Hampshire RFU Adult Male Competitions – 2025 Season Update
The fixtures for the 2025 Hampshire Premiership are now complete and available – click Hampshire RFU Premiership Fixtures 2025 to see them.
As well as being on our website, they will also shortly be accessible via GMS and England Rugby.
Fixture Adjustments
As in previous seasons, club Fixture Secretaries are welcome to reverse or amend fixture dates with the agreement of the opposition and approval from the League Secretary, Zoe Jones.
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All such changes must be submitted via email to Zoe by 31 August 2025 – competitions@hampshirerfu.com
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Minor adjustments (e.g., moving to a Wednesday-Sunday evening or changing kick-off times) are permitted up to the Tuesday before the scheduled match, again with agreement from:
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The opposition club
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The Referees’ Society
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Zoe Jones
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Potential Addition: Guernsey 3
We are currently exploring the inclusion of Guernsey 3 in Premiership North. If confirmed, they would take the final slot in the eight-team league.
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A decision will be confirmed within the coming week (w/c 30th June).
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If Guernsey 3 does not join, the club has been granted full flight funding to host up to 10 visiting teams, helping to ensure regular and meaningful fixtures in their calendar.
End-of-Season Playoffs
A promotion playoff series will take place across four weekends:
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14 March, 21 March, 28 March, 11 April
The format:
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The top two teams from each Premiership conference will qualify.
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Each qualifying team will play the top two from the opposite conference.
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Two promotion places will be awarded based on the final standings at the end of the playoff series.
Engagement with Other Teams
For clubs not involved in the promotion playoffs, Zoe Jones and I will work closely with team representatives during the first half of the season via the Hampshire Premiership WhatsApp group to agree the most suitable post-season format for their squads.
Chris Budden
Adult Male Competition Lead
