London and South East Rugby League

The London and South East Rugby League is a summer rugby league competition for amateur teams in London and the surrounding area. The competition was formed in 2005 as the RLC Southern Premier. It's name changed following the 2012 restructure of amateur rugby league in Great Britain.

History
The Rugby League Conference was born in 1997 as the Southern Conference.

The Premier Division was set up in 2005 for teams who had achieved a certain playing standard and were able to travel further afield to find stronger opposition. The new Premier Divisions included the North Premier, the South Premier, the Central Premier and the Welsh Premier.

Prior to the 2005 season National League Three side South London Storm announced that they were joining the South Premier; the other founder members came from the Conference regional divisions.

After the 2006 season with other teams withdrawing from National League Three, St Albans Centurions also decided to join the Premier South.

In 2012 it became a standalone league run by the RFL with the introduction of Summer Rugby in the amateur ranks. St Albans Centurions returned to playing nationally in National Conference League division three

It has a merit league attached to it enabling smaller clubs to develop before entering the league to see if they are able to meet the demands of player numbers and competing fixtures throughout a regular season. Some larger clubs have fielded an A team in this league to bolster numbers and create opportunities for less experienced players to play.

Position in Pyramid

 * 1: Super League
 * 2: Championship
 * 3: League 1
 * 4: National Conference League/Conference League South
 * 5: London and South East Rugby League

Clubs
As of 2024: Brighton & Hove RL, Brixton Bulls, Elmbridge Eagles, London Chargers, Medway Dragons, Wests Warriors A.

League Standings

 * 1 competed as Ipswich Rhinos between 2005 and 2009
 * 2 competed as Kingston Warriors between 2005 and 2007 and Elmbridge in 2008.
 * 3 competed as Haringey Hornets in 2006
 * 4 a merger of South London Storm and West London Sharks
 * 5 midseason replacements for Hainault Bulldogs

Grand Finals

 * Source from 2017

London Cup

 * 2013: South West London Chargers

Harry Jepson Trophy games

 * Ceased 2011