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The greatest grassroots clubs in England revealed

BY Jack Tunney  ·  Wednesday May 15, 2024

With the Papa Johns Community Cup having reached its climax this weekend, and all the local leagues having now been concluded – it’s time to celebrate the winners of the 2023/24 English season. 

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Taking place at the home of English rugby, 500+ people turned up to support those taking to the hallowed turf of Twickenham to enjoy their moment in the sun as the finals of the Papa Johns Community Cup, the national grassroots cup, took place.

Here are the results:

Men’s Regional 1 Championship – Heath RUFC 35 – 35 Barnstaple – Heath won with the ‘first try scored‘ rule.

Men’s Regional 2 Championship – Northampton Old Scouts RFC 26 – 25 Southend RFC

Men’s Counties 1 Championship – Longlevens RFC 25 – 19 Widnes RUFC

Men’s Counties 2 Championship – Brunel University RFC 31 – 43 Old Rutlishians RFC

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Men’s Counties 3 & below Championship Final – Old Elthamians 45 – 22 Wigan

Women’s Championship Playoff – Thurrock Ladies 1st 10 – 42 Cheltenham Tigers Women

Women’s Intermediate Cup – Lichfield Ladies 7 – 12 Old Albanians Ladies 2nd

Women’s Junior Cup – Sheffield Tigers Women 14 – 36 Thurrock Ladies 2nd

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For full match reports, click here.

Continuing with the winners of the national leagues…

Men’s:

Level 2

The Championship – Ealing Trailfinders

Another league victory is in the bag for the Trailfinders after losing out to the, now defunct, Jersey Reds last season. This victory once again puts pressure on the powers that be, to allow the west London side into the Premiership.

Level 3

National One – Chinnor

A dominant season from a side that will be truly tested in the second division next year. Their points difference was triple the amount of their nearest rivals, proving just how dominant this side has been throughout the year.

Level 4

National Two North – Rotherham Titans

Despite 25 wins from 26, the Titans found themselves just 2 points above former Premiership side Leeds Tykes in an incredibly tight league. Rotherham’s 32 – 26 victory over their rivals back in March made all the difference in deciding their final league placement.

National Two East – Esher

With over 1100 points from a 26-match season, Esher ensured a points difference of almost double anyone else in their league, securing a well-deserved league victory.

National Two West – Dings Crusaders

The Bristol-based team had built on last year’s improvements with an incredibly successful campaign, keeping well out of reach of any serious competition.

Level 5

Regional 1 North East – Harrogate

Regional 1 North West – Macclesfield

Regional 1 South East – Colchester

Regional 1 South West – Devonport Services

Regional 1 South Central – Havant

Regional 1 Midlands – Oxford Harlequins

Level 6 and below

For further results, or to check on the performance of your team, please click here.

Women’s:

Level 2

Women’s Championship North 1 – Cheltenham Tigers Women

A comprehensive victory for the side from the west, beating their nearest rivals by 20 points.

Women’s Championship South 1 – Thurrock Ladies

Possibly the tightest league finish in the country, three teams were within two points of each other as the season reached its end.

Level 3

Women’s Championship Midlands 2 – Lichfield Ladies

Women’s Championship North 2 – Sheffield Women

Women’s Championship South East 2 – Battersea Ironsides Women

Women’s Championship South West 2 – North Bristol Ladies

For further results, or to check on the performance of your team, please click here.

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