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AAC men’s 1st XV players celebrating a try against Hookers RC

1st XV Ereklasse

AAC’s 1st XV competes in the Ereklasse, the top division of Dutch club rugby.

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Choose your side

Is the 1st XV right for you?

This side suits experienced players ready for top-division training, selection and match commitments.

AAC 1st XV scrum-half passing from a breakdown against DIOK Competitive level The 1st XV play in the Ereklasse, the highest level of men’s rugby in the Netherlands. See fixtures AAC 1st XV ball-carrier breaking into space against Hookers RC Training commitment Tuesday and Thursday, 19:30–21:00, at Sportpark De Eendracht. Directions AAC 1st XV forwards packing down for a scrum against DIOK New to AAC? Email the coaching group with your rugby experience and availability. They will confirm the right session and side. Email the men’s team

Season 2025/26

Last season at a glance

Ereklasse place retained for 2026–27

AAC men’s ball-carrier advancing with support against BRC
EREKLASSE2025/26
Played
22
Won
5
Lost
17
Points for
491
Latest results
  • AAC 33–43 RC DIOK 1 L
  • RRC 1 54–22 AAC L
  • AAC 24–17 RC Hoek van Holland 1 W
Full fixtures and results

Season review

2025–26 Ereklasse record

AAC finished tenth of twelve in the Ereklasse, with five wins across the campaign. That kept the club clear of the relegation play-offs and secured another top-flight season.

Daniel Geurs leads the 2026–27 coaching group, with Stephen Bushnell as team manager.

League finish
10th of 12
2026–27
Ereklasse
Head coach
Daniel Geurs
Read the season update Meet Daniel Geurs

Training & contacts

Train with the 1st XV

AAC 1st XV back kicking downfield against Hookers RC Training sessionsTuesday and Thursday, 19:30–21:00, at Sportpark De Eendracht.
DirectionsSportpark De Eendracht Email the 1st XVAsk about training, team selection or the next match. Join a training sessionWe will confirm the right session and introduce you to the coaches.
Head coach
Daniel Geurs
Team manager
Stephen Bushnell

New players

Join a training session

Email the men’s team with your rugby experience and availability. We will recommend a side and confirm a training session.

  1. 01

    Email the men’s team

    Tell us which team interests you and share your rugby experience and availability.

  2. 02

    Join a training session

    We will confirm a session and introduce you to the coaches.

  3. 03

    Register with AAC

    Register in AllUnited when you decide to join. If you have played for another union, you may also need international clearance.

Register with AAC → Email the men’s team

Team sponsorship

Support the 1st XV

Sponsor the 1st XV through teamwear, match-day placements or a wider club package. The sponsorship team will confirm current availability and prices.

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Gallery

1st XV in action

AAC 1st XV player grounding the ball to score against Hookers RC
Photo: Kevin Scott
AAC 1st XV scrum-half passing against Gooi RC
Photo: Kevin Scott
AAC 1st XV player passing against DIOK
Photo: Kevin Scott
AAC 1st XV ball-carrier breaking a tackle against Haarlem RFC
Photo: Kevin Scott
AAC 1st XV ball-carrier running into space against Oysters RFC
Photo: Kevin Scott
AAC 1st XV forwards driving in a maul against Utrecht USRS
Photo: Kevin Scott
AAC 1st XV player completing a tackle against Haagsche RC
Photo: Kevin Scott
AAC 1st XV players contesting the ball at a breakdown against DIOK
Photo: Kevin Scott
AAC 1st XV jumper winning a lineout against Haarlem RFC
Photo: Kevin Scott

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