División de Honor Rugby: Sorteo y Calendario de la Fase Final 2026

The first phase of the División de honour rugby league has concluded, setting the stage for a decisive final stretch of the season. Following several rounds of intense competition, teams now know their paths forward in the championship’s second phase, following a draw held this Monday at 12:00 hours.

División de honour: The Road to the Playoffs

The league will now be divided into two groups. This restructuring determines which teams will contend for the championship and which face a battle to avoid relegation.

Group A: Championship Contenders

Group A will consist of the top six teams from the regular season: Recoletas Aparejadores de Burgos, VRAC Quesos Entrepinares, Silicius Alcobendas Rugby, Huesitos La Vila Rugby Club, C.R. Liceo, and Complutense Cisneros. These six teams will compete for the highest positions to advance to the elimination phase.

Did You Know? The official draw to determine the groups for the second phase of the División de honour took place on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 12:00 hours.

Group B: The Fight for Survival

Group B will be comprised of Ampo Ordizia, Cajasol Real Ciencias de Sevilla, Unió Esportiva Santboiana, Inexo El Salvador, and Barsa Rugby. The stakes are particularly high for these teams, as the bottom two will be relegated to the División de honour B at the conclusion of the second phase.

What’s Next?

After the second phase, the top six teams from Group A, along with the two highest-ranked teams from Group B, will advance to the quarterfinals. This will leave eight teams competing directly for the title.

Expert Insight: The division into two groups creates a clear distinction between teams focused on championship contention and those battling to maintain their position in the División de honour, intensifying the pressure and strategic considerations for each club.

The schedule is now set, with key upcoming matches including Liceo versus VRAC on March 8th, VRAC against La Vila on March 15th, Cisneros versus VRAC on March 22nd, VRAC versus Alcobendas on April 12th, and Recoletas Burgos versus VRAC on April 19th. The coming weeks promise intense duels and the best of national rugby.

Frequently Asked Questions

What determines advancement to the quarterfinals?

The top six teams from Group A and the two highest-ranked teams from Group B will advance to the quarterfinals.

What happens to the bottom two teams in Group B?

The two lowest-ranked teams in Group B will be relegated to the División de honour B.

When does the second phase of the División de honour begin?

The second phase begins with Liceo versus VRAC on March 8th.

How will the competitive balance of these groups impact the overall championship race?