While many of you may already know your fixtures for the 2025/26 season, we can now give you a rundown of what to expect from the new campaign which begins on September 6th. (Photo Credit: Bob Collins)

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🗓️ NATIONAL ONE

🗓️ NATIONAL TWO NORTH

🗓️ NATIONAL TWO EAST

🗓️ NATIONAL TWO WEST

On the opening day in National One, newly-promoted Leeds Tykes host Plymouth Albion while fellow newcomers Tonbridge Juddians begin with a trip to Leicester Lions. Elsewhere, Clifton start their journey in the third tier with a visit from Blackheath.

Having clinched the National Two North title last season, Leeds will be aiming to harness their impressive home form when the new campaign begins in just 11 weeks time. Pete Seabourne’s side boasts 26 consecutive victories on their own turf, and the last team to defeat them in West Yorkshire were Plymouth back in April 2023, during the Tykes’ previous stint in the third tier.

Also in National One for the upcoming season, there will be an opportunity for not one but TWO clubs to be promoted to ‘Champ Rugby’.

As part of the new-look second tier, a play-off (Access Final) has been designed. The runners-up in National One will play the loser of a play-off between the 12th and 13th-placed teams in Champ Rugby for a spot in Level 2.

National One Information

  • The winner of National 1 will be promoted to Champ Rugby, subject to them meeting the Champ Rugby Minimum Operating Standards.
  • The National 1 runners-up will enter a play-off (Access Final), subject to them meeting the Champ Rugby Minimum Operating Standards.
  • In the ‘Access Final’, they will play the loser of the play-off game between the teams placed 12th and 13th in Champ Rugby for a place in Champ Rugby.
  • The ‘Access Final’ will be a one-legged fixture, with the winner joining the champions of National 1 in Champ Rugby.
  • The ‘Access Final’ is set to take place on a Saturday between May 9th and May 23rd 2026.

Over in National Two North, Darlington Mowden Park – who were relegated to the fourth tier for the first time in 11 years last term – begin a new chapter for the club by visiting Scunthorpe on the opening day. As for the hosts, after a five-year absence, they are back in National League Rugby following promotion from Regional 1 North East.

Elsewhere, new boys Rossendale get things underway at Hull while Macclesfield – who were placed in National Two North for this season – welcome Sheffield Tigers to Priory Park. Possible title candidates Sheffield take on Otley at Abbeydale Park.

In National Two East, Esher may once again be aiming for an immediate return to National One, and they begin their latest campaign at level four with a home clash against Sevenoaks. Last year’s runners-up, Dorking, entertain newcomers London Welsh – who have won five promotions in the last seven seasons – while one of the blockbuster fixtures of the opening weekend sees Barnes face Canterbury.

Meanwhile, Oundle – who clinched the Regional 1 South East title last term – begin their National League Rugby adventure at home to Havant.

After coming so close to promotion last season, Camborne may well be one of the favourites for the National Two West crown in 2025/26. Steve Larkins’ side have already been busy bolstering their squad, and have caught the eye by bringing Premiership winner and Fijian international Sam Matavesi back to The Recreation Ground.

The Cherry and Whites start the new season away at Chester, whilst Barnstaple’s return to the National Leagues begins at home to Old Redcliffians. Fellow new boys Syston are set to be the first visitors to Cinderford’s new state-of-the-art 3G pitch at Dockham Road.

2025/26 Round One Fixtures

National One: Bishop’s Stortford v Birmingham Moseley, Clifton v Blackheath, Leeds Tykes v Plymouth Albion, Leicester Lions v Tonbridge Juddians, Rosslyn Park v Dings Crusaders, Sale FC v Rotherham, Sedgley Park v Rams.

National Two North: Fylde v Hull Ionians, Hull v Rossendale, Macclesfield v Sheffield Tigers, Preston Grasshoppers v Billingham, Scunthorpe v Darlington Mowden Park, Sheffield v Otley, Tynedale v Wharfedale.

National Two East: Barnes v Canterbury, Dorking v London Welsh, Esher v Sevenoaks, Henley v Guernsey, Old Albanian v Bury St Edmunds, Oundle v Havant, Oxford Harlequins v Westcombe Park.

National Two West: Barnstaple v Old Redcliffians, Chester v Camborne, Cinderford v Syston, Hornets v Hinckley, Luctonians v Lymm, Redruth v Loughborough Students, Taunton v Exeter University.

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