Tribute South West 1 West
Tribute South West 1 West is an English, level six, rugby union league for clubs based in the south-west of England; mainly Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Gloucestershire and Somerset. The champions are promoted to South West Premier and the runner-up plays the second team in South West 1 East, with the winning team gaining promotion. Relegated sides usually play in one of the three seventh-tier leagues — Tribute Western Counties North, Tribute Western Counties West or occasionally, Southern Counties South. The current champions are Okehampton and they will play in South West Premier for season 2019–20.
2019–20
Participating teams and location
| Team | Ground | Capacity | Town/Area | Previous season |
| Bridgwater & Albion | Bath Road | 5,000 | Bridgwater, Somerset | 4th |
| Chew Valley | Chew Lane | Chew Magna, Somerset | Promoted from Western Counties North | |
| Cleve | The Hayfields | Mangotsfield, Gloucestershire | Relegated from South West Premier | |
| Crediton | Blagdon | Crediton, Devon | Promoted from Western Counties West | |
| Devonport Services | The Rectory | 2,000 | Devonport, Plymouth, Devon | 8th |
| Hornets | Hutton Moor Park | Weston-super-Mare, Somerset | 10th | |
| Keynsham | Bristol Road | Keynsham, Somerset | 9th | |
| Lydney | Regentsholm | 1,500 | Lydney, Gloucestershire | 7th |
| Newent | Recreation Ground | Newent, Gloucestershire | 3rd | |
| Newton Abbot | Rackerhayes | 1,150 | Newton Abbot, Devon | Relegated from South West Premier |
| North Petherton | Beggars Brook | North Petherton, Somerset | 5th | |
| Sidmouth | Blackmore Field | Sidmouth, Devon | Promoted from Western Counties West | |
| St Ives | Recreation Ground | 3,000 | St Ives, Cornwall | 6th |
| Thornbury | Cooper's Farm | Thornbury, Gloucestershire | 11th |
2018–19
Participating teams and location
| Team | Ground | Capacity | Town/Area | Previous season |
| Bridgwater & Albion | Bath Road | 5,000 | Bridgwater, Somerset | 10th |
| Coney Hill | Metz Hill | Gloucester, Gloucestershire | Promoted from Western Counties North | |
| Cullompton | Stafford Park | Cullompton, Devon | 9th | |
| Devonport Services | The Rectory | 2,000 | Devonport, Plymouth, Devon | Promoted from Western Counties West |
| Hornets | Hutton Moor Park | Weston-super-Mare, Somerset | Relegated from South West Premier | |
| Keynsham | Bristol Road | Keynsham, Somerset | 11th | |
| Launceston | Polson Bridge | 3,000 | Launceston, Cornwall | 3rd |
| Lydney | Regentsholm | 1,500 | Lydney, Gloucestershire | Relegated from South West Premier |
| Newent | Recreation Ground | Newent, Gloucestershire | 4th | |
| North Petherton | Beggars Brook | North Petherton, Somerset | 6th | |
| Okehampton | Showground | 1,120 | Okehampton, Devon | 5th |
| St Ives | Recreation Ground | 3,000 | St Ives, Cornwall | Promoted from Western Counties West |
| Teignmouth | Bitton Park Sports Ground | 1,210 | Teignmouth, Devon | 8th |
| Thornbury | Cooper's Farm | Thornbury, Gloucestershire | 7th |
2017–18
Participating teams and location
The 2017–18 Tribute South West 1 West consists of fourteen teams; five from Devon, four each from Gloucestershire and Somerset, and one from Cornwall. Ten of the fourteen teams participated in last season's competition. The season starts on 2 September 2016 and the last league matches are played on 21 April 2017. The play-off match is played a week later on 28 April 2017.| Team | Ground | Capacity | Town/Area | Previous season |
| Bideford | King George's Field | 2,000 | Bideford, Devon | 11th |
| Bridgwater & Albion | Bath Road | 5,000 | Bridgwater, Somerset | 9th |
| Clevedon | Coleridge Vale Playing Fields | Clevedon, Somerset | 2nd | |
| Cullompton | Stafford Park | Cullompton, Devon | Promoted from Western Counties West | |
| Drybrook | Mannings Ground | Drybrook, Gloucestershire | 3rd | |
| Exeter University | Topsham Sports Ground | Exeter, Devon | Promoted from Western Counties West | |
| Keynsham | Bristol Road | Keynsham, Somerset | Promoted from Western Counties North | |
| Launceston | Polson Bridge | 3,000 | Launceston, Cornwall | Relegated from National 3 South West |
| Matson | Redwell Road | Matson, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | 4th | |
| Newent | Recreation Ground | Newent, Gloucestershire | 5th | |
| North Petherton | Beggars Brook | North Petherton, Somerset | 7th | |
| Okehampton | Showground | 1,120 | Okehampton, Devon | 8th |
| Teignmouth | Bitton Park Sports Ground | 1,210 | Teignmouth, Devon | 10th |
| Thornbury | Cooper's Farm | Thornbury, Gloucestershire | 6th |
2016–17
Participating teams and location
The 2016–17 Tribute South West 1 West consists of fourteen teams; six from Somerset and four each from Devon and Gloucestershire. Ten of the fourteen teams participated in last season's competition. The season started on 3 September 2016 and the last league matches were played on 22 April 2017. The play-off match was played a week later on 29 April 2017.| Team | Ground | Capacity | Town/Village | Previous season |
| Bideford | King George's Field | 2,000 | Bideford, Devon | 5th |
| Bridgwater & Albion | Bath Road | 5,000 | Bridgwater, Somerset | 7th |
| Chard | The Park, Essex Close | Chard, Somerset | 11th | |
| Clevedon | Coleridge Vale Playing Fields | Clevedon, Somerset | 8th | |
| Drybrook | Mannings Ground | Drybrook, Gloucestershire | 6th | |
| Kingsbridge | High House | 1,000 | Kingsbridge, Devon | promoted from Tribute Western Counties West |
| Matson | Redwell Road | Matson, Gloucester | promoted from Tribute Western Counties North | |
| Midsomer Norton | Norton Down Playing Fields | Midsomer Norton, Somerset | promoted from Southern Counties South | |
| Newent | Recreation Ground | Newent, Gloucestershire | 3rd | |
| North Petherton | Beggars Brook | North Petherton, Somerset | 9th | |
| Okehampton | Showground | 1,120 | Okehampton, Devon | promoted from Tribute Western Counties West |
| Teignmouth | Bitton Park Sports Ground | 1,210 | Teignmouth, Devon | 10th |
| Thornbury | Cooper's Farm | Thornbury, Gloucestershire | 2nd | |
| Weston-super-Mare | Recreation Ground | 6,000 | Weston-super-Mare, Somerset | 4th |
League table
Promotion play-off
Each season, the runners-up in South West 1 East and Tribute South West 1 West, participate in a play-off for promotion to National League 3 South West. The team with the best playing record, in this case Newbury Blues, host the match and they beat their opponents Clevedon 25 – 22.| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points for | Points against | Points diff | Try bonus | Loss bonus | Points | |
| Newbury Blues | 26 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 894 | 401 | 493 | 17 | 2 | 105 |
| Clevedon | 26 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 908 | 356 | 552 | 12 | 5 | 99 |
2015–16
Camborne became champions on 9 April 2016, with two matches to play. Thornbury lost the play-off for promotion 24 – 26 at Salisbury and will continue to play in this league next season. Avonmouth OB, Coney Hill and Wells are all relegated to Western Counties North.Participating teams and location
The 2015–16 Tribute South West 1 West consisted of fourteen teams; six from Somerset, four from Gloucestershire, two from Devon and one each from Bristol and Cornwall. Nine of the fourteen teams participated in last season's competition. The 2014–15 champions Cleve, and Ivybridge were promoted to National League 3 South West. The relegated teams, Cullompton and St Austell will play in Tribute Western Counties West, and Matson will play in Tribute Western Counties North. The season started on 5 September 2015 and the last matches were played on 30 April 2016.| Team | Ground | Capacity | Town/Village | Previous season |
| Avonmouth Old Boys | Barracks Lane | Shirehampton, Bristol | 9th | |
| Bideford | King George's Field | 2,000 | Bideford, Devon | 4th |
| Bridgwater & Albion | Bath Road | 5,000 | Bridgwater, Somerset | 3rd |
| Camborne | Recreation Ground | 7,000 | Camborne, Cornwall | 6th |
| Chard | The Park, Essex Close | Chard, Somerset | relegated from National League 3 South West | |
| Clevedon | Coleridge Vale Playing Fields | Clevedon, Somerset | 10th | |
| Coney Hill | Metz Way | Coney Hill, Gloucester | promoted from Tribute Western Counties North | |
| Drybrook | Mannings Ground | Drybrook, Gloucestershire | 11th | |
| Newent | Recreation Ground | Newent, Gloucestershire | promoted from Tribute Western Counties North | |
| North Petherton | Beggars Brook | North Petherton, Somerset | 5th | |
| Teignmouth | Bitton Park Sports Ground | 1,210 | Teignmouth, Devon | promoted from Tribute Western Counties West |
| Thornbury | Cooper's Farm | Thornbury, Gloucestershire | 7th | |
| Wells | Charter Way | Wells, Somerset | 8th | |
| Weston-super-Mare | Recreation Ground | 2,000 | Weston-super-Mare, Somerset | relegated from National League 3 South West |
League table
Promotion play-off
Each season, the runners-up in South West 1 East and Tribute South West 1 West, participate in a play-off for promotion to National League 3 South West. The team with the best playing record, in this case Salisbury, host the match and their opponents are Thornbury.| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points for | Points against | Points diff | Try bonus | Loss bonus | Points | |
| Salisbury | 26 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 732 | 395 | 337 | 11 | 3 | 96 |
| Thornbury | 26 | 19 | 0 | 7 | 779 | 411 | 368 | 14 | 5 | 95 |
2014–15
Cleve became champions with two matches to play and are promoted to National League 3 South West for next season. The team in second place, Ivybridge beat Towcestrians 25 – 20 in the play-off for promotion. St Austell and Cullompton are relegated to Tribute Western Counties West and Matson are relegated to Tribute Western Counties North.Participating teams and location
The 2014–15 Tribute South West 1 West League consists of fourteen teams; four from Somerset, three each from Devon and Gloucestershire and two each from Bristol and Cornwall. The season started on 6 September 2014 and the last league matches were played on 18 April 2015; the play-off match was played a week later. Nine of the teams listed below participated in the Tribute South West 1 West last season. They were joined by Avonmouth OB who were relegated from National League 3 South West, Drybrook and Matson both promoted from Tribute Western Counties North, Ivybridge promoted from Tribute Western Counties West and Wells promoted from Southern Counties South.| Team | Ground | Capacity | Town/Village | Previous season |
| Avonmouth Old Boys | Barracks Lane | Shirehampton, Bristol | relegated from National League 3 South West | |
| Bideford | King George's Field | 2,000 | Bideford, Devon | 8th |
| Bridgwater & Albion | Bath Road | 5,000 | Bridgwater, Somerset | 9th |
| Camborne | Recreation Ground | 7,000 | Camborne, Cornwall | 3rd |
| Cleve | The Hayfields | Mangotsfield, Bristol | 5th | |
| Clevedon | Coleridge Vale Playing Fields | Clevedon, Somerset | 11th | |
| Cullompton | Stafford Park | Cullompton, Devon | 10th | |
| Drybrook | Mannings Ground | Drybrook, Gloucestershire | promoted from Tribute Western Counties North | |
| Ivybridge | Cross-in-Hand | Ivybridge, Devon | promoted from Tribute Western Counties West | |
| Matson | Redwell Road | Matson, Gloucester | promoted from Tribute Western Counties North | |
| North Petherton | Beggars Brook | North Petherton, Somerset | 6th | |
| St Austell | Tregorrick Park | 4,000 | St Austell, Cornwall | 4th |
| Thornbury | Cooper's Farm | Thornbury, Gloucestershire | 7th | |
| Wells | Charter Way | Wells, Somerset | promoted from Southern Counties South |
League table
Promotion play-off
Each season, the runners-up in South West 1 East and Tribute South West 1 West, participate in a play-off for promotion to National League 3 South West. The team with the best playing record, in this case Towcestrians, hosts the match; their opponents were Ivybridge who won 25 – 20.| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points for | Points against | Points diff | Try bonus | Loss bonus | Points | |
| Towcestrians | 26 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 704 | 405 | 299 | 15 | 3 | 103 |
| Ivybridge | 26 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 760 | 596 | 164 | 17 | 5 | 94 |
2013–14
Participating teams and location
2012–13
- Bridgwater & Albion '
- Camborne
- Chard
- Cleve
- Clevedon
- Cullompton
- North Dorset
- North Petherton
- Old Redcliffians '
- Oldfield Old Boys
- Paignton Saxons
- Sidmouth
- Thornbury
- Wadebridge Camels
Tribute South West 1 West honours
South West 2
South West 1
South West 2 West
South West 1 West
Promotion play-offs
Since the 2000–01 season there has been a play-off, between the league runners-up of South West 1 East and South West 1 West, for the third and final promotion place to South West Premier. The team with the superior league record has home advantage. As of the end of the 2018–19 season the South West 1 West teams' have been the stronger with thirteen wins to the South West 1 East teams' six, while the home team has won promotion thirteen times to the away teams six.Number of league titles
- Cinderford
- Henley
- Hornets
- Truro
- Berry Hill
- Camborne
- Cheltenham
- Chippenham
- Cleve
- Coney Hill
- Drybrook
- Exmouth
- Gloucester Old Boys
- Gordon League
- Hartpury College
- Matson
- Mounts Bay
- Newbury
- Okehampton
- Old Patesians
- Old Redcliffians
- Penzance-Newlyn
- Spartans
- St Mary's Old Boys
- Stroud
- Taunton Titans
- Weston-super-Mare
Summary of tier six format since 1987