As we turn the page on 2025, January promises to be a busy and exciting month across all sections of the club. With league campaigns resuming, cup rugby on the horizon, and our Mini & Junior section back in full flow, there is plenty to look forward to at Waterloo Road and beyond.

Below is a full preview of what January 2026 has in store.

Senior Men

1st XV – Counties 2 ADM Lancashire & Cheshire
The First XV return to league action with a demanding January schedule, facing a mix of home and away fixtures as the season gathers momentum.
Saturday 3 January | Glossop vs Southport – 14:15 | Venue: Glossop RUFC
Saturday 10 January | Southport vs Bolton – 14:15 | Venue: Southport RFC
Saturday 17 January | Tyldesley vs Southport – 14:15 | Venue: Tyldesley RUFC
Saturday 24 January | Sefton vs Southport – 14:15 | Venue: Sefton RUFC
A strong January could set the tone for the remainder of the campaign, with consistency and squad depth likely to be key.

2nd XV – NOWIRUL Kudos Showers Division 2 North
The Seconds also have a competitive run of fixtures, with a mix of away and home challenges.
Saturday 10 January | Aspull 2nd XV vs Southport 2nd XV – 14:15
Saturday 17 January | Southport 2nd XV vs Wigan 2nd XV – 14:15
Saturday 24 January | Southport 2nd XV vs Liverpool St Helens 2nd XV – 14:15
These fixtures provide valuable opportunities for player development and squad progression within the senior setup.

3rd XV – NOWIRUL Division 4 West
The Third XV are in action throughout January with four fixtures, continuing to provide an important pathway and regular rugby for the wider senior squad and more senior players.
Saturday 10 January | Southport 3rd XV vs Oldershaw – 14:15
Saturday 17 January | Prenton 2nd XV vs Southport 3rd XV – 14:15
Saturday 24 January | Southport 3rd XV vs Liverpool St Helens 3rd XV – 14:15
Saturday 31 January | Southport 3rd XV vs Liverpool Collegiate 2nd XV – 14:15

Ladies - Women’s NC 1 North (South)
January marks the return of league rugby for the Ladies, with two important fixtures in Women’s NC 1 North (South).
Sunday 11 January | Leigh Ladies vs Southport Ladies - 14:00
Sunday 18 January | Broughton Park Women vs Southport Ladies – 14:00
The squad will be keen to build momentum early in the new year and continue their strong development.

Colts – MOTiQ NorthWest Colts League
The Colts have a varied January featuring both league and cup competition.
Sunday 4 January | Southport Senior U18 Colts vs Furness Senior U18 Colts – 14:00
Sunday 11 January | Preston Fireflys Senior U18 Colts vs Southport Senior U18 Colts – 14:00 | Frank Morgan U18 Cup
Sunday 18 January | Oswestry Senior U18 Colts vs Southport Senior U18 Colts – 14:00
Sunday 25 January | Southport Senior U18 Colts vs Moorgate Senior U18 Colts – 14:00
A strong month will be vital as the Colts balance league ambitions with knockout rugby.

Mini & Junior Section
Our Mini & Junior section is back in action throughout January with a combination of training sessions and fixtures, reflecting the scale and strength of junior rugby at the club.
Sunday 4 January – Club-wide training sessions
Sunday 11 January – Fixtures at Tarleton (including Lancashire U6 activity)
Sunday 18 January – Fixtures involving Wallasey, Broughton Park, and Orrell (age-group dependent)
Sunday 25 January – Fixtures against Widnes, Liverpool Collegiate, and others across multiple age groups
As always, training and matches will be age-specific, with full details communicated by individual coaches.

Matchday Welcome
All matches at Southport RFC are free entry, and supporters are warmly encouraged to come down and get behind all our teams.

The club bar and kitchen will be fully open for all home games, both Saturdays and Sundays, making Waterloo Road the perfect place to enjoy a full day of rugby this January.

We look forward to welcoming players, parents, members, and supporters back to the club as we kick off 2026 in style.