Season 2026/27

Playoff centre

Every team sitting in a playoff place right now, lined up at the level boundary they are fighting over — across divisions and up and down the pyramid.

71 teams currently in playoff places across 5 level boundaries

L2/3

Level 2 ↔ National 1

Promotion playoff

NLR1 Promotion Play-Off

Promotion play-off

2. Tonbridge JuddiansNational League 1 · 2nd · 11 pts clear of Leeds Tykes35 points
3. CamborneNational League 1 · 3rd · 6 pts clear of Leeds Tykes30 points
Venue: Tonbridge Juddians

Champ Rugby Accession Final

Champ Rugby relegation play-off loserOutside current coverage
Winner of NLR1 Promotion Play-Off
Venue: Champ Rugby club's ground

The Accession Final winner plays in Champ Rugby; the loser plays in National 1.

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L3/4

National 1 ↔ National 2

Promotion and relegation playoff

NLR1 Accession Play-Offs

Semi-finals

11. RamsNational League 1 · 11th · 1 pt from safety16 points
2. HinckleyNational League 2 West · 2nd · level on points with Luctonians (placed above on RFU tie-break)30 points
Venue: Rams
2. Darlington Mowden ParkNational League 2 North · 2nd · 4 pts clear of Chester31 points
2. EsherNational League 2 East · 2nd · 3 pts clear of Guernsey31 points
Venue: Darlington Mowden Park

Final

Winner of SF1
Winner of SF2
Venue: Higher seed

The final winner plays in National 1; the loser plays in National 2.

National 1 11th is seed 1; the three National 2 runners-up are seeds 2-4 by Best Playing Record.

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L4/5

National 2 ↔ Regional 1

Promotion playoff

Regional 1 Promotion Play-Offs

Semi-finals

2. MacclesfieldRegional 1 North West · 2nd · 3 pts clear of Wirral24 points
3. StockportRegional 1 North West · 3rd · 2 pts clear of Wirral23 points
Venue: Macclesfield
Regional 1 North East · 2ndAwaiting data
Regional 1 North East · 3rdAwaiting data
Venue: Home side
2. Newport (Salop)Regional 1 Midlands · 2nd · 5 pts clear of Bridgnorth22 points
3. BanburyRegional 1 Midlands · 3rd · 3 pts clear of Bridgnorth20 points
Venue: Newport (Salop)
2. BrixhamRegional 1 South West · 2nd · 4 pts clear of Launceston21 points
3. ExmouthRegional 1 South West · 3rd · 3 pts clear of Launceston20 points
Venue: Brixham
2. Tunbridge WellsRegional 1 South Central · 2nd · 4 pts clear of Old Alleynians22 points
3. London Scottish IIRegional 1 South Central · 3rd · 2 pts clear of Old Alleynians20 points
Venue: Tunbridge Wells
2. SudburyRegional 1 South East · 2nd · 2 pts clear of Old Colfeians22 points
3. HertfordRegional 1 South East · 3rd · 1 pt clear of Old Colfeians21 points
Venue: Sudbury

Finals

Winner of R1 North West semi-final
Winner of R1 North East semi-final
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record
Winner of R1 South Central semi-final
Winner of R1 South East semi-final
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record
Winner of R1 Midlands semi-final
Winner of R1 South West semi-final
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record

Each final winner goes to an N2 Accession Final.

Promotion and relegation playoff

National 2 Accession Finals

Accession Finals

12. BillinghamNational League 2 North · 12th · level on points with Fylde12 points
Winner of R1 North West v North East final
Venue: Billingham
12. London WelshNational League 2 East · 12th · 2 pts from safety11 points
Winner of R1 South Central v South East final
Venue: London Welsh
12. BournvilleNational League 2 West · 12th · 2 pts from safety11 points
Winner of R1 Midlands v South West final
Venue: Bournville

Each winner plays in National 2; each loser plays in Regional 1.

Played at the National 2 club's ground.

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L5/6

Regional 1 ↔ Regional 2

Promotion playoff

Regional 2 Promotion Play-Offs

Semi-finals

2. MorpethRegional 2 North · 2nd · 1 pt clear of Upper Eden20 points
3. West HartlepoolRegional 2 North · 3rd · level on points with Upper Eden (placed above on RFU tie-break)19 points
Venue: Morpeth
2. MoortownRegional 2 North East · 2nd · 5 pts clear of Pocklington21 points
3. MorleyRegional 2 North East · 3rd · 5 pts clear of Pocklington21 points
Venue: Moortown
2. Birkenhead ParkRegional 2 North West · 2nd · 4 pts clear of Manchester21 points
3. NorthwichRegional 2 North West · 3rd · 3 pts clear of Manchester20 points
Venue: Birkenhead Park
2. Nottingham UniversityRegional 2 Midlands North · 2nd · 4 pts clear of Derby24 points
3. WalsallRegional 2 Midlands North · 3rd · 1 pt clear of Derby21 points
Venue: Nottingham University
Regional 2 Midlands West · 2ndAwaiting data
Regional 2 Midlands West · 3rdAwaiting data
Venue: Home side
2. ShelfordRegional 2 Midlands East · 2nd · 5 pts clear of Bedford Athletic25 points
3. PeterboroughRegional 2 Midlands East · 3rd · level on points with Bedford Athletic (placed above on RFU tie-break)20 points
Venue: Shelford
2. TivertonRegional 2 South West · 2nd · 2 pts clear of North Petherton20 points
3. IvybridgeRegional 2 South West · 3rd · 1 pt clear of North Petherton19 points
Venue: Tiverton
2. CleveRegional 2 Severn · 2nd · 3 pts clear of Thornbury20 points
3. MarlboroughRegional 2 Severn · 3rd · 1 pt clear of Thornbury18 points
Venue: Cleve
2. MedwayRegional 2 South East · 2nd · 3 pts clear of Gravesend20 points
3. Sutton & EpsomRegional 2 South East · 3rd · 2 pts clear of Gravesend19 points
Venue: Medway
2. TottoniansRegional 2 South Central · 2nd · 9 pts clear of Havant II25 points
3. ChobhamRegional 2 South Central · 3rd · 4 pts clear of Havant II20 points
Venue: Tottonians
2. HarlowRegional 2 Anglia · 2nd · 4 pts clear of Cheshunt21 points
3. BrentwoodRegional 2 Anglia · 3rd · 1 pt clear of Cheshunt18 points
Venue: Harlow
Regional 2 Thames · 2ndAwaiting data
Regional 2 Thames · 3rdAwaiting data
Venue: Home side

Finals

Winner of R2 North semi-final
Winner of R2 North East semi-final
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record
Winner of R2 North West semi-final
Winner of R2 Midlands North semi-final
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record
Winner of R2 Midlands West semi-final
Winner of R2 Midlands East semi-final
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record
Winner of R2 South West semi-final
Winner of R2 Severn semi-final
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record
Winner of R2 South East semi-final
Winner of R2 South Central semi-final
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record
Winner of R2 Anglia semi-final
Winner of R2 Thames semi-final
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record

Each final winner goes to the Regional 1 Accession Finals.

Promotion and relegation playoff

Regional 1 Accession Finals

Paired by lowest total mileage (Committee)

Played at the Regional 1 club's ground.

Loser R1 Survival (North West)
9. Vale of LuneR1 North West · level on points with Kendal8 points
10. BowdonR1 North West · 1 pt from safety7 points
Loser R1 Survival (North East)Awaiting data
Loser R1 Survival (Midlands)
9. Oxford HarlequinsR1 Midlands · 2 pts from safety11 points
10. LutterworthR1 Midlands · 5 pts from safety8 points
Loser R1 Survival (South West)
9. LydneyR1 South West · 1 pt from safety11 points
10. Weston-super-mareR1 South West · 2 pts from safety10 points
Loser R1 Survival (South Central)
9. BracknellR1 South Central · 2 pts from safety11 points
10. WorthingR1 South Central · 3 pts from safety10 points
Loser R1 Survival (South East)
9. TringR1 South East · 1 pt from safety11 points
10. SidcupR1 South East · 4 pts from safety8 points
Winner R2 North v North East final
2. MorpethR2 North · 1 pt clear of Upper Eden20 points
3. West HartlepoolR2 North · level on points with Upper Eden (placed above on RFU tie-break)19 points
2. MoortownR2 North East · 5 pts clear of Pocklington21 points
3. MorleyR2 North East · 5 pts clear of Pocklington21 points
Winner R2 North West v Midlands North final
2. Birkenhead ParkR2 North West · 4 pts clear of Manchester21 points
3. NorthwichR2 North West · 3 pts clear of Manchester20 points
2. Nottingham UniversityR2 Midlands North · 4 pts clear of Derby24 points
3. WalsallR2 Midlands North · 1 pt clear of Derby21 points
Winner R2 Midlands West v Midlands East finalAwaiting data
2. ShelfordR2 Midlands East · 5 pts clear of Bedford Athletic25 points
3. PeterboroughR2 Midlands East · level on points with Bedford Athletic (placed above on RFU tie-break)20 points
Winner R2 South West v Severn final
2. TivertonR2 South West · 2 pts clear of North Petherton20 points
3. IvybridgeR2 South West · 1 pt clear of North Petherton19 points
2. CleveR2 Severn · 3 pts clear of Thornbury20 points
3. MarlboroughR2 Severn · 1 pt clear of Thornbury18 points
Winner R2 South East v South Central final
2. MedwayR2 South East · 3 pts clear of Gravesend20 points
3. Sutton & EpsomR2 South East · 2 pts clear of Gravesend19 points
2. TottoniansR2 South Central · 9 pts clear of Havant II25 points
3. ChobhamR2 South Central · 4 pts clear of Havant II20 points
Winner R2 Anglia v Thames finalAwaiting data
2. HarlowR2 Anglia · 4 pts clear of Cheshunt21 points
3. BrentwoodR2 Anglia · 1 pt clear of Cheshunt18 points

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L6/7

Regional 2 ↔ Counties 1

Promotion playoff

Counties 1 Promotion Play-Offs

Semi-finals

Counties 1 Western West · 2ndAwaiting data
Counties 1 Western North · 2ndAwaiting data
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record
Counties 1 Southern South · 2ndAwaiting data
Counties 1 Southern North · 2ndAwaiting data
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record
Counties 1 Surrey & Sussex · 2ndAwaiting data
Counties 1 Hampshire · 2ndAwaiting data
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record
Counties 1 Kent · 2ndAwaiting data
Bye
Counties 1 Middlesex · 2ndAwaiting data
Counties 1 Hertfordshire · 2ndAwaiting data
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record
Counties 1 Eastern Counties · 2ndAwaiting data
Counties 1 Essex · 2ndAwaiting data
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record
Counties 1 Midlands East (North) · 2ndAwaiting data
Counties 1 Midlands East (South) · 2ndAwaiting data
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record
Counties 1 Midlands West (North) · 2ndAwaiting data
Counties 1 Midlands West (South) · 2ndAwaiting data
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record
Counties 1 Cumbria · 2ndAwaiting data
Counties 1 Lancashire & Cheshire · 2ndAwaiting data
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record
Counties 1 Durham & Northumberland · 2ndAwaiting data
Counties 1 Yorkshire · 2ndAwaiting data
Venue: Higher league placing, then Best Playing Record

Finals

Winner of SW SF1
Winner of SW SF2
Venue: The finalist that won its semi-final away hosts; otherwise Best Playing Record decides. A bye or walkover counts as an away win.
Winner of SE SF1
Counties 1 Kent · 2ndAwaiting data
Venue: The finalist that won its semi-final away hosts; otherwise Best Playing Record decides. A bye or walkover counts as an away win.
Winner of SE SF3
Winner of SE SF4
Venue: The finalist that won its semi-final away hosts; otherwise Best Playing Record decides. A bye or walkover counts as an away win.
Winner of Mid SF1
Winner of Mid SF2
Venue: The finalist that won its semi-final away hosts; otherwise Best Playing Record decides. A bye or walkover counts as an away win.
Winner of N SF1
Winner of N SF2
Venue: The finalist that won its semi-final away hosts; otherwise Best Playing Record decides. A bye or walkover counts as an away win.

Each final winner plays in Regional 2.

Semi-final home side by Best Playing Record.

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