Counties 1 Essex
Current season or competition: 2024–25 Counties 1 Essex | |
| Sport | Rugby union |
|---|---|
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Country |  England |
| Website | [1] |
Counties 1 Essex is an English level 7 rugby union regional league for rugby clubs in London and the south-east of England including sides from Essex and Greater London. Administration of the leagues is divided between Essex Rugby and the London & SE RFU.[1]
Structure and format
[edit]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.
In addition:
- 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 Regional 2 South East. The last two placed clubs are typically relegated to Counties 2 Essex.
Teams for 2024-25
[edit]Departing were Wanstead, promoted to Regional 2 Anglia,[2] and Stanford-le-Hope relegated to Counties 2 Essex.[3] In their place came Burnham-on-Crouch (promoted from Counties 2 Essex (North) and Basildon (promoted from Counties 2 Essex (South).[4]
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Locations of the 2024-25 Counties 1 Essex teams in Greater London
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Teams for 2023-24
[edit]Departing were Dagenham[7] and Harlow,[8] promoted to Regional 2 Anglia, and South Woodham Ferrers relegated to Counties 2 Essex (North). In their place came Chingford (relegated from Regional 2 Anglia, Stanford-le-Hope and Maldon promoted from Counties 2 Essex.
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Locations of the 2023-24 Counties 1 Essex teams in Essex Locations of the 2023-24 Counties 1 Essex teams in Greater London
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Teams for 2022–23
[edit]This was the first season following the RFU Adult Competition Review. The league was substantially similar to London 3 Essex with the teams finishing 1st-10th returning. Kings Cross Steelers and Canvey Island, who finished 11th and 12th respectively, were placed in Counties 2 Essex. The line-up was supplemented by the addition of Wanstead and South Woodham Ferrers[9] (who finished 12th in London 2 North East).
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Locations of the 2022-23 Counties 1 Essex teams in Essex Locations of the 2022-23 Counties 1 Essex teams in Greater London
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See also
[edit]- Essex RFU
- London & SE Division RFU
- Hampshire RFU
- Kent RFU
- Surrey RFU
- Sussex RFU
- English rugby union system
- Rugby union in England
References
[edit]- ^ "RFU League Statistics". L&SE RFU. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "Regional 2 Anglia 2024/25". Stowmarket RFC. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "2024/25 Counties 2 Essex fixtures confirmed". South Woodham Ferrers RFC. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "First and Second teams both with their leagues!". Basildon RFC. 24 February 2024.
- ^ "SEASON 24/25 FIXTURES FOR ALL TEAMS". East London RFC. 11 June 2024.
- ^ "Malldon RFC Info". Maldon RFC. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- ^ "Dagenham Rugby Club celebrate historic weekend". Barking & Dagenham Post. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Harlow Rugby Club seal glorious promotion with emphatic win". Your Harlow. 12 March 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ^ "Dagenham RFC deliver big win at South Woodham Ferrers". Barking & Dagenham Post. 24 October 2022.
- ^ "Wanstead Rugby Club - Contacts".