The Senior County XV started with an away game against local rivals Northumberland at Tynedale. Despite significant pressure, the Senior XV failed to overcome their local rivals suffering 24 points to 19 points defeat

The other pool game being at against Eastern Counties at Hartlepool Rovers

County XV Fixtures and kick off time for the 2011 Championship are:-

7th May Northumberland v Durham at Tynedale RFC    kick off 2.00 p.m.

21st May Durham v Eastern Counties at Hartlepool Rovers FC kick off 2.00 p.m.

28th May Final Tie BBC Div 2 .t.b.a.