| 2023–24 National League 2 East | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  England  Guernsey |
| Date | 2 September 2023 – 27 April 2024 |
| Matches played | 78 |
| Attendance | 27,588 (average 354 per match) |
| Highest attendance | 850 - Guernsey Raiders v Barnes, 4 November 2023, Dorking v Sevenoaks, 25 November 2023 |
| Lowest attendance | 123 - Tonbridge Juddians v Guernsey Raiders, 16 September 2023 |
| Tries scored | 651 (average 8.3 per match) |
| Top point scorer | 138 – Benjamin Adams (Sevenoaks) |
| Top try scorer | 16 – Tobermory McRae (Dorking) |
The 2023–24 National League 2 East is 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.
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.[1]
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
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 Locations of the 2023–24 National League 2 East teams
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League table
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| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points for | Points against | Points diff | Try bonus | Losing bonus | Points | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dorking | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 484 | 266 | 218 | 10 | 1 | 53 | ||||||
| 2 | Esher | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 466 | 265 | 201 | 9 | 2 | 51 | ||||||
| 3 | Barnes | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 409 | 267 | 142 | 8 | 3 | 43 | ||||||
| 4 | Henley Hawks | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 324 | 266 | 58 | 6 | 0 | 40 | ||||||
| 5 | Bury St Edmunds | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 359 | 254 | 105 | 5 | 0 | 39 | ||||||
| 6 | Tonbridge Juddians | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 330 | 322 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 34 | ||||||
| 7 | Canterbury | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 360 | 282 | 78 | 7 | 3 | 34 | ||||||
| 8 | Old Albanian | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 325 | 332 | -7 | 6 | 3 | 25 | ||||||
| 9 | Westcombe Park | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 330 | 348 | -18 | 7 | 4 | 25 | ||||||
| 10 | Guernsey Raiders | 11 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 259 | 324 | -65 | 5 | 2 | 23 | ||||||
| 11 | Sevenoaks | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 265 | 331 | -66 | 3 | 2 | 23 | ||||||
| 12 | Worthing Raiders | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 303 | 447 | -144 | 6 | 3 | 17 | ||||||
| 13 | Wimbledon | 11 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 269 | 416 | -147 | 6 | 2 | 16 | ||||||
| 14 | North Walsham | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 105 | 468 | -363 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
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| Green background is the promotion place. Pink background are relegation places. Updated: 2 December 2023 Source: National League 2 East RFU [3] | |||||||||||||||||
Fixtures & results
Fixtures for the season were published by the RFU on 12 June, 2023.[4]
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 |
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: Phillip 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 |
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 |
Round 4
| 23 September 2023 14:00 |
| (1 BP) Guernsey Raiders | 14 – 19 | Esher |
| Footes Lane Attendance: 311 Referee: Phillip 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 |
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: Phillip 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 |
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: Phillip 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 |
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: Phillip 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 |
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.[12]
| 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: Phillip Russell |
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: Phillip 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 |
Round 10
| 18 November 2023 14:30 |
| Sevenoaks | 15 – 10 | Worthing Raiders (1 BP) |
| Knole Paddock Attendance: 301 Referee: Phillip 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 |
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: Phillip 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 |
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.
| 2 December 2023 14:00 |
| Sevenoaks | P – P | Barnes |
| Knole Paddock |
- Postponed due to poor weather. Game to be rescheduled.
| 2 December 2023 14:00 |
| Wimbledon | P – P | North Walsham |
| Beverley Meads |
- Postponed due to poor weather. Game to be rescheduled.
| 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.
| 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.
Round 13
| 8 December 2023 19:30 |
| Guernsey Raiders | v | Bury St Edmunds |
| Footes Lane |
| 9 December 2023 14:00 |
| Barnes | v | Tonbridge Juddians |
| Barn Elms |
| 9 December 2023 14:00 |
| Dorking | v | Esher |
| The Big Field |
| 9 December 2023 14:00 |
| Westcombe Park | v | Sevenoaks |
| Goddington Dene |
| 9 December 2023 14:00 |
| Worthing Raiders | v | Wimbledon |
| Roundstone Lane |
| 9 December 2023 15:00 |
| Canterbury | v | Henley Hawks |
| The Marine Travel Ground |
| 9 December 2023 15:00 |
| North Walsham | v | Old Albanian |
| Norwich Road |
Round 14
| 16 December 2023 14:00 |
| Sevenoaks | v | Guernsey Raiders |
| Knole Paddock |
| 16 December 2023 14:00 |
| Wimbledon | v | Barnes |
| Beverley Meads |
| 16 December 2023 14:00 |
| Worthing Raiders | v | Dorking |
| Roundstone Lane |
| 16 December 2023 14:30 |
| Tonbridge Juddians | v | Canterbury |
| The Slade |
| 16 December 2023 15:00 |
| Esher | v | Westcombe Park |
| Molesey Road |
| 16 December 2023 15:00 |
| Henley Hawks | v | Old Albanian |
| Dry Leas |
| 16 December 2023 15:00 |
| North Walsham | v | Bury St Edmunds |
| Norwich Road |
Attendances
| Club | Home games |
Total | Average | Highest | Lowest | % Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes | 5 | 1,239 | 248 | 350 | 192 | 25% |
| Bury St Edmunds | 6 | 2,938 | 490 | 651 | 327 | 16% |
| Canterbury | 5 | 1,752 | 350 | 450 | 300 | 23% |
| Dorking | 5 | 2,770 | 554 | 850 | 325 | 37% |
| Esher | 7 | 2,824 | 403 | 550 | 211 | 12% |
| Guernsey Raiders | 5 | 2,670 | 534 | 850 | 311 | 11% |
| Henley Hawks | 6 | 1,706 | 284 | 406 | 223 | 7% |
| North Walsham | 6 | 2,355 | 393 | 476 | 180 | 25% |
| Old Albanian | 5 | 1,533 | 307 | 543 | 225 | 31% |
| Sevenoaks | 6 | 2,030 | 338 | 420 | 300 | 34% |
| Tonbridge Juddians | 6 | 1,474 | 246 | 467 | 123 | 16% |
| Westcombe Park | 5 | 1,195 | 239 | 275 | 200 | 7% |
| Wimbledon | 6 | 1,097 | 183 | 310 | 133 | N/A |
| Worthing Raiders | 5 | 2,005 | 401 | 483 | 301 | 22% |
Individual statistics
Top points scorers
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Top try scorers
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See also
References
- ↑ "How promotion and relegation will work for Men's National 1 and below and Women's Championship and below". England Rugby. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ "Wimbledon RFC". York RUFC. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ "National League 2 East". England Rugby.
- ↑ "National League Rugby fixtures announced for 2023-24 campaign". National League Rugby. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 781. 3 September 2023. p. 40.
- ↑ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 782. 10 September 2023. p. 34-35, 39.
- ↑ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 783. 17 September 2023. p. 36-37, 39.
- ↑ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 784. 24 September 2023. p. 36-37, 39.
- ↑ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 785. 1 October 2023. p. 36–37, 39.
- ↑ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 786. 8 October 2023. p. 34-35, 41.
- ↑ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 787. 15 October 2023. p. 36-37, 39.
- ↑ "N2E v North Walsham Off But TJ rugby still in action for some". Tonbridge Juddians RFC. 4 November 2023.
- ↑ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 790. 5 November 2023. p. 36-37, 39.
- ↑ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 791. 12 November 2023. p. 32-33, 35.
- ↑ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 792. 19 November 2023. p. 36-37, 39.
- ↑ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 793. 26 November 2023. p. 32-33, 37.
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- ↑ "Results". The RugbyPaper. No. 796. 17 December 2023. p. 36-37, 39.
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