The Saints Schools Cup is back for its third and biggest edition ever in 2026!
Since being launched back in 2023, hundreds of schools and thousands of children have come together from across the region to complete for the newest piece of silverware – and applications are now open for the 2026 tournament.
Open to schools in Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, and North Essex – schools compete across ten regional tournaments.
And the Schools Cup – that takes place during May and June this year – culminates in 24 schools meeting for Finals Day at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens to decide the winners, selected for showing outstanding rugby values throughout the competition.
A Girls Only Saints Schools Cup competition will also be held at the home of Northampton Saints and Loughborough Lightning on a separate day.
If you’re interested in getting involved in the Saints Schools Cup in 2026, please email samuelturner@northamptonsaints.co.uk. Entry to the tournament is FREE for schools taking part in Saints in the Schools in 2025/26 – with entries from new schools subject to a small fee of £35 (+VAT).
DATES: SAINTS SCHOOLS CUP
REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS
Suffolk:
19 May: Colchester RFC
4 June: Ipswich YM RFC
Cambridgeshire:
20 May: Peterborough RFC
20 May: Shelford RFC
21 May: Ely RFC
Milton Keynes/Bedfordshire:
2 June: Bedford School
2 June: Milton Keynes RFC
3 June: Aylesbury RFC
4 June: Stockwood Park RFC
Northamptonshire:
3 June: Towcester RFC
4 June: Stewarts and Lloyds RFC
5 June: Northampton School for Boys
FINALS DAY
22 June (TBC): cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens
Girls Only Saints Schools Cup:
TBC: cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens
Saints Community team will be offering schools the chance to receive a six-week training course prior to the tournament – costing from £300 (+ VAT) for a package of rugby coaching and entry into the competition* as well as supporting schools’ attainment towards the five key indicators for Primary Sports Premium Funding.
To book your place please click HERE. For more information on the training package or please email community@northamptonsaints.co.uk.
*A £35 (+VAT) non-refundable deposit will be required to secure entry for schools not yet engaged in the Saints in the Schools programme.