HG Leach & Co Thames Valley Premier Men’s Club Draw 2025
The Thames Valley Rugby Union (TVRU) and Council of Clubs (COC) are excited to announce the Thames Valley Premier Men’s Club Draw for 2025, commencing on the 29th of March. The format will remain the same as the previous two seasons, building some consistency and regularity for our clubs, players, coaches, referees, volunteers and supporters.
A Club Survey at the conclusion of the 2024 season showed that people involved enjoyed the current format, enjoying the length, long weekends off and finals format. The TVRU and COC support the voices of our participants and valued their valuable in-site, especially considering these are the people on the grass every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
It is extremely positive our Clubs can commit themselves for the Premier Competition prior to Christmas. This provides everyone with certainty as Clubs & Teams begin their planning for the 2025 season. From an operational perspective, this also gives Clubs an opportunity to apply for funding, organise logistics and leverage the Club facilities to their maximum potential.
The same eight (8) teams will contest for the McClinchy Cup in 2025. It is promising to see all Clubs confirming Head Coach appointments for the upcoming season, and player recruitment already in full swing.
Key Draw Information:
- Same format as 2023 and 2024.
- ALL teams will play 12 competition matches.
- Each team will have 6 home/6 away matches in the Round Robin.
- Easter & Kings Birthday Weekends are off.
- The competition will run over 16 rugby weeks in total from start to finish.
- Kick off times can be adjusted but must be communicated to the TVRU office ten (10) days in advance. Otherwise, the standard 2.00pm kick off will apply.
- Finals Day will be on the 12th July
- The Thames Valley Swamp Foxes Ranfurly Shield Challenge vs Taranaki will be played on either the 19th or 26th of July.
- The Silcock Shield will be awarded to the team at the top of the points standings after five (5) rounds. (previously after 7th round)
- The Tom Jordan Cup will be awarded to the team at the top of the points standings at the end of Round 12.
- The Top 4 teams at the end of Round 12 will play for the McClinchy Cup.
The Senior B Men’s and Women’s Competition’s won’t be confirmed until mid-way through February. Every effort will be made to ensure Clubs follow each other; however, this is dependent on entries.
We look forward to seeing everyone in 2025. #TogetherAsOne