Knights 2024-25 League Fixtures Confirmed
22nd July 2024
Knights will begin the 2024-25 RFU Championship season at Castle Park as we host Ampthill on the opening day.
The league competition will be played over 22 rounds, beginning over the weekend of 20-22 September, with the final round scheduled for the weekend of 30 May-1 June next year.
A two-leg play-off for promotion to the Gallagher Premiership will then take place on the weekends of 6-8 June and 13-15 June between the top placed team in the Championship (provided it meets the minimum standards criteria) and the last placed team in the Gallagher Premiership.
We will welcome the Bedfordshire side on the weekend of September 21 before a rare back-to-back home fixture vs Nottingham on the weekend of September 28.
Joe Ford & Sir Ian McGeechans’ side will host London Scottish on the weekend of October 12 at Castle Park, between two tough away trips. The first, to current league champions Ealing Trailfinders on October 5th and then Bedford Blues on October 19.
Supporters will enjoy a festive trip to Penzance as the Knights take on Cornish Pirates on Sunday 22nd December at The Mennaye Field.
The Christmas period will see the Knights face Hartpury on December 28 as we welcome a home Christmas fixture for our supporters.
Another notable game, as we travel to championship newcomers, Chinnor on the weekend of December 7 and we welcome them to Castle Park later in the season on the weekend of April 19.
Our final home page of the season will be a tasty fixture vs the Pirates on the weekend of 24th May and the season will conclude with an away game at Ampthill.
The Cup competition will begin in November with the first games taking place over the weekend of 1-3 November, with further rounds in February, before the quarter finals (28 February-2 March), semi-finals (7-9 March) and the final over the weekend of 14-16 March.
The fixture details for the Cup will be announced soon.
Championship Committee Chairman, Simon Halliday, said:
“The value of the Championship was clear for all to see last season. The quality of rugby played was exceptional, crowds were up, and they were hugely entertained by fast, open and positive play which was particularly evident in the Premiership Cup. The role of our league as a conveyor belt of talent for English rugby will continue to feature strongly as we build and invest in our competition through the development of a new league in 25/26.
“The idea of promotion and relegation is now a long-term reality after recent Council decisions and for the first time in some years there is the genuine chance for our clubs to challenge for the top table in English rugby. This brings equivalent excitement and jeopardy to the Premiership which we all desire and which is the lifeblood of any competition.
“I wish all 12 clubs the very best of luck for the coming season and I would particularly like to welcome Chinnor, who triumphed in a very competitive National One. I am certain they will bring fresh energy and talent to the Championship.
“In this transformational season, we all look forward to fierce clashes, close matches and excitement in every game, the length and breadth of England.”
Please note, fixtures are confirmed to be played the ‘weekend of’ as released but dates and KO times are TBC.
