Regional 2 Thames
Regional 2 Thames is an English level 6 rugby union regional league for rugby clubs in London and the south-east of England including sides from Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Greater London, Hertfordshire, Middlesex and Surrey. It was created following the 2022 Adult Competition Review by the Rugby Football Union. London Scottish Lions are the 2024–25 champions.
Structure and format
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, however
- 1 losing point is awarded to a team that loses a match by 7 points or fewer
- 1 additional point is awarded to a team scoring 4 tries or more in a match
2025–26
Participating teams and locations
Departing were London Scottish Lions promoted to Regional 1 South Central while Hemel Hempstead and Old Haberdashers were relegated to Counties 1 Hertfordshire and Counties 1 Middlesex respectively. Also leaving were H.A.C. on a level transfer to Regional 2 Anglia.| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
| Aylesbury | Ostler's Field | Weston Turville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire | 10th | |
| Beaconsfield | Oak Lodge Meadow | Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire | 4th | |
| Belsize Park | Regent's Park | Belsize Park, London | 3rd | |
| Brunel University | Brunel University Sports Park | Uxbridge, London | Promoted from Counties 1 Herts/Middlesex | |
| Grasshoppers | MacFarlane Lane | Isleworth, London | 7th | |
| Harpenden | Redbourn Lane | Harpenden, Hertfordshire | Relegated from Regional 1 South East | |
| London Irish Wild Geese | Hazelwood | 2,000 | Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey | 5th |
| Marlow | Riverwoods Drive | Marlow, Buckinghamshire | 9th | |
| Old Priorians | Perivale | Greenford, London | 6th | |
| Oxford Harlequins II | Horspath Sports Ground | 1,000 | Horspath, Oxfordshire | Promoted from Counties 1 Southern North |
| Teddington | Udney Park Sports Ground | Teddington, London | 8th | |
| Windsor | Home Park | Windsor, Berkshire | Promoted from Counties 1 Southern North |
2024–25
Participating teams and locations
Departing were Amersham & Chiltern, promoted to Regional 1 South East whilst Fullerians were relegated to Counties 1 Herts/Middlesex. Also leaving were Chobham on a level transfer to Regional 2 South Central. Replacing them were London Irish Wild Geese returning to the league on a level transfer from Regional 2 South Central together with London Scottish Lions promoted from Counties 1 Herts/Middlesex, Teddington promoted from Counties 1 Surrey/Sussex and Beaconsfield from Counties 1 Southern North. With three departing and four joining, the league was restored to twelve teams.| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
| Aylesbury | Ostler's Field | Weston Turville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire | 10th | |
| Beaconsfield | Oak Lodge Meadow | Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire | Promoted from Counties 1 Southern North | |
| Belsize Park | Regent's Park | Belsize Park, London | 2nd | |
| Grasshoppers | MacFarlane Lane | Isleworth, London | 6th | |
| H.A.C. | Artillery Ground | Finsbury, London | 3rd | |
| Hemel Hempstead | Chaulden Lane | Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire | 5th | |
| Marlow | Riverwoods Drive | Marlow, Buckinghamshire | 9th | |
| Old Haberdashers | Croxdale Road | Borehamwood, Hertfordshire | 8th | |
| Old Priorians | Perivale | Greenford, London | 4th | |
| London Irish Wild Geese | Hazelwood | 2,000 | Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey | Level transfer from Regional 2 South Central |
| London Scottish Lions | King's House Sports Ground | Chiswick, London | Promoted from Counties 1 Herts / Mdx | |
| Teddington | Udney Park Sports Ground | Teddington, London | Promoted from Counties 1 Sur / Ssx |
League table
2023–24
Participating teams and locations
Leaving the league were Hammersmith & Fulham, promoted to Regional 1 South Central whilst Beaconsfield and Windsor were relegated to Counties 1 Southern North. Also departing were Cobham and London Cornish on a level transfer to Regional 2 South East as did London Irish Wild Geese to Regional 2 South CentralIn their place came Chobham promoted from Counties 1 Surrey/Sussex, Hemel Hempstead and Grasshoppers, both promoted from Counties 1 Herts/Middlesex, and Marlow promoted from Counties 1 Southern North whilst H.A.C. joined on a level transfer from Regional 2 Anglia.
Leighton Buzzard had joined on a level transfer from Regional 2 Midlands East but after conceding numerous walkovers withdrew leaving the league with just eleven sides.
| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
| Amersham & Chiltern | Weedon Lane | Amersham, Buckinghamshire | 2nd | |
| Aylesbury | Ostler's Field | Weston Turville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire | 7th | |
| Belsize Park | Regent's Park | Belsize Park, London | 9th | |
| Chobham | Fowlers Well | Chobham, Surrey | Promoted Counties 1 Sur/Ssx | |
| Fullerians | Coningsby Drive | Watford, Hertfordshire | 8th | |
| Grasshoppers | MacFarlane Lane | Isleworth, London | Promoted from Counties 1 Herts/Mdx | |
| H.A.C. | Artillery Ground | Finsbury, London | Level transfer from Regional 2 Anglia | |
| Hemel Hempstead | Chaulden Lane | Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire | Promoted Counties 1 Herts/Mdx | |
| Wright's Meadow | Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire | Level transfer from Regional 2 Midlands East | ||
| Marlow | Riverwoods Drive | Marlow, Buckinghamshire | Promoted from Counties 1 Southern North | |
| Old Haberdashers | Croxdale Road | Borehamwood, Hertfordshire | 10th | |
| Old Priorians | Perivale | Greenford, London | 4th |
League table
2022–23
Participating teams and locations
This was the first season following the RFU Adult Competition Review. The league had similarities to London 2 North West but was a level higher in the English rugby pyramid being 6 not 7. Some of the teams joining would have previously played in London 2 South West being Surrey Rugby affiliated clubs. It also picked up three Berkshire RFU and Bucks RFU clubs who had historically competed in SW Division leagues.| Team | Ground | Capacity | City/Area | Previous season |
| Amersham & Chiltern | Weedon Lane | Amersham, Buckinghamshire | 8th London 1 North | |
| Aylesbury | Ostler's Field | Weston Turville, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire | Promoted Southern Counties North | |
| Beaconsfield | Oak Lodge Meadow | Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire | 7th SW 1 East | |
| Belsize Park | Regent's Park | Belsize Park, London | 9th London 1 North | |
| Cobham | Old Surbitonians Memorial Ground | Cobham, Surrey | 7th London 1 South | |
| Fullerians | Coningsby Drive | Watford, Hertfordshire | Promoted from London 2NW | |
| Hammersmith & Fulham | Hurlingham Park | Fulham, London | 4th London 1 South | |
| London Cornish | Richardson Evans Memorial Playing Fields | Roehampton Vale, London | 13th London 1 South | |
| Old Haberdashers | Croxdale Road | Borehamwood, Hertfordshire | 10th London 1 North | |
| Old Priorians | Perivale | Greenford, London | Promoted from London 2NW | |
| London Irish Wild Geese | Hazelwood | 2,000 | Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey | 12th London 1 South |
| Windsor | Home Park | Windsor, Berkshire | 11th SW 1 East |