RFU League and Knockout Competitions
Sussex Merit League and Knockout Competitions 

RFU Competitions - Leagues

Level 1 - Premier League                                                     Level 5 - National 3   London, South West, Midlands, North
Level 2 - Championship                                                       Level 6 - London 1     South & North
Level 3 - National League 1                                                  Level 7 - London 2     South East, South West, North East, North West
Level 4 - National Leagues 2 South and 2 North                     Level 8 - London 3     South East, South West, North East, North West
                                                                                         Level 9 - Sussex 1, Kent 1, Surrey 1, Hampshire 1, Essex 1, E. Counties 1, Herts/Middlesex 1

RFU Competitions - Knockouts

RFU Intermediate Cup - Clubs at level 7    (East Grinstead RFC winners 2012)
RFU Senior Vase         - Clubs at level 8    (Brighton FC (RFU) winners 2011)
RFU Junior Vase          - Clubs at level 9 

Sussex RFU

It is the policy of Sussex RFU, that every Team, in every Club shall, unless disqualified, be eligible to play in a League and a Knockout competition.
An exception is made where a First XV plays at the National level.

A 'Club' competition is for First XV's, a 'Team' competition is for all Teams below First XV level.
RFU leagues, at National and Divisional levels from 1-8 are for First XV's, at level 9 Sussex 1 includes 'lower XV's.
Sussex Merit Leagues, are for all XV's, from First XV downwards, according to strength.

Shepherd Neame, brewers of 'Spitfire Bitter, are well established as sponsors of Competitions in Sussex, Kent and Essex. Shepherd Neame - Sponsors of Sussex RFU Competions Knockout Competitions The Sussex Trophy Spitfire Knockout The Sussex Bob Rogers Knockout The Sussex Bowl Spitfire Knockout The Sussex Shield Spitfire Knockout The Sussex Vase Spitfire Knockout The Sussex Plate Spitfire Knockout The Sussex Salver Spitfire Knockout League Competitions RFU National League 2 South London Divisional Leagues Sussex 'Canterbury Jack' Intermediate League Sussex 'Oranjeboom' Division Two West Sussex 'Asahi' Division Two East Sussex 'Late Red' Division Three West Sussex 'Bishops Finger' Three East

Sussex RFU Senior Structured Season 2012-13 Sussex RFU League Structure 2012-13 London Division / Sussex 1 / Sussex Merit Leagues

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Ken Nichols

Sussex RFU Competitions Committee Chairman Ken Nichols (M) 07903 322782 kennichols2@sky.com Sussex Merit Leagues Organiser Mike Richardson (M) 07860 638092 mr@railex.demon.co.uk London DOC representative John Thompson (M) 07939 044729 tommojollygood@hotmail.com Fixture Bureau Charlie Wise (P) 01323 482435 sussexrufb@hotmail.com League Secretary, Sussex 1 Simon Flint (M)01730 816465 simon.flint@bbcel.co.uk Womens & Girls Competitions TBA Committee Members Lewis Beale (M) 07500 106148  lbeale@mazdaeur.com James Melody (M) 07740 112248 jamesmelody@gmail.com Nigel Lyons (M) 07808 094883 Nigel.lyons1@gmail.com [text] [text] [text] [text]

Recommended Kick-Off times
If you want to play at a different time, you must reach agreement with the Referee and your opposition

AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER - 3PM,                                          NOVEMBER* 2.30PM,
DECEMBER*, JANUARY* 2.15PM,                                                     FEBRUARY* 2.30PM,                                           MARCH, APRIL, MAY 3.00PM
*Knockout Cup matches played between November and March should start 30 mins earlier to allow for Extra Time being played.

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