NORWICH MENS 1XV

Norwich 1st XV are an ambitious side that were promoted back to Level 6 (Regional 2 Anglia) at the first attempt in the 2024/25 season, having gone all season undefeated and dropped just one try-bonus point all season. Unfortunately a tough season amongst many semi-pro sides followed, coupled with a string of serious injuries and we have dropped back down to Level 7 for the 2026/27 season. We are, however, looking to rebuild and bounce back.

We train on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 1900 - 2030. We are currently recruiting in for our senior sides, please contact Team Manager Matt Kent for more information.

Scroll down for current fixture list and click here to view league table.

Kick off times:

All 1st XV home games will start at 1500hrs under lights where appropriate

All away games, unless under lights, will follow this Eastern Counties pattern for the 2026/27 season:

September up to and including 24th October 1500 hrs

October 31st up to and including November 14th 1430 hrs

November 21st to 31st January 1400 hrs

All February 1430 hrs

All March and April 1500 hrs

 

COACHES AND CONTACTS

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Johnny Masters

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Matt Selby

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Lee Parry

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Theo Elliott

Backs/Attack Coach

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Richard Bailey

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Matt Kent

1st XV Manager

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Dave Micklethwaite

1st XV Captain

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Ollie Masters

1st XV Vice Captain

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Jake Christian-Goss

1st XV Vice Captain

FIXTURES

Date Time Fixture Venue Competition
19 September 2026 14:30 Ipswich YM 24 1stXV 38 Away Friendly
26 September 2026 16:00 Colchester 2’s 29 1stXV 55 A League
3 October 2026 15:00 1stXV 52 Shelford 2’s 26 H League
10 October 2026 15:00 West Norfolk v 1st XV (postponed) A League
17 October 2026 15:00 Woodbridge 19 1stXV 46 A League
24 October 2026 15:00 1st XV 31 vs Southwold 22 H League
31 October 2026 14:30 Cantabrigian 43 v 1st XV 34 A League
14 November 2026 15:00 1st XV vs Saffron Walden H League
21 November 2026 14:00 Newmarket v 1st XV A League
28 November 2026 15:00 1st XV vs Ipswich H League
5 December 2026 14:00 Holt vs 1st XV A League
12 December 2026 15:00 1st XV vs Stowmarket H League
19 December 2026 14:00 Ipswich vs 1st XV A League
9 January 2027 15:00 1st XV vs Colchester 2 H League
16 January 2027 14:00 Shelford 2 vs 1st XV A League
23 January 2027 14:00 West Norfolk vs 1st XV A League
30 January 2027 15:00 1st XV vs Woodbridge H League
6 February 2027 14:30 Southwold v 1st XV A League
13 February 2027 15:00 1st XV vs Cantabrigian H League
27 February 2027 14:30 Saffron Walden vs 1st XV A League
6 March 2027 15:00 1st XV vs Newmarket H League
20 March 2027 15:00 1st XV vs Holt H League
3 April 2027 15:00 Stowmarket vs 1st XV A League
10 April 2027 15:00 1st XV vs West Norfolk H League