in this league are drawn from across Gloucestershire (five teams), Somerset (five) and Wiltshire (two). Matson, won all twenty of their matches and are promoted to Regional 1 South West. Frome are the only team to be relegated and will play in Counties 1 Southern South next season. The league originally had twelve teams, but Old Patesians decided to voluntary relegate themselves to Counties 3 Gloucestershire North, a level 9 league.^{[10] [11]}

Participating teams and locations

League table

Regional 2 Severn honours

The RFU reorganised the league structure in 2022 and this league is one of twelve at level six.

Note

1. ^ Old Patesians withdrew from Regional 2 Severn to compete in Counties 3 Gloucestershire North, a level 9 league.

References

1. ^ "League Structure and Leagues for 2022/2023". RFU Community Communications. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
2. ^ "Regional 2 Severn". England Rugby. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
3. ^ "Contacts". Swindon RFC. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
4. ^ "Regional 2 Severn". England Rugby. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
5. ^ Cutting, Hazel. "Our new League for the 2023/2024 season has been announced!". Newent RFC. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
6. ^ "Contacts". Swindon RFC. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
7. ^ "Fixtures". Swindon RFC. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
8. ^ Winscombe RFC. "The Recreation Ground". Retrieved 19 June 2023.
9. ^ "Regional 2 Severn". England Rugby. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
10. ^ Halliwell, Mark. "Old Patesians RFC opt to relegate their first team for 2022-23 season". GloucestershireLive. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
11. ^ "Fixture Sheet". South West RFU Competitions. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
12. ^ "Regional 2 Severn". England Rugby. Retrieved 26 March 2023.

External links

• Rugby union in the South West