The competition was formed in 1997 as one of the two founding divisions of the Rugby League Conference.

It ended its time in the conference as the RLC East Regional before being know by its current name from 2012 with restructure of amateur rugby league in Great Britain.

The Premier Divisions were set up in 2005 for teams who had achieved a certain playing standard and were able to travel further afield to find stronger opposition.

It provides a more structured level for teams who cannot compete with the standard of the established East Premier.

NB: Bovingdon Bulldogs failed to start the season and were replaced by North Herts Crusaders 'A' [4]