2012–13 National League 2 South
The 2012–13 National League 2 South was the fourth season (26th overall) of the fourth tier (south) of the English domestic rugby union competitions since the professionalised format of the second division was introduced. The league system was 4 points for a win, 2 points for a draw and additional bonus points being awarded for scoring 4 or more tries and/or losing within 7 points of the victorious team. In terms of promotion the league champions would go straight up into National League 1 while the runners up would have a one-game playoff against the runners up from National League 2 North (at the home ground of the club with the superior league record) for the final promotion place.
| 2012–13 National League 2 South | |
|---|---|
| Countries | England |
| Champions | Henley Hawks |
| Runners-up | Worthing Raiders (also promoted) |
| Relegated | Barking, Lydney |
| Matches played | 210 |
| Attendance | 76,158 (average 363 per match) |
| Highest attendance | 3,270 Henley Hawks v Worthing Raiders 4 May 2013 |
| Lowest attendance | 67 Barking v Taunton Titans 30 March 2013 |
| Top point scorer | Mark Woodrow (Dings Crusaders) 289 points |
| Top try scorer | Ian Clark (Hartpury College) Alexander Nielsen (Worthing Raiders) 20 tries |
Henley Hawks, as champions, were promoted to the third tier (2013–14 National League 1) for next season, along with Worthing Raiders who finished second. Worthing beat the 2012–13 National League 2 North runners up Stourbridge 28–26 to win the annual promotion playoff. Barking and Lydney were both relegated to National League 3 South West and National League 3 London & SE respectively with Barking winning just one game in what was a very poor season. As well as winning the league Henley Hawks also saw a divisional record attendance at Dry Leas with 3,270 fans turning up to the last game of the season - the championship decider against Worthing Raiders which Henley won 55 - 27 to seal the title for the Oxfordshire club.