THE OFFICIAL HOME OF
DURHAM UNIVERSITY RFC
DURHAM PALATINATES
COUNTIES 2 DURHAM & NORTHUMBERLAND
The 2025/26 season brings about the third season of competitive Saturday rugby for our Palatinates. After a dominant league title win last year, we begin this season with hopes of being competitive at the top end of the Counties 2 Durham & Northumberland division.
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Competing in the local men's leagues provides a different and exciting challenge to our players, but coaches Paul Brookes, Jeff Lamb and Sean Wiles, have a wealth of experience that steers the team in the right direction.
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So far this season, a youthful Palatinates side are off to a strong start and are optimistic for successful season.
Date
Opposition
Score
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Oct 4, 2025
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Oct 11, 2025
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Oct 25, 2025
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Nov 8, 2025
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Nov 15, 2025
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Nov 22, 2025
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Nov 29, 2025
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Dec 5, 2025
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Dec 13, 2025
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Jan 3, 2026
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Jan 10, 2026
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Jan 17, 2026
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Jan 26, 2026
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March 7, 2026
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March 21, 2026
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March 28, 2026
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Bishop Auckland (A)
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Novocastrians (A)
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Medicals (H)
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Ponteland (A)
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Stockton (H)
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Gateshead (H)
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Ryton (A)
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Acklam
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Darlington
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Peterlee and Horden
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Hartlepool
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Medicals
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Bishop Auckland
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Novocastrians
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Gateshead
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Acklam
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Darlington
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41-17 W
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31-32 L
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27-38 L
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12-17 L
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42-38 W
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38-24 W
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7-46 L