Finchley Rugby Celebrates Double Promotion
Men's and women's first XVs achieve historic success in centenary year.
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From the archive. This story was written up on 29 July 2026 from reporting first published on 11 June 2026, which is the date shown above. We took up the back catalogue of the local titles we read when this site launched, so the events are older than the page.
Finchley Rugby has concluded its centenary year with a historic double promotion for its first XV teams. Both the men's and women's squads achieved success in highly competitive leagues, marking a significant milestone for the club.
Men's Team Secures Place in Regional Anglia 2
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The men's first XV earned their promotion to Regional Anglia 2 following a decisive 66-5 away victory against Wasps on the final day of the season. This win meant Finchley Rugby had to await the results of other matches to confirm their advancement, needing to be among the top five runners-up nationally. Their promotion is their second in four years, as reported by the Barnet & Potters Bar Times.
Finchley Phoenix Claims League Title
Finchley Phoenix, the club's women's first XV, celebrated a remarkable campaign in their first competitive season since 1984. They secured the NC2 South East (North) league title and promotion with a hard-fought 31-22 victory over Cheshunt. The match, played on the final weekend, saw Finchley Phoenix never trail, ultimately leapfrogging their hosts to claim the championship, as detailed by the Barnet & Potters Bar Times.
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Broader Club Successes
The club's achievements extend beyond the first XVs. Three former Finchley girls represented England in the Under-18 Women's Six Nations. Additionally, the Under-15 and Under-18 boys' teams also secured promotion this season. The men's veterans team finished as runners-up in the Middlesex Veterans Cup, narrowly losing 7-5 to Finsbury Park, according to the Barnet & Potters Bar Times.
Finchley Rugby continues to welcome new players of all ages at its Summers Lane ground.
Questions this report answers
+How did the men's team secure their promotion?
The men's first XV secured promotion with a 66-5 away victory against Wasps on the final day of the season. This win helped them finish among the top five runners-up nationally, confirming their place in Regional Anglia 2.
+What was special about the women's team's promotion?
Finchley Phoenix, the women's first XV, won their league and secured promotion with a 31-22 victory over Cheshunt. This marked their first competitive season since 1984 and capped a historic centenary year for the club.
+Are there opportunities for new players at Finchley Rugby?
Yes, Finchley Rugby continues to welcome new players of all ages at its Summers Lane ground. The club is actively recruiting to build on its recent successes and grow its squads.
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