Following the RFU's Adult Competition Review, from season 2022-23 it adopted its current name Counties 3 Hampshire.

Each year some of the clubs in this division also take part in the RFU Junior Vase - a level 9-12 national competition.

Departing were Havant III, Isle Of Wight and Fareham Heathans, all promoted to Counties 2 Hampshire.

Departing were Tottonians II and United Services Portsmouth, promoted to Counties 2 Hampshire.

Farnborough who, were relegated from Hampshire Premier (12th) in 2019-20, fulfilled their early fixtures but subsequently withdrew from the league in November 2021.

The cancellation of National 5 South at the end of the 1995–96 season meant that Hampshire 2 reverted to being a tier 9 league.

The introduction of London 4 South West ahead of the 2000–01 season meant Hampshire 2 dropped to become a tier 10 league.