• Source: Counties 2 Hampshire
    • Counties 2 Hampshire (formerly Hampshire Premier) is an English level 8 Rugby Union league for teams based in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Up until the 2017–18 season it was known as Hampshire 1 but was changed to Hampshire Premier due to restructuring of the Hampshire leagues, which would see the re-introduction of a third division as well as 2nd and 3rd XV sides joining for the first time. Following the RFU's Adult Competition Review, from season 2022-23 it adopted its current name Counties 2 Hampshire.
      Each year some of the clubs in this division also take part in the RFU Junior Vase - a level 9-12 national competition.
      Promoted teams move up to Counties 1 Hampshire. Relegated teams drop down to Counties 3 Hampshire.
      The points system is as follows.

      4 points awarded for a win.
      2 points awarded for a draw.
      0 points awarded for a loss.
      1 "bonus" (+) point awarded for scoring 4 tries (or more).
      1 "bonus" (+) point awarded for losing by 7 points (or fewer).
      No team can get more than 5 points in a match. Points awarded are the same regardless of outcome at home or away. The new point system has been in effect since 2010–11 season.


      Teams for 2024–25


      Departing were Guernsey Vikings, Sandown & Shanklin and Basingstoke, all promoted to Counties 1 Hampshire. Tottonians II were relegated to Counties 3 Hampshire.
      Joining were Havant III, Isle Of Wight, Fareham Heathans, all promoted, and Petersfield II.


      Teams for 2023–24


      Departing were Ellingham & Ringwood, Bognor and New Milton & District, all promoted to Counties 1 Hampshire. Alresford and Eastleigh II were relegated to Counties 3 Hampshire.
      Joining were Guernsey Vikings, Locksheath Pumas and Winchester II, all promoted, and Basingstoke, relegated. Alton finished 11th in Counties 1 Hampshire the previous season and would also have been relegated too but declined to compete in the RFU leagues in 2023-24.


      Teams for 2022–23


      This was the first season following the RFU Adult Competition Review with the league adopting its new name of Counties 2 Hampshire.
      Departing were Havant II and Gosport & Fareham both promoted to Counties 1 Hampshire. Also leaving were Locksheath Pumas, relegated to Counties 3 Hampshire.
      Joining were United Services Portsmouth and Tottonians 2XV.


      Teams for 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.


      Season 2020–21


      On 30 October the RFU announced that a decision had been taken to cancel Adult Competitive Leagues (National League 1 and below) for the 2020/21 season meaning Hampshire Premier was not contested.


      Teams for 2019–20




      Teams for 2018–19




      Teams for 2017–18




      Teams for 2016–17


      Chineham
      Ellingham & Ringwood
      Fareham Heathens
      Farnborough
      Fordingbridge
      Isle of Wight
      New Milton & District (promoted from London 3 South West)
      Petersfield
      Romsey (promoted from Hampshire 2)
      Sandown & Shanklin
      Ventnor (promoted from Hampshire 2)


      Teams and results for 2015–16



      Chineham (promoted from Hampshire 2)
      Ellingham & Ringwood (relegated from London 3 South West)
      Locksheath Pumas (promoted from Hampshire 2)
      Sandown & Shanklin (relegated from London 3 South West)


      Teams and results for 2014–15



      Fareham and Petersfield promoted into Hampshire 1 at the start of the season from Hampshire 2.


      Teams and results for 2013–14



      Solent Uni promoted into Hampshire 1 at the start of the season from Hampshire 2.
      Andover promoted to London South West 3 at the end of the season.
      Southampton and Overton demoted to Hampshire 2 at the end of the season.


      Teams and results for 2012–13



      Southampton promoted into Hampshire 1 at the start of the season from Hampshire 2.
      New Milton & District promoted to London 3 South West at the end of the season.
      Aldershot & Fleet and Petersfield demoted to Hampshire 2 at the end of the season.


      Teams and results for 2011-12



      Southsea Nomads promoted into Hampshire 1 at the start of the season from Hampshire 2.
      Lytchett Minster transferred to Dorset and Wilts Regional Leagues at the end of the season.
      Eastleigh promoted to London 3 South West at the end of the season.
      Southsea Nomads and Ventnor demoted to Hampshire 2 at the end of the season.


      Teams and results for 2010-11



      Andover promoted to London 3 South West at the end of the season.
      Fareham Heathens and Southampton demoted to Hampshire 2 at the end of the season.


      Teams and results for 2009-10



      Alton promoted to London 3 South West at the end of the season.
      Aldershot & Fleet demoted to Hampshire 2 at the end of the season.


      Teams and results for 2008-09




      Original teams


      When league rugby began in 1987 this division (known as Hampshire 1) contained the following teams:

      Esso
      Fareham Heathens
      Gosport
      Isle Of Wight
      Millbrook
      New Milton & District
      Petersfield
      Rushmoor
      Sandown & Shanklin
      Southampton
      Tottonians


      Hampshire Premier honours




      = Hampshire 1 (1987–1993)

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      Originally known as Hampshire 1, it was tier 8 league with promotion up to London 3 South West and relegation down to Hampshire 2.


      = Hampshire 1 (1993–1996)

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      The creation of National 5 South meant that Hampshire 1 dropped from a tier 8 league to a tier 9 league for the years that National 5 South was active. Promotion and relegation continued to London 3 South West and Hampshire 2 respectively.


      = Hampshire 1 (1996–2000)

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      The cancellation of National 5 South at the end of the 1995–96 season meant that Hampshire 1 reverted to being a tier 8 league. Promotion and relegation continued to London 3 South West and Hampshire 2 respectively.


      = Hampshire 1 (2000–2009)

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      The introduction of London 4 South West ahead of the 2000–01 season meant Hampshire 1 dropped to become a tier 9 league with promotion to this new division. Relegation continued to Hampshire 1.


      = Hampshire 1 (2009–2018)

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      Hampshire 1 remained a tier 9 league despite national restructuring by the RFU. Promotion was to London 3 South West (formerly London 4 South West) and relegation to Hampshire 2.


      = Hampshire Premier (2018–present)

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      Restructuring of the Hampshire leagues saw Hampshire 1 renamed as Hampshire Premier. It remained a tier 9 league with promotion to London 3 South West and relegation to the new Hampshire 1 (formerly Hampshire 2).


      Promotion play-offs


      Since the 2000–01 season there has been a play-off between the runners-up of Hampshire Premier and Surrey 1 for the third and final promotion place to London 3 South West. The team with the superior league record has home advantage in the tie. At the end of the 2019–20 season the Surrey 1 teams have been the most successful with twelve wins to the Hampshire Premier teams seven; and the home team has won promotion on eleven occasions compared to the away teams eight.


      Number of league titles




      See also


      London & SE Division RFU
      Hampshire RFU
      English rugby union system
      Rugby union in England


      Notes




      References

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