National Division 2

National Division 2
Founded1974
Country France
Number of clubs24
Level on pyramid4
Promotion toNational Division 1
Domestic cup(s)Lord Derby Cup
League cup(s)Coupe Falcou

National Division 2 is the fourth tier of rugby league in France, below the National Division 1. The season runs from September to April. The Division is split into 5 regional leagues, East, South 1, South 2, South-East, South-West and West. Clubs play each other home and away in their respective regional league with the top clubs progressing into a series of play-off matches to determine the champions. The champions can apply for promotion to the National Division 1. This tier was formerly known as the Federal Championship.