2023–24 National League 2 East

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.

2023–24 National League 2 East
Countries England
 Guernsey
Date2 September 2023 – 27 April 2024
Matches played49
Attendance16,235
(average 331 per match)
Highest attendance651 - Bury St Edmunds v Old Albanian, 2 September 2023
Lowest attendance123 - Tonbridge Juddians v Guernsey Raiders, 16 September 2023
Tries scored439
(average 9 per match)
Top point scorer95 – Henry Anscombe (Dorking)
Top try scorer10 – Tobermory McRae (Dorking)

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

League table
2023–24 National League 2 East Table
Played Won Drawn Lost Points for Points against Points diff Try bonus Losing bonus Points
1Dorking77003351411947035
2Barnes76013011741277132
3Esher7502241175665227
4Henley Hawks7502227184435025
5Bury St Edmunds7502228164643023
6Tonbridge Juddians7412201184174123
7Old Albanian7304234221135118
8Guernsey Raiders7304197223-265118
9Canterbury7205215216-14315
10Westcombe Park7205232246-145215
11Wimbledon7205205313-1086014
12Worthing Raiders7205205249-444113
13Sevenoaks7214167239-722012
14North Walsham700774333-259000
  • If teams are level at any stage, tiebreakers are applied in the following order:
  1. Number of matches won
  2. Difference between points for and against
  3. Total number of points for
  4. Aggregate number of points scored in matches between tied teams
  5. Number of matches won excluding the first match, then the second and so on until the tie is settled
Green background is the promotion place. Pink background are relegation places.
Updated: 14 October 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 Edmunds21 – 20Old Albanian (1 BP)
The Haberden
Attendance: 651
Referee: Ben Woods
2 September 2023
15:00
(2 BP) Esher38 – 39Barnes (1 BP)
Molesey Road
Attendance: 211
Referee: Jack Sutton
2 September 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Henley Hawks43 – 33Guernsey Raiders (1 BP)
Dry Leas
Attendance: 233
Referee: James Dowds
2 September 2023
15:00
North Walsham7 – 45Worthing Raiders (1 BP)
Norwich Road
Attendance: 476
Referee: Peter Connor
2 September 2023
15:00
Sevenoaks23 – 22Canterbury (1 BP)
Knole Paddock
Attendance: 420
Referee: Alex Rose
2 September 2023
15:00
Tonbridge Juddians26 – 20Westcombe Park (1 BP)
The Slade
Attendance: 274
Referee: Holly Wood
2 September 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Wimbledon22 – 57Dorking (1 BP)
Beverley Meads
Attendance: 210
Referee: Harry Gardner

[5]

Round 2
9 September 2023
14:00
(1 BP) Guernsey Raiders36 – 27Sevenoaks
Footes Lane
Attendance: 478
Referee: Simon Waite
9 September 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Barnes59 – 22Wimbledon
Barn Elms
Attendance: 350
Referee: Alex Rose
9 September 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Bury St Edmunds50 – 17North Walsham
The Harberden
Attendance: 375
Referee: Jack Sutton
9 September 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Canterbury45 – 19Tonbridge Juddians
Marine Travel Ground
Attendance: 340
Referee: Daniel Collins
9 September 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Dorking38 – 10Worthing Raiders
The Big Field
Attendance: 600
Referee: Phill Russell
9 September 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Old Albanian31 – 20Henley Hawks
Woollam's Playing Fields
Attendance: 225
Referee: Holly Wood
9 September 2023
15:00
Westcombe Park27 – 42Esher (1 BP)
Goddington Dene
Attendance: 250
Referee: Tom Bird

[6]

Round 3
16 September 2023
14:30
(1 BP) Tonbridge Juddians36 – 25Guernsey Raiders (1 BP)
The Slade
Attendance: 123
Referee: Peter Caunt
16 September 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Esher29 – 21Canterbury
Molesey Road
Attendance: 478
Referee: Holly Wood
16 September 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Henley Hawks37 – 21Bury St Edmunds
Dry Leas
Attendance: 347
Referee: Tom Bird
16 September 2023
15:00
North Walsham14 – 59Dorking (1 BP)
Norwich Road
Attendance: 417
Referee: Conor Boyle
16 September 2023
15:00
Sevenoaks16 – 51Old Albanian (1 BP)
Knole Paddock
Attendance: 350
Referee: Jack Sutton
16 September 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Wimbledon47 – 41Westcombe Park (2 BP)
Beverley Meads
Attendance: 150
Referee: Simon Waite
16 September 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Worthing Raiders28 – 51Barnes (1 BP)
Roundstone Lane
Attendance: 396
Referee: Michael Lamb

[7]

Round 4
23 September 2023
14:00
(1 BP) Guernsey Raiders14 – 19Esher
Footes Lane
Attendance: 311
Referee: Phillip Russell
23 September 2023
15:00
(2 BP) Barnes29 – 31Dorking (1 BP)
Barn Elms
Attendance: 250
Referee: George Ounsley
23 September 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Bury St Edmunds52 – 16Sevenoaks
The Haberden
Attendance: 327
Referee: Michael Lamb
23 September 2023
15:00
(2 BP) Canterbury29 – 32Wimbledon (1 BP)
Marine Travel Ground
Attendance: 300
Referee: Peter Caunt
23 September 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Henley Hawks41 – 14North Walsham
Dry Leas
Attendance: 223
Referee: James Dowds
23 September 2023
15:00
Old Albanian21 – 39Tonbridge Juddians (1 BP)
Woollam's Playing Fields
Attendance: 543
Referee: Jamie Parr
23 September 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Westcombe Park31 – 21Worthing Raiders
Goddington Dene
Attendance: 200
Referee: Jack Sutton

[8]

Round 5
30 September 2023
14:30
(1 BP) Wimbledon22 – 34Guernsey Raiders (1 BP)
Beverley Meads
Attendance: 133
Referee: Jack Sutton
30 September 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Dorking55 – 21Westcombe Park
The Big Field
Attendance: 450
Referee: Phil Russell
30 September 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Esher50 – 27Old Albanian (1 BP)
Molesey Road
Attendance: 300
Referee: Simon Waite
30 September 2023
15:00
North Walsham0 – 36Barnes (1 BP)
Norwich Road
Attendance: 180
Referee: Conor Boyle
30 September 2023
15:00
Sevenoaks13 – 34Henley Hawks (1 BP)
Knole Paddock
Attendance: 300
Referee: Neil Sweeney
30 September 2023
15:00
Tonbridge Juddians26 – 17Bury St Edmunds
The Slade
Attendance: 247
Referee: Alex Rose
30 September 2023
15:00
(2 BP) Worthing Raiders38 – 45Canterbury (1 BP)
Roundstone Lane
Attendance: 301
Referee: Michael Lamb

[9]

Round 6
7 October 2023
14:00
(1 BP) Guernsey Raiders41 – 17Worthing Raiders
Footes Lane
Attendance: 421
Referee: Connor Boyle
7 October 2023
15:00
Bury St Edmunds22 – 17Esher (1 BP)
The Haberden
Attendance: 613
Referee: Phil Russell
7 October 2023
15:00
(2 BP) Canterbury31 – 36Dorking (1 BP)
Marine Travel Ground
Attendance: 342
Referee: Simon Waite
7 October 2023
15:00
Henley Hawks27 – 26Tonbridge Juddians (1 BP)
Dry Leas
Attendance: 225
Referee: Jack Sutton
7 October 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Old Albanian48 – 29Wimbledon (1 BP)
Woollam's Playing Fields
Attendance: 255
Referee: Jamie Dowds
7 October 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Sevenoaks43 – 15North Walsham
Knole Paddock
Attendance: 339
Referee: Tom Bird
7 October 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Westcombe Park33 – 48Barnes (1 BP)
Goddington Dene
Attendance: 220
Referee: Peter Gaunt

[10]

Round 7
14 October 2023
14:30
(1 BP) Dorking59 – 14Guernsey Raiders
The Big Field
Attendance: 325
Referee: Tom Bird
14 October 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Barnes39 – 22Canterbury
Barn Elms
Attendance: 192
Referee: Jack Sutton
14 October 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Esher46 – 25Henley Hawks (1 BP)
Moseley Road
Attendance: 412
Referee: Peter Caunt
14 October 2023
15:00
North Walsham7 – 59Westcombe Park (1 BP)
Norwich Road
Attendance: 409
Referee: Michael Lamb
14 October 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Tonbridge Juddians29 – 29Sevenoaks (1 BP)
The Slade
Attendance: 467
Referee: Philip Russell
14 October 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Wimbledon31 – 45Bury St Edmunds (1 BP)
Beverley Meads
Attendance: 146
Referee: Simon Waite
14 October 2023
15:00
(1 BP) Worthing Raiders46 – 36Old Albanian (1 BP)
Roundstone Lane
Attendance: 450
Referee: Alex Rose

[11]

Round 8
4 November 2023
14:00
Guernsey RaidersvBarnes
Footes Lane
4 November 2023
14:30
SevenoaksvEsher
Knole Paddock
4 November 2023
15:00
Bury St EdmundsvWorthing Raiders
The Haberden
4 November 2023
14:30
Tonbridge JuddiansvNorth Walsham
The Slade
4 November 2023
15:00
CanterburyvWestcombe Park
Marine Travel Ground
4 November 2023
15:00
Old AlbanianvDorking
Woollam's Playing Fields
4 November 2023
15:30
Henley HawksvWimbledon
Dry Leas

[12]

Round 9
11 November 2023
14:00
BarnesvOld Albanian
Barn Elms
11 November 2023
14:00
Worthing RaidersvHenley Hawks
Roundstone Lane
11 November 2023
14:30
DorkingvBury St Edmunds
The Big Field
11 November 2023
14:30
Westcombe ParkvGuernsey Raiders
Goddington Dene
11 November 2023
14:30
WimbledonvSevenoaks
Beverley Mead
11 November 2023
15:00
EshervTonbridge Juddians
Molesey Road
11 November 2023
15:00
North WalshamvCanterbury
Norwich Road

[13]

Round 10
18 November 2023
14:00
Guernsey RaidersvCanterbury
Footes Lane
18 November 2023
14:30
SevenoaksvWorthing Raiders
Knole Paddock
18 November 2023
14:30
Tonbridge JuddiansvWimbledon
The Slade
18 November 2023
15:00
Bury St EdmundsvBarnes
The Harberden
18 November 2023
15:00
EshervNorth Walsham
Molesey Road
18 November 2023
15:00
Henley HawksvDorking
Dry Leas
18 November 2023
15:00
Old AlbanianvWestcombe Park
Woollam's Playing Fields

[14]

Round 11
25 November 2023
14:00
BarnesvHenley Hawks
Barn Elms
25 November 2023
14:00
North WalshamvGuernsey Raiders
Norwich Road
25 November 2023
14:00
Westcombe ParkvBury St Edmunds
Goddington Dene
25 November 2023
14:00
WimbledonvEsher
Beverley Meads
25 November 2023
14:00
Worthing RaidersvTonbridge Juddians
Roundstone Lane
25 November 2023
14:30
DorkingvSevenoaks
The Big Field
25 November 2023
15:00
CanterburyvOld Albanian
Marine Travel Ground

[15]

Attendances
Club Home
games		 Total Average Highest Lowest % Capacity
Barnes260030035025030%
Bury St Edmunds41,96649265132716%
Canterbury398232734230022%
Dorking31,37545860032531%
Esher41,40135047821110%
Guernsey Raiders31,2104034783118%
Henley Hawks41,0282573472236%
North Walsham41,48237147618031%
Old Albanian31,02334154322534%
Sevenoaks41,40935242030035%
Tonbridge Juddians41,11127846712319%
Westcombe Park36702232502007%
Wimbledon4639160210133N/A
Worthing Raiders31,14738245030119%

Individual statistics

See also

References
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