2012/13 season saw the Loughborough 1st XV won the Midlands One league title from Olney in a 'winner takes all' finale match at Derby Road, and from there progressed to a Northern Play-Off against Altrincham Kersal. Loughborough played their opponents off the park in a 29-7 win, and secured promotion to Level 2 of the women's game, Championship North 1.
In the 2012/13 season, Loughborough 1st XV won the Midlands One league title from Olney in a 'winner takes all' match at Derby Road. They then advanced to a Northern Play-Off against Altrincham Kersal and secured promotion to Level 2 of the women's game, Championship North 1, with a 29-7 victory over their opponents.