Ereklasse Round 7 Preview & Predictions: Battle of the Unbeatens

After a fiery Round 6 that saw champions Haagsche RC fall narrowly to ’t Gooi (26–31), the Ereklasse gears up for another electric weekend of rugby. The table has tightened at the top, with The Dukes and ’t Gooi now sharing first place both unbeaten after six rounds.

This weekend’s fixtures feature two monumental clashes:

1. ’t Gooi vs The Dukes — a top-of-the-table battle that could define the early title race.
2. RC DIOK vs Haagsche RC — a fierce rivalry renewed, with Diok having beaten the Den Haag outfit in their last two encounters.

Elsewhere, Haarlem and Hoek van Holland return to the pitch after a bye week, while AAC, Eemland, and RRC will all look to build momentum as the mid-season picture begins to take shape.

Round 7 Fixtures (Saturday, 1 November 2025)

Headline Clash: ‘t Gooi vs The Dukes – The Unbeaten Showdown

This is the fixture everyone’s been waiting for. Both teams sit on 28 points, unbeaten, and have been clinical in attack The Dukes scoring 288 points and ’t Gooi 260.

Historically, these sides are neck-and-neck. In their last three meetings, ’t Gooi has won two, and The Dukes one, with no match decided by more than 7 points. Expect a physical, tactical, and emotional showdown.

Prediction: The Dukes by 3 points their structure and composure under pressure could give them the edge in Bussum, though this one could swing either way.

Haagsche RC vs RC DIOK – A Rivalry Rekindled

Haagsche, still reeling from their first loss of the season, face a Diok side that has had their number in recent years. In their last two clashes, Diok have claimed convincing wins, and playing at home in Leiden gives them added advantage.

Haagsche will be hungry to respond after the Gooi loss, but Diok’s forward pack and home crowd might tilt the balance.

Prediction: RC DIOK to edge it by 5 a tight contest, but Haagsche may fall short again in this rivalry.

Other Fixtures:

• AAC vs Haarlem: Haarlem return fresh and confident. AAC will take heart from their upset win last week, but Haarlem’s structure and pace should be too much.
  Prediction: Haarlem by 15.
• Hoek van Holland vs BRC: Both teams near the bottom of the log, desperate for points. Hoek’s physicality at home gives them the advantage.
  Prediction: Hoek van Holland by 10.
• Eemland vs CAS: Eemland have been solid and should handle CAS comfortably, especially at home.
  Prediction: Eemland by 20.
• RRC vs Oysters: RRC have looked sharp all season, while Oysters have struggled for consistency. Expect RRC to keep climbing the table.
  Prediction: RRC by 18.

Predicted Round 7 Table

Final Word

Round 7 promises power, pace, and passion a defining weekend in this Ereklasse season. Whether The Dukes can hold off Gooi’s charge, or Diok can make it three in a row against Haagsche, this weekend will shape the storylines heading into the second half of the campaign.

Rugby fans, get ready the Ereklasse just keeps delivering.