Current season or competition: 2024-25 Counties 4 Hampshire | |
Sport | Rugby union |
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Instituted | 1994 |
Number of teams | 14 |
Country | England |
Most titles | Aldershot & Fleet, Kingsclere, Overton, Ventnor (2 titles) |
Website | englandrugby.com |
Counties 4 Hampshire (formerly Hampshire 2) is an English level 10 rugby union league for teams based in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It was originally known as Hampshire 3 until the 2008–09 season when it was discontinued, but the division was reinstated as Hampshire 2 following restructuring of the Hampshire leagues for the 2018–19 season, which would once again see Hampshire rugby have three divisions as well as including second XV sides for the first time. Following the RFU's Adult Competition Review, from season 2022-23 it adopted its current name Counties 4 Hampshire.
Promoted teams move up to Counties 3 Hampshire. Relegated teams drop down to the Hampshire RFU merit leagues.
Competition points will be awarded as follows: For a win: five points; For a draw: three points; others i.e. match abandoned = two points. For a loss: one point; For losing by less than 15 points; one point. Four try bonus: one point.[1]