National League Rugby Fixtures: 2026/27

The fixtures for the 2026/27 National League Rugby season have now been released, with a host of intriguing opening-day contests across National One and National Two. (Photo credit: Bev Clough Photography)

Following their relegation from Champ Rugby, Cambridge and London Scottish both begin life in National One on the road. Cambridge travel to Birmingham Moseley, while London Scottish make the trip to National Two East champions Bury St Edmunds.

Newly-promoted Sheffield start their first-ever campaign at Level Three away to Tonbridge Juddians after securing the National Two North title last season. Meanwhile, National Two West champions Camborne open their National One season with a visit to Leeds Tykes.

Elsewhere, Plymouth Albion, who are expected to be among the contenders at the top of the table this season, begin their campaign away at Rosslyn Park.

In National Two North, all three promoted clubs start their seasons away from home. Huddersfield travel to Hull Ionians, Harrogate visit Otley, while Heath embark on their first-ever National Two campaign with a trip to Preston Grasshoppers.

Relegated Sedgley Park begin their bid for an immediate return to National One by hosting Darlington Mowden Park in Round One.

There are plenty of eye-catching fixtures in National Two East as well. Jersey begin life in the National Leagues with a visit to London Welsh, while Colchester, back at Level Four after a season away, start at Barnes.

Leicester Lions welcome Guernsey on the opening day, while last season’s runners-up Oundle, who have strengthened their squad with additions such as former Premiership players Tom Collins and Oli Morris, host Esher.

In National Two West, Clifton begin life back in the fourth tier with a trip to Cinderford following their relegation from National One. Returning sides Bournville and Devonport Services also start on the road, travelling to Redruth and Taunton respectively.

A full fixture list for the 2026/27 National League Rugby season is available to download from the homepage of the National League Rugby website. Fixtures will also be added to the ‘Fixtures & Results’ page in due course.

Opening Day Fixtures – 5th September 2026

National One: Rosslyn Park v Plymouth Albion, Leeds Tykes v Camborne, Tonbridge Juddians v Sheffield, Bury St Edmunds v London Scottish, Birmingham Moseley v Cambridge, Rams v Sale FC, Bishops Stortford v Dings Crusaders.

National Two North: Sedgley Park v Darlington Mowden Park, Sheffield Tigers v Tynedale, Hull Ionians v Huddersfield, Preston Grasshoppers v Heath, Billingham v Fylde, Otley v Harrogate, Chester v Wharfedale.

National Two East: Leicester Lions v Guernsey, London Welsh v Jersey, Westcombe Park v Henley, Barnes v Colchester, Canterbury v Old Albanian, Havant v Dorking, Oundle v Esher.

National Two West: Hornets v Old Redcliffians, Cinderford v Clifton, Hinckley v Luctonians, Lymm v Loughborough Students, Redruth v Bournville, Taunton v Devonport Services, Exeter University v Barnstaple.

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