2023–24 National League 2 East
2023–24 National League 2 East | |
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Countries | England Guernsey |
Date | 2 September 2023 – 27 April 2024 |
Champions | Esher (1st title) |
Runners-up | Barnes |
Relegated | North Walsham, Wimbledon |
Matches played | 182 |
Attendance | 65,969 (average 362 per match) |
Highest attendance | 1,415 – Esher v Dorking, 13 April 2024 |
Lowest attendance | 41 – Wimbledon v Old Albanian, 10 February 2024 |
Tries scored | 1583 (average 8.7 per match) |
Top point scorer | 283 – Frank Reynolds (Canterbury) |
Top try scorer | 36 – James Botterill (Esher) |
The 2023–24 National League 2 East was the second season of the fourth-tier (east) of the English domestic rugby union competitions; one of three at this level. The others are National League 2 North and National League 2 West.
Esher were crowned champions on 13 April with two games still to play following a home win over Dorking, booking a quick return to 2024–25 National League 1 after a gap of just one season.[1] In the end it was fairly comfortable with Esher who could even afford to lose to runners up Barnes on the last day of the season.
North Walsham were the first side to be relegated, going down with five games remaining following an away defeat to Canterbury on 9 March.[2] It was a miserable season for the Norfolk club, who would achieve just one victory all season. The second relegation spot was much more keenly fought, particularly as one 13th place team in National 2 could stay up, and went down to the last day of the season. In the end Wimbledon would go down, a losing bonus point away to Dorking not enough to keep them in the league, finishing 3 points below 12th place Worthing Raiders and also missing out on being the best ranked 13th placed side to 2023–24 National League 2 North side Hull Ionians by the narrowest of margins (points for against).
Out of the two relegated sides North Walsham would drop to Regional 1 South East while Wimbledon would go into Regional 1 South Central. For Wimbledon it would be an instant return to tier 5, while for North Walsham a gap of two seasons.
Structure
The league consists of fourteen teams who play the others on a home and away basis, to make a total of 26 matches each. The champions are promoted to National League 1 and the bottom two teams are relegated to Regional 1 South Central or Regional 1 South East, depending on their location.[3]
Due to the liquidation of RFU Championship side Jersey Reds in September 2023 and the knock on effect on the league system, the best placed 13th placed side in the three National 2 leagues (National League 2 North, National League 2 East, National 2 West) will be saved from relegation.[4] See Relegation (13th placed teams).
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, 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.
Participating teams and locations
Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
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Barnes | Barn Elms | 1,000 | Barnes, London | 2nd |
Bury St Edmunds | The Haberden | 3,000 (135 seats) | Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk | 5th |
Canterbury | Marine Travel Ground | 1,500 (75 seats) | Canterbury, Kent | 10th |
Dorking | The Big Field | 1,500 | Dorking, Surrey | 3rd |
Esher | Molesey Road | 3,500 | Hersham, Surrey | Relegated from National League 1 (12th) |
Guernsey Raiders | Footes Lane | 5,000 (720 seats) | Saint Peter Port, Guernsey | 9th |
Henley Hawks | Dry Leas | 4,000 | Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire | 6th |
North Walsham | Norwich Road | 1,600 | Scottow, Norfolk | 12th |
Old Albanian | Woollam's Playing Fields | 1,000 | St Albans, Hertfordshire | 7th |
Sevenoaks | Knole Paddock | 1,000 | Sevenoaks, Kent | 11th |
Tonbridge Juddians | The Slade[a] | 1,500 | Tonbridge, Kent | 8th |
Westcombe Park | Goddington Dene | 3,200 (200 seats) | Orpington, London | Promoted from Regional 1 South East (1st) |
Wimbledon | Beverley Meads[5] | 1,000 | Wimbledon, London | Promoted from Regional 1 South Central (1st) |
Worthing Raiders | Roundstone Lane | 1,500 (100 seats) | Angmering, West Sussex | 4th |
League table
Pos | Team
| Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | Pts | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Esher (C) | 26 | 22 | 0 | 4 | 1108 | 598 | +510 | 21 | 4 | 113 | Promoted |
2 | Barnes | 26 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 883 | 631 | +252 | 18 | 4 | 106 | |
3 | Dorking | 26 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 971 | 676 | +295 | 23 | 3 | 104 | |
4 | Henley Hawks | 26 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 784 | 680 | +104 | 19 | 2 | 89 | |
5 | Tonbridge Juddians | 26 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 844 | 714 | +130 | 20 | 7 | 85 | |
6 | Bury St Edmunds | 26 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 813 | 653 | +160 | 17 | 6 | 81 | |
7 | Canterbury | 26 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 808 | 736 | +72 | 16 | 5 | 73 | |
8 | Old Albanian | 26 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 802 | 828 | −26 | 17 | 4 | 69 | |
9 | Westcombe Park | 26 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 735 | 741 | −6 | 16 | 9 | 69 | |
10 | Guernsey Raiders | 26 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 685 | 856 | −171 | 16 | 2 | 62 | |
11 | Sevenoaks | 26 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 605 | 724 | −119 | 10 | 4 | 60 | |
12 | Worthing Raiders | 26 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 761 | 963 | −202 | 18 | 5 | 51 | |
13 | Wimbledon (R) | 26 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 686 | 899 | −213 | 13 | 5 | 44 | Relegated |
14 | North Walsham (R) | 26 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 432 | 1218 | −786 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
Rules for classification: If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:
- Number of matches won
- Difference between points for and against
- Total number of points for
- Aggregate number of points scored in matches between tied teams
- Number of matches won excluding the first match, then the second and so on until the tie is settled
(C) Champion; (R) Relegated
Relegation (13th placed teams)
Pos | Grp | Team
| Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | Pts | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 | N2N | Hull Ionians | 26 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 730 | 916 | −186 | 11 | 7 | 44 | |
13 | N2E | Wimbledon (R) | 26 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 686 | 899 | −213 | 13 | 5 | 44 | Relegated |
13 | N2W | Newport (Salop) (R) | 26 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 515 | 935 | −420 | 11 | 4 | 39 | |
14 | N2W | Dudley Kingswinford (R) | 26 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 511 | 1021 | −510 | 8 | 3 | 27 | |
14 | N2N | Huddersfield (R) | 26 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 574 | 1184 | −610 | 11 | 2 | 23 | |
14 | N2E | North Walsham (R) | 26 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 432 | 1218 | −786 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
(R) Relegated
Fixtures & results
Fixtures for the season were published by the RFU on 12 June, 2023.[10]
Round 1
2 September 2023 15:00 |
Bury St Edmunds | 21 – 20 | Old Albanian (1 BP) |
The Haberden Attendance: 651 Referee: Ben Woods |
2 September 2023 15:00 |
(2 BP) Esher | 38 – 39 | Barnes (1 BP) |
Molesey Road Attendance: 211 Referee: Jack Sutton |
2 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Henley Hawks | 43 – 33 | Guernsey Raiders (1 BP) |
Dry Leas Attendance: 233 Referee: James Dowds |
2 September 2023 15:00 |
North Walsham | 7 – 45 | Worthing Raiders (1 BP) |
Norwich Road Attendance: 476 Referee: Peter Connor |
2 September 2023 15:00 |
Sevenoaks | 23 – 22 | Canterbury (1 BP) |
Knole Paddock Attendance: 420 Referee: Alex Rose |
2 September 2023 15:00 |
Tonbridge Juddians | 26 – 20 | Westcombe Park (1 BP) |
The Slade Attendance: 274 Referee: Holly Wood |
2 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Wimbledon | 22 – 57 | Dorking (1 BP) |
Beverley Meads Attendance: 210 Referee: Harry Gardner |
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Round 2
9 September 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Guernsey Raiders | 36 – 27 | Sevenoaks |
Footes Lane Attendance: 478 Referee: Simon Waite |
9 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Barnes | 59 – 22 | Wimbledon |
Barn Elms Attendance: 350 Referee: Alex Rose |
9 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Bury St Edmunds | 50 – 17 | North Walsham |
The Harberden Attendance: 375 Referee: Jack Sutton |
9 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Canterbury | 45 – 19 | Tonbridge Juddians |
Marine Travel Ground Attendance: 340 Referee: Daniel Collins |
9 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Dorking | 38 – 10 | Worthing Raiders |
The Big Field Attendance: 600 Referee: Philip Russell |
9 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Old Albanian | 31 – 20 | Henley Hawks |
Woollam's Playing Fields Attendance: 225 Referee: Holly Wood |
9 September 2023 15:00 |
Westcombe Park | 27 – 42 | Esher (1 BP) |
Goddington Dene Attendance: 250 Referee: Tom Bird |
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Round 3
16 September 2023 14:30 |
(1 BP) Tonbridge Juddians | 36 – 25 | Guernsey Raiders (1 BP) |
The Slade Attendance: 123 Referee: Peter Caunt |
16 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Esher | 29 – 21 | Canterbury |
Molesey Road Attendance: 478 Referee: Holly Wood |
16 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Henley Hawks | 37 – 21 | Bury St Edmunds |
Dry Leas Attendance: 347 Referee: Tom Bird |
16 September 2023 15:00 |
North Walsham | 14 – 59 | Dorking (1 BP) |
Norwich Road Attendance: 417 Referee: Conor Boyle |
16 September 2023 15:00 |
Sevenoaks | 16 – 51 | Old Albanian (1 BP) |
Knole Paddock Attendance: 350 Referee: Jack Sutton |
16 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Wimbledon | 47 – 41 | Westcombe Park (2 BP) |
Beverley Meads Attendance: 150 Referee: Simon Waite |
16 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Worthing Raiders | 28 – 51 | Barnes (1 BP) |
Roundstone Lane Attendance: 396 Referee: Michael Lamb |
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Round 4
23 September 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Guernsey Raiders | 14 – 19 | Esher |
Footes Lane Attendance: 311 Referee: Philip Russell |
23 September 2023 15:00 |
(2 BP) Barnes | 29 – 31 | Dorking (1 BP) |
Barn Elms Attendance: 250 Referee: George Ounsley |
23 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Bury St Edmunds | 52 – 16 | Sevenoaks |
The Haberden Attendance: 327 Referee: Michael Lamb |
23 September 2023 15:00 |
(2 BP) Canterbury | 29 – 32 | Wimbledon (1 BP) |
Marine Travel Ground Attendance: 300 Referee: Peter Caunt |
23 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Henley Hawks | 41 – 14 | North Walsham |
Dry Leas Attendance: 223 Referee: James Dowds |
23 September 2023 15:00 |
Old Albanian | 21 – 39 | Tonbridge Juddians (1 BP) |
Woollam's Playing Fields Attendance: 543 Referee: Jamie Parr |
23 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Westcombe Park | 31 – 21 | Worthing Raiders |
Goddington Dene Attendance: 200 Referee: Jack Sutton |
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Round 5
30 September 2023 14:30 |
(1 BP) Wimbledon | 22 – 34 | Guernsey Raiders (1 BP) |
Beverley Meads Attendance: 133 Referee: Jack Sutton |
30 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Dorking | 55 – 21 | Westcombe Park |
The Big Field Attendance: 450 Referee: Philip Russell |
30 September 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Esher | 50 – 27 | Old Albanian (1 BP) |
Molesey Road Attendance: 300 Referee: Simon Waite |
30 September 2023 15:00 |
North Walsham | 0 – 36 | Barnes (1 BP) |
Norwich Road Attendance: 180 Referee: Conor Boyle |
30 September 2023 15:00 |
Sevenoaks | 13 – 34 | Henley Hawks (1 BP) |
Knole Paddock Attendance: 300 Referee: Neil Sweeney |
30 September 2023 15:00 |
Tonbridge Juddians | 26 – 17 | Bury St Edmunds |
The Slade Attendance: 247 Referee: Alex Rose |
30 September 2023 15:00 |
(2 BP) Worthing Raiders | 38 – 45 | Canterbury (1 BP) |
Roundstone Lane Attendance: 301 Referee: Michael Lamb |
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Round 6
7 October 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Guernsey Raiders | 41 – 17 | Worthing Raiders |
Footes Lane Attendance: 421 Referee: Connor Boyle |
7 October 2023 15:00 |
Bury St Edmunds | 22 – 17 | Esher (1 BP) |
The Haberden Attendance: 613 Referee: Philip Russell |
7 October 2023 15:00 |
(2 BP) Canterbury | 31 – 36 | Dorking (1 BP) |
Marine Travel Ground Attendance: 342 Referee: Simon Waite |
7 October 2023 15:00 |
Henley Hawks | 27 – 26 | Tonbridge Juddians (1 BP) |
Dry Leas Attendance: 225 Referee: Jack Sutton |
7 October 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Old Albanian | 48 – 29 | Wimbledon (1 BP) |
Woollam's Playing Fields Attendance: 255 Referee: Jamie Dowds |
7 October 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Sevenoaks | 43 – 15 | North Walsham |
Knole Paddock Attendance: 339 Referee: Tom Bird |
7 October 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Westcombe Park | 33 – 48 | Barnes (1 BP) |
Goddington Dene Attendance: 220 Referee: Peter Gaunt |
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Round 7
14 October 2023 14:30 |
(1 BP) Dorking | 59 – 14 | Guernsey Raiders |
The Big Field Attendance: 325 Referee: Tom Bird |
14 October 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Barnes | 39 – 22 | Canterbury |
Barn Elms Attendance: 192 Referee: Jack Sutton |
14 October 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Esher | 46 – 25 | Henley Hawks (1 BP) |
Moseley Road Attendance: 412 Referee: Peter Caunt |
14 October 2023 15:00 |
North Walsham | 7 – 59 | Westcombe Park (1 BP) |
Norwich Road Attendance: 409 Referee: Michael Lamb |
14 October 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Tonbridge Juddians | 29 – 29 | Sevenoaks (1 BP) |
The Slade Attendance: 467 Referee: Philip Russell |
14 October 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Wimbledon | 31 – 45 | Bury St Edmunds (1 BP) |
Beverley Meads Attendance: 146 Referee: Simon Waite |
14 October 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Worthing Raiders | 46 – 36 | Old Albanian (1 BP) |
Roundstone Lane Attendance: 450 Referee: Alex Rose |
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Round 8
4 November 2023 14:00 |
Guernsey Raiders | 11 – 28 | Barnes |
Footes Lane Attendance: 850 Referee: Conor Boyle |
4 November 2023 14:30 |
(1 BP) Sevenoaks | 18 – 22 | Esher |
Knole Paddock Attendance: 320 Referee: Alex Rose |
4 November 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Bury St Edmunds | 49 – 12 | Worthing Raiders |
The Haberden Attendance: 375 Referee: Tom Bird |
4 November 2023 14:30 |
Tonbridge Juddians | P – P | North Walsham |
The Slade |
- Postponed due to waterlogged pitch caused by heavy rain. Game to be rescheduled to 6 January 2024.[18]
4 November 2023 15:00 |
Canterbury | 25 – 19 | Westcombe Park (1 BP) |
Marine Travel Ground Attendance: 320 Referee: Michael Lamb |
4 November 2023 15:00 |
Old Albanian | 10 – 23 | Dorking |
Woollam's Playing Fields Attendance: 255 Referee: Holly Wood |
4 November 2023 15:30 |
Henley Hawks | 23 – 19 | Wimbledon (1 BP) |
Dry Leas Attendance: 272 Referee: Philip Russell |
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Round 9
11 November 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Barnes | 36 – 30 | Old Albanian (2 BP) |
Barn Elms Attendance: 250 Referee: Alex Rose |
11 November 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Worthing Raiders | 23 – 29 | Henley Hawks |
Roundstone Lane Attendance: 483 Referee: Jack Sutton |
11 November 2023 14:30 |
(2 BP) Dorking | 22 – 23 | Bury St Edmunds |
The Big Field Attendance: 545 Referee: Peter Caunt |
11 November 2023 14:30 |
(1 BP) Westcombe Park | 25 – 19 | Guernsey Raiders (1 BP) |
Goddington Dene Attendance: 250 Referee: Philip Russell |
11 November 2023 14:30 |
Wimbledon | 19 – 27 | Sevenoaks |
Beverley Mead Attendance: 148 Referee: Conor Boyle |
11 November 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Esher | 48 – 31 | Tonbridge Juddians (1 BP) |
Molesey Road Attendance: 550 Referee: Tom Bird |
11 November 2023 15:00 |
North Walsham | 10 – 54 | Canterbury (1 BP) |
Norwich Road Attendance: 463 Referee: Simon Waite |
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Round 10
18 November 2023 14:30 |
Sevenoaks | 15 – 10 | Worthing Raiders (1 BP) |
Knole Paddock Attendance: 301 Referee: Philip Russell |
18 November 2023 14:30 |
Tonbridge Juddians | 19 – 12 | Wimbledon (1 BP) |
The Slade Attendance: 211 Referee: Tom Bird |
18 November 2023 15:00 |
Bury St Edmunds | 25 – 22 | Barnes (1 BP) |
The Harberden Attendance: 597 Referee: Conor Boyle |
18 November 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Esher | 59 – 7 | North Walsham |
Molesey Road Attendance: 454 Referee: Jack Sutton |
18 November 2023 15:00 |
Guernsey Raiders | 10 – 34 | Canterbury (1 BP) |
Footes Lane Attendance: 610 Referee: Alex Rose |
18 November 2023 15:00 |
Henley Hawks | 18 – 18 | Dorking |
Dry Leas Attendance: 406 Referee: Simon Waite |
18 November 2023 15:00 |
Old Albanian | 24 – 20 | Westcombe Park (1 BP) |
Woollam's Playing Fields Attendance: 255 Referee: Peter Caunt |
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Round 11
25 November 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Barnes | 22 – 27 | Henley Hawks (1 BP) |
Barn Elms Attendance: 197 Referee: Neil Sweeney |
25 November 2023 14:00 |
North Walsham | 14 – 22 | Guernsey Raiders |
Norwich Road Attendance: 410 Referee: Jack Sutton |
25 November 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Westcombe Park | 34 – 34 | Bury St Edmunds (1 BP) |
Goddington Dene Attendance: 275 Referee: Simon Waite |
25 November 2023 14:00 |
Wimbledon | 14 – 34 | Esher (1 BP) |
Beverley Meads Attendance: 310 Referee: Philip Russell |
25 November 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Worthing Raiders | 33 – 43 | Tonbridge Juddians (1 BP) |
Roundstone Lane Attendance: 375 Referee: Conor Boyle |
25 November 2023 14:30 |
(1 BP) Dorking | 41 – 38 | Sevenoaks (2 BP) |
The Big Field Attendance: 850 Referee: Alex Rose |
25 November 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Canterbury | 32 – 27 | Old Albanian (1 BP) |
Marine Travel Ground Attendance: 450 Referee: Tom Bird |
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Round 12
2 December 2023 14:00 |
Old Albanian | P – P | Guernsey Raiders |
Woollams Playing Fields |
- Postponed due to poor weather. Game to be rescheduled for 3 February 2024.
2 December 2023 14:00 |
Sevenoaks | P – P | Barnes |
Knole Paddock |
- Postponed due to poor weather. Game to be rescheduled for 6 January 2024.
2 December 2023 14:00 |
Wimbledon | P – P | North Walsham |
Beverley Meads |
- Postponed due to poor weather. Game to be rescheduled for 3 February 2024.
2 December 2023 14:30 |
(1 BP) Tonbridge Juddians | 36 – 45 | Dorking (1 BP) |
The Slade Attendance: 152 Referee: Connor Boyle |
2 December 2023 15:00 |
Bury St Edmunds | P – P | Canterbury |
The Haberden |
- Postponed due to poor weather. Game to be rescheduled for 6 January 2024.
2 December 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Esher | 62 – 20 | Worthing Raiders (1 BP) |
Molesey Road Attendance: 419 Referee: Henry Pearson |
2 December 2023 15:00 |
Henley Hawks | P – P | Westcombe Park |
Dry Leas |
- Postponed due to poor weather. Game to be rescheduled for 6 January 2024.
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Round 13
8 December 2023 19:30 |
Guernsey Raiders | 10 – 40 | Bury St Edmunds (1 BP) |
Footes Lane Attendance: 364 Referee: Jack Sutton |
9 December 2023 14:00 |
Barnes | 16 – 12 | Tonbridge Juddians (1 BP) |
Barn Elms Attendance: 133 Referee: Simon Waite |
9 December 2023 14:00 |
Dorking | 19 – 38 | Esher (1 BP) |
The Big Field Attendance: 750 Referee: Philip Russell |
9 December 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Westcombe Park | 22 – 20 | Sevenoaks (1 BP) |
Goddington Dene Attendance: 310 Referee: Michael Lamb |
9 December 2023 14:00 |
(1 BP) Worthing Raiders | 51 – 33 | Wimbledon (1 BP) |
Roundstone Lane Attendance: 430 Referee: Holly Wood |
9 December 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Canterbury | 33 – 43 | Henley Hawks (1 BP) |
The Marine Travel Ground Attendance: 450 Referee: Peter Caunt |
9 December 2023 15:00 |
North Walsham | 8 – 35 | Old Albanian (1 BP) |
Norwich Road Attendance: 289 Referee: Alex Rose |
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Round 14
16 December 2023 14:00 |
Sevenoaks | 27 – 17 | Guernsey Raiders |
Knole Paddock Attendance: 490 Referee: Tom Bird |
16 December 2023 14:00 |
(2 BP) Wimbledon | 20 – 21 | Barnes |
Beverley Meads Attendance: 184 Referee: Alex Powdrell |
16 December 2023 14:00 |
Worthing Raiders | 18 – 29 | Dorking (1 BP) |
Roundstone Lane Attendance: 496 Referee: Jack Sutton |
16 December 2023 14:30 |
(2 BP) Tonbridge Juddians | 24 – 28 | Canterbury |
The Slade Attendance: 267 Referee: Conor Boyle |
16 December 2023 15:00 |
(1 BP) Esher | 43 – 36 | Westcombe Park (1 BP) |
Molesey Road Attendance: 311 Referee: Alex Rose |
16 December 2023 15:00 |
(2 BP) Henley Hawks | 24 – 27 | Old Albanian |
Dry Leas Attendance: 260 Referee: Peter Buchanan |
16 December 2023 15:00 |
North Walsham | 5 – 45 | Bury St Edmunds (1 BP) |
Norwich Road Attendance: 345 Referee: Simon Waite |
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Rounds 8 & 12 (rescheduled games)
6 January 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Sevenoaks | 31 – 27 | Barnes (1 BP) |
Knole Paddock Attendance: 450 Referee: Philip Russell |
- Game rescheduled from 2 December 2023.
6 January 2024 14:30 |
(1 BP) Tonbridge Juddians | 59 – 12 | North Walsham |
Vizards 3G, The Judd School[b] Attendance: 50 Referee: Peter Caunt |
- Game rescheduled from 4 November 2023.
6 January 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Bury St Edmunds | 33 – 14 | Canterbury |
The Haberden Attendance: 551 Referee: Jack Sutton |
- Game rescheduled from 2 December 2023.
6 January 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Henley Hawks | 43 – 26 | Westcombe Park (1 BP) |
Dry Leas Attendance: 211 Referee: Tom Bird |
- Game rescheduled from 2 December 2023.
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Round 15
13 January 2024 13:30 |
(1 BP) Guernsey Raiders | 29 – 24 | Tonbridge Juddians (2 BP) |
Footes Lane Attendance: 378 Referee: Tom Bird |
13 January 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Barnes | 49 – 26 | Worthing Raiders (1 BP) |
Barn Elms Attendance: 151 Referee: Alex Rose |
13 January 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Dorking | 59 – 33 | North Walsham (1 BP) |
The Big Field Attendance: 325 Referee: Conor Boyle |
13 January 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Westcombe Park | 17 – 21 | Wimbledon |
Goddington Dene Attendance: 180 Referee: Jackie Sutton |
13 January 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Bury St Edmunds | 26 – 14 | Henley Hawks |
The Haberden Attendance: 743 Referee: Philip Russell |
13 January 2024 15:00 |
(2 BP) Canterbury | 34 – 36 | Esher (1 BP) |
The Marine Travel Ground Attendance: 370 Referee: Alex Powdrell |
13 January 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Old Albanian | 32 – 27 | Sevenoaks (2 BP) |
Woollam's Playing Fields Attendance: 265 Referee: Simon Waite |
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Round 16
20 January 2024 14:00 |
Sevenoaks | P – P | Bury St Edmunds |
Knole Paddock |
- Postponed due to frozen pitch. Game to be rescheduled for 3 February 2024.
20 January 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Wimbledon | 36 – 52 | Canterbury (1 BP) |
Beverley Meads Attendance: 200 Referee: Simon Waite |
20 January 2024 14:00 |
Worthing Raiders | P – P | Westcombe Park |
Roundstone Lane |
- Postponed due to frozen pitch. Game to be rescheduled for 3 February 2024.
20 January 2024 14:30 |
Esher | P – P | Guernsey Raiders |
Molesey Road |
- Postponed due to frozen pitch. Game to be rescheduled for 20 April 2024.
20 January 2024 14:30 |
(1 BP) Tonbridge Juddians | 34 – 20 | Old Albanian |
Vizards 3G, The Judd School[c] Attendance: 127 Referee: Peter Caunt |
20 January 2024 15:00 |
North Walsham | P – P | Henley Hawks |
Norwich Road |
- Postponed due to frozen pitch. Game to be rescheduled for 2 March 2024.
20 January 2024 16:00 |
(2 BP) Dorking | 33 – 38 | Barnes (1 BP) |
The Big Field Attendance: 340 Referee: Philip Russell |
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Round 17
27 January 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Barnes | 42 – 24 | North Walsham (1 BP) |
Barn Elms Attendance: 225 Referee: Tom Bird |
27 January 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Westcombe Park | 39 – 31 | Dorking (1 BP) |
Goddington Dene Attendance: 150 Referee: Peter Caunt |
27 January 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Bury St Edmunds | 27 – 36 | Tonbridge Juddians (1 BP) |
The Haberden Attendance: 405 Referee: Alex Rose |
27 January 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Canterbury | 36 – 33 | Worthing Raiders (2 BP) |
The Marine Travel Ground Attendance: 340 Referee: Jack Sutton |
27 January 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Guernsey Raiders | 49 – 21 | Wimbledon |
Footes Lane Attendance: 316 Referee: Philip Russell |
27 January 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Henley Hawks | 36 – 17 | Sevenoaks |
Dry Leas Attendance: 326 Referee: Simon Waite |
27 January 2024 15:00 |
Old Albanian | 17 – 59 | Esher (1 BP) |
Woollam's Playing Fields Attendance: 198 Referee: Conor Boyle |
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Rounds 12 & 16 (rescheduled games)
3 February 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Old Albanian | 26 – 36 | Guernsey Raiders (1 BP) |
Woollam's Playing Fields Attendance: 197 Referee: Simon Waite |
- Game rescheduled from 2 December 2023.
3 February 2024 14:00 |
Sevenoaks | 22 – 21 | Bury St Edmunds (1 BP) |
Knole Paddock Attendance: 330 Referee: Jack Sutton |
- Game rescheduled from 20 January 2024.
3 February 2024 14:00 |
Wimbledon | 23 – 23 | North Walsham |
Beverley Meads Attendance: 110 Referee: Neil Sweeney |
- Game rescheduled from 2 December 2023.
3 February 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Worthing Raiders | 29 – 26 | Westcombe Park (2 BP) |
Roundstone Lane Attendance: 267 Referee: Philip Russell |
- Game rescheduled from 20 January 2024.
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Round 18
10 February 2024 14:00 |
Barnes | 23 – 19 | Westcombe Park (1 BP) |
Barn Elm Attendance: 73 Referee: Simon Waite |
10 February 2024 14:00 |
(2 BP) Worthing Raiders | 28 – 31 | Guernsey Raiders (1 BP) |
Roundstone Lane Attendance: 410 Referee: Alex Powdrell |
10 February 2024 14:30 |
(1 BP) Dorking | 42 – 22 | Canterbury |
The Big Field Attendance: 450 Referee: Conor Boyle |
10 February 2024 14:30 |
(1 BP) Tonbridge Juddians | 35 – 26 | Henley Hawks (1 BP) |
The Slade Attendance: 124 Referee: Peter Caunt |
10 February 2024 14:30 |
(2 BP) Wimbledon | 26 – 28 | Old Albanian (1 BP) |
Beverley Meads Attendance: 41 Referee: Alex Rose |
10 February 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Esher | 60 – 15 | Bury St Edmunds |
Molesey Road Attendance: 303 Referee: Jack Sutton |
10 February 2024 15:00 |
North Walsham | 19 – 35 | Sevenoaks (1 BP) |
Norwich Road Attendance: 390 Referee: Philip Russell |
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Round 19
17 February 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Westcombe Park | 47 – 39 | North Walsham (2 BP) |
Goddington Dene Attendance: 120 Referee: Jack Sutton |
17 February 2024 14:30 |
Sevenoaks | 24 – 22 | Tonbridge Juddians (1 BP) |
Knole Paddock Attendance: 845 Referee: Simon Waite |
17 February 2024 15:00 |
(2 BP) Bury St Edmunds | 27 – 31 | Wimbledon (1 BP) |
The Haberden Attendance: 508 Referee: Holly Wood |
17 February 2024 15:00 |
Canterbury | 20 – 29 | Barnes (1 BP) |
The Marine Travel Ground Attendance: 479 Referee: Peter Buchanan |
17 February 2024 15:00 |
Guernsey Raiders | 12 – 36 | Dorking (1 BP) |
Footes Lane Attendance: 633 Referee: Alex Rose |
17 February 2024 15:00 |
(2 BP) Henley Hawks | 26 – 31 | Esher (1 BP) |
Dry Leas Attendance: 405 Referee: Conor Boyle |
17 February 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Old Albanian | 39 – 26 | Worthing Raiders (1 BP) |
Woollam's Playing Fields Attendance: 219 Referee: Peter Caunt |
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Round 20
24 February 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Barnes | 36 – 21 | Guernsey Raiders |
Barn Elms Attendance: 176 Referee: Jack Sutton |
24 February 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Westcombe Park | 27 – 14 | Canterbury |
Goddington Dene Attendance: 140 Referee: Philip Russell |
24 February 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Worthing Raiders | 32 – 31 | Bury St Edmunds (2 BP) |
Roundstone Lane Attendance: 333 Referee: Alex Rose |
24 February 2024 14:30 |
(1 BP) Dorking | 50 – 24 | Old Albanian (1 BP) |
The Big Field Attendance: 485 Referee: Holly Wood |
24 February 2024 14:30 |
Wimbledon | 22 – 32 | Henley Hawks (1 BP) |
Beverley Meads Attendance: 200 Referee: Nicola O'Donnell |
24 February 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Esher | 41 – 31 | Sevenoaks (1 BP) |
Molesey Road Attendance: 503 Referee: Alex Powdrell |
24 February 2024 15:00 |
North Walsham | 17 – 45 | Tonbridge Juddians (1 BP) |
Norwich Road Attendance: 309 Referee: Conor Boyle |
[35]
Round 16 (rescheduled game)
2 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) North Walsham | 35 – 26 | Henley Hawks (1 BP) |
Norwich Road Attendance: 373 Referee: Alex Rose |
- Game rescheduled from 20 January 2024.
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Round 21
9 March 2024 15:00 |
(2 BP) Bury St Edmunds | 29 – 33 | Dorking (1 BP) |
The Haberden Attendance: 711 Referee: Simon Waite |
9 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Canterbury | 41 – 12 | North Walsham |
The Marine Travel Ground Attendance: 431 Referee: Peter Caunt |
- North Walsham are relegated
9 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Guernsey Raiders | 33 – 14 | Westcombe Park |
Footes Lane Attendance: 803 Referee: Conor Boyle |
9 March 2024 15:00 |
Henley Hawks | 29 – 19 | Worthing Raiders |
Dry Leas Attendance: 236 Referee: Ben Simpson |
9 March 2024 15:00 |
Old Albanian | 20 – 32 | Barnes (1 BP) |
Woollam's Playing Fields Attendance: 215 Referee: Nicola O'Donnell |
9 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Sevenoaks | 22 – 13 | Wimbledon |
Knole Paddock Attendance: 350 Referee: Mike Lamb |
9 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Tonbridge Juddians | 24 – 20 | Esher (1 BP) |
The Slade Attendance: 237 Referee: Philip Russell |
[2]
Round 22
16 March 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Barnes | 47 – 34 | Bury St Edmunds (1 BP) |
Barn Elms Attendance: 153 Referee: Holly Wood |
16 March 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Canterbury | 33 – 19 | Guernsey Raiders |
The Marine Travel Ground Attendance: 400 Referee: Philip Russell |
16 March 2024 14:00 |
(1 BP) Westcombe Park | 33 – 26 | Old Albanian (2 BP) |
Goddington Dene Attendance: 110 Referee: Callum Watson |
16 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Dorking | 39 – 27 | Henley Hawks (1 BP) |
The Big Field Attendance: 470 Referee: Haydn Davies |
16 March 2024 15:00 |
North Walsham | 12 – 48 | Esher (1 BP) |
Norwich Road Attendance: 337 Referee: Alex Powdrell |
16 March 2024 15:00 |
Wimbledon | 21 – 36 | Tonbridge Juddians (1 BP) |
Beverley Meads Attendance: 130 Referee: Jack Sutton |
16 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Worthing Raiders | 40 – 28 | Sevenoaks (1 BP) |
Roundstone Lane Attendance: 350 Referee: Peter Buchanan |
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Round 23
23 March 2024 15:00 |
Bury St Edmunds | 19 – 14 | Westcombe Park (1 BP) |
The Haberden Attendance: 393 Referee: Alex Powdrell |
23 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Esher | 62 – 19 | Wimbledon |
Molesey Road Attendance: 918 Referee: Philip Russell |
23 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Guernsey Raiders | 41 – 28 | North Walsham (1 BP) |
Footes Lane Attendance: 421 Referee: Jack Sutton |
23 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Henley Hawks | 39 – 26 | Barnes (1 BP) |
Dry Leas Attendance: 354 Referee: Conor Boyle |
23 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Old Albanian | 38 – 23 | Canterbury |
Woollam's Playing Fields Attendance: 219 Referee: Nathan Howarth |
23 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Sevenoaks | 28 – 26 | Dorking (2 BP) |
Knole Paddock Attendance: 430 Referee: Adam Wookey |
23 March 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Tonbridge Juddians | 61 – 31 | Worthing Raiders (1 BP) |
The Slade Attendance: 223 Referee: Simon Waite |
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Round 24
6 April 2024 15:00 |
Barnes | 19 – 5 | Sevenoaks |
Barn Elms Attendance: 412 Referee: Michael Lamb |
6 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Canterbury | 29 – 25 | Bury St Edmunds (2 BP) |
The Marine Travel Ground Attendance: 400 Referee: Jack Sutton |
6 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Dorking | 36 – 33 | Tonbridge Juddians (2 BP) |
The Big Field Attendance: 520 Referee: Philip Russell |
6 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Guernsey Raiders | 53 – 41 | Old Albanian (1 BP) |
Footes Lane Attendance: 658 Referee: Alex Powdrell |
6 April 2024 15:00 |
North Walsham | 7 – 57 | Wimbledon (1 BP) |
Norwich Road Attendance: 359 Referee: Simon Waite |
6 April 2024 15:00 |
Westcombe Park | 19 – 19 | Henley Hawks |
Goddington Dene Attendance: 170 Referee: Peter Caunt |
6 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Worthing Raiders | 22 – 50 | Esher (1 BP) |
Roundstone Lane Attendance: 290 Referee: Alex Rose |
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Round 25
13 April 2024 13:30 |
(1 BP) Bury St Edmunds | 56 – 24 | Guernsey Raiders (1 BP) |
The Haberden Attendance: 635 Referee: Peter Caunt |
13 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Esher | 50 – 28 | Dorking (1 BP) |
Molesey Road Attendance: 1,415 Referee: Michael Lamb |
- Esher are champions.
13 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Henley Hawks | 36 – 35 | Canterbury (2 BP) |
Dry Leas Attendance: 433 Referee: Jack Sutton |
13 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Old Albanian | 76 – 34 | North Walsham (1 BP) |
Woollams Playing Fields Attendance: 412 Referee: Conor Boyle |
13 April 2024 15:00 |
Sevenoaks | 0 – 24 | Westcombe Park |
Knole Paddock Attendance: 339 Referee: Philip Russell |
13 April 2024 15:00 |
(2 BP) Tonbridge Juddians | 36 – 43 | Barnes (1 BP) |
The Slade Attendance: 295 Referee: Simon Waite |
13 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Wimbledon | 55 – 32 | Worthing Raiders (1 BP) |
Beverley Meads Attendance: 343 Referee: Alex Rose |
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Round 16 (rescheduled game)
20 April 2024 14:30 |
(1 BP) Esher | 80 – 24 | Guernsey Raiders (1 BP) |
Molesey Road Attendance: 800 Referee: Alex Jones |
- Game rescheduled from 20 January 2024.
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Round 26
27 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Barnes | 26 – 24 | Esher (2 BP) |
Barn Elms Attendance: 427 Referee: Jack Sutton |
27 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Canterbury | 34 – 21 | Sevenoaks |
The Marine Travel Ground Attendance: 417 Referee: Rebecca Piddlestone |
27 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Dorking | 26 – 19 | Wimbledon (1 BP) |
The Big Field Attendance: 585 Referee: Michael Lamb |
- Wimbledon are relegated.
27 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Guernsey Raiders | 24 – 42 | Henley Hawks (1 BP) |
Footes Lane Attendance: 426 Referee: Alex Powdrell |
27 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Old Albanian | 28 – 26 | Bury St Edmunds (2 BP) |
Woollams Playing Fields Attendance: 321 Referee: Harry Parsons |
27 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Westcombe Park | 42 – 33 | Tonbridge Juddians (1 BP) |
Goddington Dene Attendance: 500 Referee: Conor Boyle |
27 April 2024 15:00 |
(1 BP) Worthing Raiders | 71 – 19 | North Walsham |
Roundstone Lane Attendance: 530 Referee: Peter Buchanan |
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Attendances
Club | Home games | Total | Average | Highest | Lowest | % Capacity |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnes | 13 | 2,989 | 230 | 427 | 73 | 23% |
Bury St Edmunds | 13 | 6,884 | 530 | 743 | 327 | 18% |
Canterbury | 13 | 5,039 | 388 | 479 | 300 | 26% |
Dorking | 13 | 6,695 | 515 | 850 | 325 | 34% |
Esher | 13 | 7,074 | 544 | 1,415 | 211 | 16% |
Guernsey Raiders | 13 | 6,669 | 513 | 850 | 311 | 10% |
Henley Hawks | 13 | 3,931 | 302 | 433 | 211 | 8% |
North Walsham | 13 | 4,757 | 366 | 476 | 180 | 23% |
Old Albanian | 13 | 3,579 | 275 | 543 | 197 | 28% |
Sevenoaks | 13 | 5,264 | 405 | 845 | 300 | 40% |
Tonbridge Juddians | 13 | 2,797 | 215 | 467 | 50 | 16% |
Westcombe Park | 13 | 2,875 | 221 | 500 | 110 | 7% |
Wimbledon | 13 | 2,305 | 177 | 343 | 41 | 18% |
Worthing Raiders | 13 | 5,111 | 393 | 530 | 267 | 26% |
Individual statistics
Top points scorers
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Notes
- ^ Due to adverse weather, Tonbridge Juddians would also play several home games at their training ground, Vizards 3G, located at The Judd School.
- ^ Tonbridge Juddians moved their home game versus North Walsham on 6 January 2024 to their training ground Vizards 3G at The Judd School due to a waterlogged pitch at The Slade.[26]
- ^ Tonbridge Juddians moved their home game versus Old Albanian on 20 January 2024 to their training ground Vizards 3G at The Judd School due to a frozen pitch at The Slade.[29]
See also
References
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- ^ "New Year - New Opportunities". Tonbridge Juddians RFC. 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 799. 7 January 2024. p. 28, 33.
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- ^ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 801. 21 January 2024. p. 32-33, 37.
- ^ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 802. 28 January 2024. p. 36-37, 41.
- ^ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 803. 4 February 2024. p. 36-37, 41.
- ^ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 804. 11 February 2024. p. 34-35, 41.
- ^ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 805. 18 February 2024. p. 30-31, 37.
- ^ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 806. 25 February 2024. p. 34-35, 41.
- ^ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 807. 3 March 2024. p. 28-29, 33.
- ^ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 809. 17 March 2024. p. 32-33, 41.
- ^ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 810. 24 March 2024. p. 32-33, 41.
- ^ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 812. 6 April 2024. p. 32-33, 41.
- ^ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 813. 14 April 2024. p. 32-33, 41.
- ^ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 814. 21 April 2024. p. 28-29, 35.
- ^ a b c "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 815. 28 April 2024. p. 30-31, 37.
External links
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