Rugby: Douglas to begin new season with Widnes trip

Island side's fixtures confirmed for 2026/27 campaign

Douglas RUFC will begin its 2026/27 season on the road in Regional 2 North West.

The Island side's fixtures for the forthcoming campaign have been confirmed with an away tie at Widnes on Saturday, 12 September the first fixture on the cards.

Also during that opening month, Douglas' first home tie at Port-e-Chee will see them welcome Wilmslow a week later on 19 September before a trip to Birkenhead Park on 26 September.

The season as a whole is due to run through until April 2027, where Douglas' final two games will involve them facing Warrington RUFC away on Saturday, 3 April before Widnes head to Manx shores on Saturday, 10 April to round out the campaign.

Last season, Douglas managed their highest every finish in Regional 2 North West, placing fifth as they qualified for the promotion play-offs before defeat in the play-off semi-finals at Vale of Lune.

You can see Douglas' full fixture list for 2026/27 below:

Douglas RUFC 2026/27 Regional 2 North West fixtures

September 2026

Saturday, 12 September - Widnes (A)
Saturday, 19 September- Wilmslow (H)
Saturday, 26 September - Birkenhead Park (A)

October 2026

Saturday, 3 October - Burnage (H)
Saturday, 17 October - Winnington Park (A)
Saturday, 24 October - Waterloo (A)
Saturday, 31 October - Kirkby Lonsdale (H)

November 2026 

Saturday, 7 November - Manchester (A)
Saturday, 21 November - Northwich (H)
Saturday, 28 November - Sandbach (A)

December 2026 

Saturday, 5 December - Warrington RUFC (H)
Saturday, 12 December - Wilmslow (A)

January 2027

Saturday, 9 January - Birkenhead Park (H)
Saturday, 16 January- Burnage (A)
Saturday, 23 January - Winnington Park (H)

February 2027

Saturday, 6 February - Waterloo (H)
Saturday, 13 February - Kirkby Lonsdale (A)
Saturday, 20 February - Manchester (H)

March 2027 

Saturday, 6 March - Northwich (A)
Saturday, 13 March - Sandbach (H)

April 2027

Saturday, 3 April - Warrington RUFC (A)
Saturday, 10 April - Widnes (H)