The Second XV — 2026/2027

Gainsborough RUFC’s 2nd XV, known as “The Maoris,” compete within the NLD Merit leagues, providing an important development pathway for senior players and a competitive environment for those progressing toward 1st‑team rugby. The Maoris play a key role in strengthening squad depth across the club, supporting player progression and maintaining strong links between the senior squads.

Fixtures

The Second XV Home

vs

Newark 3rd XV Away

October 31, 2026 15:00 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit League North East • The Venue at Roses, Gainsborough

Final: 17 - 43

The Second XV Home

vs

Ollerton Hoods Away

October 24, 2026 14:30 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit League North East • The Venue at Roses, Gainsborough

Final: 12 - 15

Lincoln 3rd XV Home

vs

The Second XV Away

April 25, 2026 16:00 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit League North East • Away

scheduled

Ollerton Hoods Home

vs

The Second XV Away

April 11, 2026 16:00 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit League North East • Away

scheduled

Market Rasen & Louth III Home

vs

The Second XV Away

March 21, 2026 15:00 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit League North East • Away

scheduled

The Second XV Home

vs

Quorn Away

March 14, 2026 15:00 • NLD Cups - NLD Men's Junior XV Shield • Home

Final: 33 - 34

The Second XV Home

vs

Ollerton Hoods Away

March 07, 2026 15:00 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit League North East • Home

scheduled

The Second XV Home

vs

Belper 2nd XV Away

February 21, 2026 14:15 • NLD Cups - NLD Men's Junior XV Shield • Home

scheduled

The Second XV Home

vs

Bye Away

February 21, 2026 14:15 • NLD Cups - NLD Men's Junior XV Shield • Home

Final: -

The Second XV Home

vs

Market Rasen & Louth III Away

February 07, 2026 14:15 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit League North East • Home

scheduled

The Second XV Home

vs

Lincoln 3rd XV Away

January 17, 2026 14:15 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit League North East • Home

Final: 54 - 24

Mansfield 3rd XV Home

vs

The Second XV Away

December 20, 2025 14:15 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit Table North West • Away

Final: -

The Second XV Home

vs

Southwell III Away

December 06, 2025 14:15 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit Table North West • Home

Final: -

The Second XV Home

vs

Mosborough 2nd XV Away

November 29, 2025 14:15 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit Table North West • Home

Final: -

Ollerton Hoods Home

vs

The Second XV Away

November 22, 2025 14:15 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit Table North West • Away

Final: 29 - 5

The Second XV Home

vs

Scunthorpe RFC Patriots Away

November 15, 2025 14:15 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit Table North West • Home

Final: 7 - 19

The Second XV Home

vs

Paviors Horns Away

November 08, 2025 14:15 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit Table North West • Home

Final: 12 - 12

Paviors Horns Home

vs

The Second XV Away

November 01, 2025 14:15 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit Table North West • Away

Final: 12 - 24

The Second XV Home

vs

Bye Away

October 25, 2025 16:00 • NLD Cups - NLD Men's Junior XV Shield • Home

Final: -

Scunthorpe RFC Patriots Home

vs

The Second XV Away

October 18, 2025 16:00 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit Table North West • Away

Final: -

The Second XV Home

vs

Ollerton Hoods Away

October 11, 2025 16:00 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit Table North West • Home

Final: 46 - 27

Mosborough 2nd XV Home

vs

The Second XV Away

October 04, 2025 16:00 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit Table North West • Away

Final: 24 - 62

Southwell III Home

vs

The Second XV Away

September 20, 2025 16:00 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit Table North West • Away

Final: -

The Second XV Home

vs

Mansfield 3rd XV Away

September 06, 2025 16:00 • NLD Merit Tables - NLD Merit Table North West • Home

Final: 22 - 14