Building on the previous season's success the 2016–17 season ended with The Blues in second position and into the play-off match against Clevedon RFC in April to decide who would be promoted up into National League 3 South West (renamed South West Premier for season 2017–18). With 21 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses the match statistics were the same as the previous season, but what was markedly different was in the try bonus points, with 17 against the previous season's 7. The match finished at 25–22 with Newbury the victors and promotion.