2nd XV Eersteklasse
AAC’s 2nd XV plays in the Eersteklasse, one tier below the Ereklasse, after a 20–17 play-off win at RFC Gouda.
Choose your side
Is the 2nd XV right for you?
This side suits players competing one tier below the Ereklasse, including players working towards 1st XV selection.
Competitive level The 2nd XV plays in its own league and supports players aiming for the 1st XV. See fixtures 
Training commitment Tuesday and Thursday, 19:30–21:00, at Sportpark De Eendracht. Directions 
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 2026/27
Matches
Promoted to the Eersteklasse for 2026–27
v 
- Kick-off
- 25 Oct 2026 · 15:00
- Venue
- Sportpark Keizerslanden
Zaanse RC 1
RC Bulldogs 1
RC Groningen 2| # | Team | P | W | D | L | PF | PA | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feanster RC 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 191 | 43 | +148 | 19 |
| 2 | DRC The Wild Rovers 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 165 | 34 | +131 | 19 |
| 3 | RC Bulldogs 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 151 | 102 | +49 | 18 |
| 4 | ARC The Pigs 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 113 | 83 | +30 | 10 |
| 5 | Pickwick Players 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 130 | 86 | +44 | 10 |
| 6 | RC Zwolle 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 91 | 100 | −9 | 10 |
| 7 | Zaanse RC 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 136 | 100 | +36 | 9 |
| 8 | RC Groningen 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 91 | 127 | −36 | 5 |
| 9 | Alkmaarse R.U.F.C. 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 69 | 207 | −138 | 5 |
| 10 | RFC Haarlem 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 51 | 177 | −126 | 4 |
| 11 | AAC 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 68 | 87 | −19 | 2 |
| 12 | G.S.R.C. 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 63 | 173 | −110 | 1 |
2025–26
Promotion to the Eersteklasse
AAC 2 finished third in the autumn league phase, then won nine of ten matches in the spring cup phase to reach the promotion play-off.
A late penalty sealed a 20–17 win at RFC Gouda and moved the side into the Eersteklasse after four promotions in four seasons.
- Autumn phase
- 3rd in 2e Klasse Noord
- Spring phase
- 9 wins from 10
- Play-off
- 20–17 at RFC Gouda
Training & contacts
Train with the 2nd XV
Training sessionsTuesday and Thursday, 19:30–21:00, at Sportpark De Eendracht. - Head coach
- Jim Crick
- Assistant coach
- Edward Good
- Assistant coach
- Erik Zethof
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.
- 01
Email the men’s team
Tell us which team interests you and share your rugby experience and availability.
- 02
Join a training session
We will confirm a session and introduce you to the coaches.
- 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.
Team sponsorship
Support the 2nd XV
Sponsor the 2nd XV through teamwear, match-day placements or a wider club package. The sponsorship team will confirm current availability and prices.
2nd XV against Zaanse RC
