All,
can anyone advise on the R1NE Make up next season following the playoffs.??
I don't think so otherwise they'd have probably put it on the thread already live for this topic.
Quote from: Ribbflagman on May 16, 2026, 01:53 PMAll,
can anyone advise on the R1NE Make up next season following the playoffs.??
According to a post on Instagram, you're in R1 NE, Flaggy. Rugby roots has posted the regional leagues make up.
According to the post mentioned above on instagram:
Regional 1NE
Alnwick
Blaydon
Driffield
Dronfield
Hull
Ilkley
Middlesbrough
Northern
North Ribblesdale
Scarborough
Scunthorpe
York
Regional 2NE
Bradford Salem
Cleckheaton
Dinnington
Malton & Norton
Moortown
Morley
Old Brodleians
Pocklington
Pontefract
Selby
Wath upon Dearne
Wetherby
Link here
https://swrugby.co.uk/forms/reg26.pdf
Worth noting though that this list has Sandal down as playing in North West One so who knows.
I've reviewed this Instagram post....whilst they might have stolen a march with inside info, as far as I can tell it not official.
So treat with caution for now.
Quote from: backrowbandit on May 17, 2026, 06:55 PMI've reviewed this Instagram post....whilst they might have stolen a march with inside info, as far as I can tell it not official.
So treat with caution for now.
Please let it be, BRB vs Flaggy could be dynamite, biggest hypocrite wins 😉
In case of bad weather we've already moved the match to the moral high ground 😁
Quote from: backrowbandit on May 18, 2026, 08:30 AMIn case of bad weather we've already moved the match to the moral high ground 😁
😂
Official leagues announced. Welcome back to Yorkshire Flaggy!
https://www.rfunorth.com/wp-content/uploads/go-x/u/91fbcf8f-e330-4d86-8888-6fb9cbb2ab04/Regional-Leagues-2026-27_v2.pdf
Regional 1 NE
Alnwick
Blaydon
Driffield
Hull
Ilkley
Middlesbrough
Northern
N. Ribblesdale
Sandal
Scarborough
Scunthorpe
York
Regional 2NE
Bradford Salem
Cleckheaton
Dinnington
Malton & Norton
Moortown
Morley
Old Brodleians
Pocklington
Pontefract
Selby
Wath upon Dearne
Wetherby
Interesting N.Rib in the east over teams like Dronfield. Anyway.... Any (very) early league predictions/preview/new signings?
Quote from: Forward Pass on May 18, 2026, 08:22 PMInteresting N.Rib in the east over teams like Dronfield. Anyway.... Any (very) early league predictions/preview/new signings?
But Dronfield are included.
Sandal have moved West.
That's according to the RFUNorth Document sent out todaay.
Quote from: avinastella on May 18, 2026, 08:53 PMQuote from: Forward Pass on May 18, 2026, 08:22 PMInteresting N.Rib in the east over teams like Dronfield. Anyway.... Any (very) early league predictions/preview/new signings?
But Dronfield are included.
Sandal have moved West.
That's according to the RFUNorth Document sent out todaay.
That's not what they published on their website though. My post above was taken from their site with the link and has Dronfield west, Sandal east.
Quote from: gateprop on May 18, 2026, 09:25 PMQuote from: avinastella on May 18, 2026, 08:53 PMQuote from: Forward Pass on May 18, 2026, 08:22 PMInteresting N.Rib in the east over teams like Dronfield. Anyway.... Any (very) early league predictions/preview/new signings?
But Dronfield are included.
Sandal have moved West.
That's according to the RFUNorth Document sent out todaay.
That's not what they published on their website though. My post above was taken from their site with the link and has Dronfield west, Sandal east.
Gate man is correct
Interesting to note that NE1 contains all 3 1st placed teams from R2 west, east and north. One thing for certain, at least 1 team from level 6 will be staying up.
Will be interesting to see who finishes highest from Scarbs, Ribb and Northern. Add to the mix the 2 bottom teams from National 2 North. It certainly looks like it will be one heck of a season in NE1 with hardly a fag paper between them.
Maybe spending the playing budget on physios and stengh & conditioning coaches may be a better use of money than anouther couple of grand down the drain on new players or Air New Zeaand flight tickets. I suspect whichever of these 12 teams have the longest injury list over the season will be the ones heading back to level 6.
It would be great if you could afford both 😊
Quote from: backrowbandit on May 18, 2026, 09:52 PMQuote from: gateprop on May 18, 2026, 09:25 PMQuote from: avinastella on May 18, 2026, 08:53 PMQuote from: Forward Pass on May 18, 2026, 08:22 PMInteresting N.Rib in the east over teams like Dronfield. Anyway.... Any (very) early league predictions/preview/new signings?
But Dronfield are included.
Sandal have moved West.
That's according to the RFUNorth Document sent out todaay.
That's not what they published on their website though. My post above was taken from their site with the link and has Dronfield west, Sandal east.
Gate man is correct
I'm going by the attachment sent by the League secretary.
Checking the RFUNorth downloads they released a V2 later in the day.
V1 dated 15/5 at 8.27
V2 dated 17/5 at 17.54.
On that basis, they've had a change of mind over the weekend
There she is...
1 Alnwick 2,540miles 55h 13m
2 Northern 1,932m 41h 59m
3 Blaydon 1,879m 40h 51m
4 Scunthorpe 1,849m 40h 12m
5 N. Ribblesdale 1,833m 39h 51m
6 Hull 1,757m 38h 12m
7 Sandal 1,709m 37h 08m
8 Scarborough 1,595m 34h 41m
9 Ilkley 1,585m 34h 27m
10 Driffield 1,572m 34h 10m
11 Middlesbrough 1,479m 32h 09m
12 York 1,381m 30h 02m
So Flaggy as you can see above...no moaning about traveling the furthest next season!
!
Quote from: backrowbandit on May 19, 2026, 04:34 PM1 Alnwick 2,540miles 55h 13m
2 Northern 1,932m 41h 59m
3 Blaydon 1,879m 40h 51m
4 Scunthorpe 1,849m 40h 12m
5 N. Ribblesdale 1,833m 39h 51m
6 Hull 1,757m 38h 12m
7 Sandal 1,709m 37h 08m
8 Scarborough 1,595m 34h 41m
9 Ilkley 1,585m 34h 27m
10 Driffield 1,572m 34h 10m
11 Middlesbrough 1,479m 32h 09m
12 York 1,381m 30h 02m
Fantastic effort on the stats. Thank you for posting them
Any new signings/exits that might shake things up for next season?
No moaning about travel from us BRB we are used to it. Looking forward to renewing old acquaintances and especially using the North Yorkshire Moors railway to get to Scarbs!!!!
We are delighted to be in R1NE and already planning our travel strategy.
Pock n Roll,
just in case you werent aware Scarbs and Ribb are joined at the hip as two beacons of community Rugby,very much like Pock. Just a pity our bank balance is about 200k behind them.
Quote from: Ribbflagman on May 20, 2026, 06:00 PMPock n Roll,
just in case you werent aware Scarbs and Ribb are joined at the hip as two beacons of community Rugby,very much like Pock. Just a pity our bank balance is about 200k behind them.
You missed a '0'
Quote from: Ribbflagman on May 20, 2026, 06:00 PMPock n Roll,
just in case you werent aware Scarbs and Ribb are joined at the hip as two beacons of community Rugby,very much like Pock. Just a pity our bank balance is about 200k behind them.
Flaggy, thanks for making me aware, it's not like you ever mention it..
Quote from: Ribbflagman on May 20, 2026, 06:00 PMJust a pity our bank balance is about 200k behind them.
Can't be cheap flying in all those player-coaches from around the world whose mothers inexplicably live in settle, flaggy?
Quote from: The Lurker on May 21, 2026, 10:50 PMQuote from: Ribbflagman on May 20, 2026, 06:00 PMJust a pity our bank balance is about 200k behind them.
Can't be cheap flying in all those player-coaches from around the world whose mothers inexplicably live in settle, flaggy?
Careful Mr. Lurker, you'll be on the end of Flagsters acerbic attitude with such an inflammatory comment!
He might be going into hiding completely when the counties leagues are revealed soon. A certain clubs second XV in the league system, never thought I'd see the day.
I think I know who you mean...
Im fairness to flaggy, being against 2nd teams in leagues is different to deciding to enter your 2nd team if the decision is made regardless.
We were in the same boat.
..... although we may have accepted it quicker and moved on....
I see Scarbs already posting their first signing for next year...
Same can't be said for many other teams and can't wait to see teams social media posts throughout summer.
Ilkley seem to have lost a few maybe a difficult season ahead? Will York have to add a few in order to survive?
Ilkley lost a few ? Just one, so far as I know - Harrison to Heath.
Lowes, B Morgan, Harrison - is Magee playing another season?
Joe Lowes didn't play for most of the season, because of recurring head-injuries. However, I believe he has gone as player-coach to Otliensiens ; Blake Morgan has retired because of his recurrent knee problems and Harry Harrison has gone to Heath, as he has moved into the area, according to his announcement on Heath's website.
A lot of hype from Scarborough for a young man that's not played a senior game of rugby before, and very little exposure at fly half at any level.
He looks confident in the multiple videos and hats off to Scarborough for showcasing a signing in such a professional manner.
I suppose the question would be is it a lot of pressure to apply on a young lad yet to prove himself?
"a lot of hype" 🤭🤭. Wait for some of the other signings, that will get you into a tis!
Well one thing is for sure, whatever output and content Scarborough push out on our social channels...you can bet your house that within a week Driffield will copy it! It's been a beautiful compliment to our coms team, so we'll take it!
Anyhow when are you going to announce your Kiwi import? That could be one to hype!
Oh that's exciting to hear of new signings to push for the national leagues.
How much did the club settle on to pay the 1st team players in the end?
Scarborough do social media incredibly well, fantastic advert for the club, and no doubt will be a fantastic advert for the wider league with the content and coverage.
An overseas player or 2 is never breaking news for Driffield, it's been a regular feature of every squad for a long time.
We settled on a basic £150 per match and a £200 win bonus. We've also thrown in an extra incentive of a trip to las Vegas for the whole squad if we stay in the league next year..... And if we get promoted an all expenses trip to Driffield.
P s. Thanks for the compliment, I'll pass it onto the coms team.
Quote from: backrowbandit on May 28, 2026, 07:33 PMWe settled on a basic £150 per match and a £200 win bonus. We've also thrown in an extra incentive of a trip to las Vegas for the whole squad if we stay in the league next year..... And if we get promoted an all expenses trip to Driffield.
😂😂
Agree with DL seems like a lot of pressure to put on a young lads shoulders. All quiet on the social media front from Hull & Scunthorpe apart from the loss of a couple of coaches. You'd think if they keep a similar squad to last season they'd be up at the top end of the league.
Yes, he is.
Quote from: BishBashBosh on May 28, 2026, 09:12 AMLowes, B Morgan, Harrison - is Magee playing another season?
Moving this to RE1 chat hope you don't mind Pristine!
As I have said before, looking forward "to playing Scarbs and Ribb again - it's been a long time. Most promoted teams seem to have struggled to cope with extra pace in NE1, so there is clearly a gap.
However, the gap from NE1 or N3N is even greater, as every team in N3N is semi-professional. So if Scunthorpe and Hull can hold on to their sponsors and players, they're going to be very hard to beat. Apart from those two, Alnwick would be my favourites."
Quote from: Forward Pass on Jun 03, 2026, 12:43 PMMoving this to RE1 chat hope you don't mind Pristine!
As I have said before, looking forward "to playing Scarbs and Ribb again - it's been a long time. Most promoted teams seem to have struggled to cope with extra pace in NE1, so there is clearly a gap.
However, the gap from NE1 or N3N is even greater, as every team in N3N is semi-professional. So if Scunthorpe and Hull can hold on to their sponsors and players, they're going to be very hard to beat. Apart from those two, Alnwick would be my favourites."
I agree and can't see anyone other than those 3 to make up the top 3 teams if Hull and Scun keep the core of their squads together they'll be hard to beat.
Especially with it seeming like lots of teams losing players... not many new signings on social media but I guess only time will tell. Wouldn't count out the newly promoted teams especially N Rib- a side with a hell of a lot of momentum don't write them off I think top half at least.
Hard to look away from relegated sides being at the top and promoted sides at the bottom.
It sounds like Hull have lost a few and maintained a few, so they will be bit of an unknown, they have a lot of ex professional talent, just not a very big pool of players.
I think Scunthorpe will be up there but they have lost Tim Robinson, been there for a hell of a long time and big shoes to fill.
Alnwick have had a consistent squad for a few years and came just short last year, so think they have to be favourites.
Ilkley, Blaydon and Sandal have lost a couple of strong players.
Middlesbrough will no doubt be improved now they know the level.
York will need to do something to avoid a repeat, chance a couple of the older heads call it a day after a tough year?
Northern bit of unknown.
North Ribb & Scarborough have a habit of winning, it normally shows over the 1st few games.
Scarborough the most active side with signings, will see if they add the value for a higher level.
And Driffield, ex 1st XV captain and key backrow retired, not easy to replace. Plenty of young players blooded last season and staying around, a couple of key returning players for the 100th year and could easily be a couple of places higher then 6th.
Quote from: Differ Lid on Jun 03, 2026, 06:29 PMHard to look away from relegated sides being at the top and promoted sides at the bottom.
It sounds like Hull have lost a few and maintained a few, so they will be bit of an unknown, they have a lot of ex professional talent, just not a very big pool of players.
I think Scunthorpe will be up there but they have lost Tim Robinson, been there for a hell of a long time and big shoes to fill.
Alnwick have had a consistent squad for a few years and came just short last year, so think they have to be favourites.
Ilkley, Blaydon and Sandal have lost a couple of strong players.
Middlesbrough will no doubt be improved now they know the level.
York will need to do something to avoid a repeat, chance a couple of the older heads call it a day after a tough year?
Northern bit of unknown.
North Ribb & Scarborough have a habit of winning, it normally shows over the 1st few games.
Scarborough the most active side with signings, will see if they add the value for a higher level.
And Driffield, ex 1st XV captain and key backrow retired, not easy to replace. Plenty of young players blooded last season and staying around, a couple of key returning players for the 100th year and could easily be a couple of places higher then 6th.
Don't forget your overseas recruits at Driff!
A very good young kiwi, looks an exciting player. Always great to have an overseas player in the squad. Scarborough know full well the value they bring on and off the field
Our most exciting announcements to come over the coming weeks.
However, I'm very realistic that survival would be a most satisfactory season for us.
It's good to hear that Driffield are pushing for promotion and expect to be up there next season. It will make for exciting derby matches, top (Drif) v bottom (Scarb)..
I don't think anyone is under the illusion that Scarborough will be settling for survival. Not with the rumours circulating in the North East.
Infrastructure is all in place for National League rugby at Silver Royd, and sounds like plans are to continue to the ride the wave, not just tread water!
Well treading water is better than drowning! The person who sits at the top of tree is being realistic 😉
Quote from: Differ Lid on Jun 03, 2026, 09:01 PMI don't think anyone is under the illusion that Scarborough will be settling for survival. Not with the rumours circulating in the North East.
Infrastructure is all in place for National League rugby at Silver Royd, and sounds like plans are to continue to the ride the wave, not just tread water!
You've just got a decent one back after a couple of years - could be driffs years if the signings keep coming
Any updates here? Scarborough recruitment seems to have slowed down. Driffields social media looks busy maybe dark horses there. Let's keep this thread going.
Maybe just a a short pause to catch breath!
Any pre season games pencilled in for anybody?
Ilkley have a pre-season against Melrose on August 15th. We usually also play Manchester.
Northern seem to be ahead of the game....anyone else with confirmation of fixtures chaps
Quote from: ribbrugby on Jun 23, 2026, 01:09 PMNorthern seem to be ahead of the game....anyone else with confirmation of fixtures chaps
Laid out like that the fixture list looks quite barren
Ilkley with a new signing! "Adding his knowledge and experience to drive standards" it will be interesting to see the size of some of the Ilkley lads come September.
Quote from: Differ Lid on Jul 08, 2026, 06:53 AMIlkley with a new signing! "Adding his knowledge and experience to drive standards" it will be interesting to see the size of some of the Ilkley lads come September.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Differ Lid on Jul 08, 2026, 06:53 AMIlkley with a new signing! "Adding his knowledge and experience to drive standards" it will be interesting to see the size of some of the Ilkley lads come September.
Certainly an interesting spell away from the game.
Well, you never know. I've never heard of him.
Interesting to see BRB talk about paying players when he has previously been so adamant that Scabs don't and won't.
Amazing ethologically to see a leopard change its spots before my very eyes.
Lordy Lordy it's a miracle.
Quote from: Jim on Jul 08, 2026, 06:12 PMInteresting to see BRB talk about paying players when he has previously been so adamant that Scabs don't and won't.
Amazing ethologically to see a leopard change its spots before my very eyes.
Lordy Lordy it's a miracle.
Errrr .What have I got to do with this conversation?
Scarboroughs position remains completely unchanged and always will.
Quote from: backrowbandit on May 28, 2026, 07:33 PMWe settled on a basic £150 per match and a £200 win bonus. We've also thrown in an extra incentive of a trip to las Vegas for the whole squad if we stay in the league next year..... And if we get promoted an all expenses trip to Driffield.
Am I misreading this?
If so I apologise without reservation.
Crikey....if you're going to respond to a light hearted comment try and do it in the same month not weeks later!
I like a dry humour but you've just uncorked a Domaine d'Auvenay Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru.....if that was your intention.
Suggest you read it again!!