| Regional 2 Thames | |
| Current Season: | 2023–24 Regional 2 Thames |
| Sport: | Rugby union |
| Teams: | 12 |
| Website: | https://www.englandrugby.com/fixtures-and-results/search-results?competition=261&division=47007&season=2023-2024#table |
Regional 2 Thames is an English level 6 rugby union regional league for rugby clubs in London and the south-east of England including sides from Surrey, Hertfordshire, Greater London, Middlesex and Bedfordshire. It was created as a product of 2022 Adult Competition Review.
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:
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. London & South East Premier while the runner-up plays the second-placed team from London 1 North, with the winner also being promoted. The last three placed clubs are usually relegated to either London 2 South East or London 2 South West depending on location.[1] -->
Departing were Amersham & Chiltern, promoted to Regional 1 South East whilst Fullerians were relegated to Counties 1 Herts/Middlesex. Also leaving were Chobham on a level transfer to Regional 2 South Central.
Replacing them were London Irish Wild Geese returning to the league on a level transfer from Regional 2 South Central together with London Scottish Lions promoted from Counties 1 Herts/Middesex, Teddington promoted from Counties 1 Surrey/Sussex and Beaconsfield promoted back after a season in Counties 1 Tribute Southern North.
With three departing and four joining the league was restored to twelve teams.
| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury | Ostler's Field | 10th | ||
| Oak Lodge Meadow | Promored from Counties 1 Tribute Southern North (champions) | |||
| 2nd | ||||
| Grasshoppers | MacFarlane Lane | 6th | ||
| H.A.C. | 3rd | |||
| Hemel Hempstead | Chaulden Lane | 5th | ||
| Riverwoods Drive | 9th | |||
| Old Haberdashers | Croxdale Road | 8th | ||
| Old Priorians | Perivale | 4th | ||
| 2,000 | Level transfer from Regional 2 South Central (5th) | |||
| 4,500 | Promoted from Counties 1 Herts / Mdx (champions) | |||
| Teddington | Udney Park Sports Ground | Promoted from Counties 1 Sur / Ssx (champions) | ||
Leaving the league were Hammersmith & Fulham, promoted to Regional 1 South Central whilst Beaconsfield and Windsor were relegated to Counties 1 Southern North. Also departing were Cobham and London Cornish on a level transfer to Regional 2 South East as did London Irish Wild Geese to Regional 2 South Central
In their place came Chobham promoted from Counties 1 Surrey/Sussex, Hemel Hempstead and Grasshoppers, both promoted from Counties 1 Herts/Middlesex, and Marlow promoted from Counties 1 Tribute Southern North whilst H.A.C. joined on a level transfer from Regional 2 Anglia.
With six teams leaving and only five joining the league ran with just eleven sides.
| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weedon Lane | 2nd | |||
| Aylesbury | Ostler's Field | 7th | ||
| 9th | ||||
| Fowlers Well | Promoted Counties 1 Sur / Ssx (champions) | |||
| Fullerians | Coningsby Drive | 8th | ||
| Grasshoppers | MacFarlane Lane | Promoted Counties 1 Herts / Mdx (runners-up) | ||
| H.A.C. | Level transfer from Regional 2 Anglia (2nd) | |||
| Hemel Hempstead | Chaulden Lane | Promoted Counties 1 Herts / Mdx (champions) | ||
| Riverwoods Drive | Promoted from Counties 1 Tribute Southern North (2nd) | |||
| Old Haberdashers | Croxdale Road | 10th | ||
| Old Priorians | Perivale | 4th | ||
This was the first season following the RFU Adult Competition Review. The league had similarities to London 2 North West but was a level higher in the English rugby pyramid being 6 not 7. Some of the teams joining would have previously played in London 2 South West being Surrey Rugby affiliated clubs. It also picked up three Berkshire RFU and Bucks RFU clubs who had historically competed in SW Division leagues.
| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weedon Lane | 8th London 1 North | |||
| Aylesbury | Ostler's Field | Promoted Southern Counties North (3rd) | ||
| Oak Lodge Meadow | 7th South West 1 East | |||
| 9th London 1 North | ||||
| Old Surbitonians Memorial Ground | 7th London 1 South | |||
| Fullerians | Coningsby Drive | Promoted from London 2 North West (4th) | ||
| 4th London 1 South | ||||
| Richardson Evans Memorial Playing Fields | ||||
| Old Haberdashers | Croxdale Road | 10th London 1 North | ||
| Old Priorians | Perivale | Promoted from London 2 North West (3rd) | ||
| 2,000 | 12th London 1 South | |||
| Windsor | Home Park | 11th South West 1 East | ||