Welcome to the Essex Clubs BL Office Centre Merit Tables.

The BL Merit Tables as they are more commonly known and sponsored by BL Office Centre, is now in its 19th year making them one of the oldest running Merit Tables in English Rugby.  This season the merit table has grown to 6 divisions each with ten teams playing set fixtures home and away.

The league also play friendlies against club sides to mark special occasions or to raise money for Charity.  Last season the BL Team took on several club sides including one memorable match against Romford and Gidea Park under lights. 

The merit tables were spawned from an idea to create a system of competitive Rugby in Essex to encourage more games to be played rather than just friendlies.  This season the merit tables comprise of over 60 teams ranging from the first team of smaller clubs to second, thirds and even fourth teams.  All matches are now arranged as per the senior clubs league competitions which gives each participating club a structure to the season.

The emphasis is on Fun and Enjoyment and bonus points are awarded for playing matches and clubs are encouraged to lend players for teams which may turn up short.  Even if you travel away with only nine players you could still end up with points for the day.

The merit table committee are indebted to its Sponsors BL Office Centre whose Director Brian Larman is also President of the Essex Clubs BL Merit Tables

If your club would like to enter these league then please contact the
Merit Table administrator Alan Gold