The Llynfi Road side were relegated last season and will be looking to bounce straight back to the top flight. Tonmawr, who were champions of One West last season, should provide the biggest challenge to Maesteg alongside Carmarthen Quins.
Tonmawr begin at Whitland while Quins play host to Llangennech.
In One East, Penallta's rapid rise up the divisions will be tested by visitors Blackwood, while last season's runners-up, Caerphilly, will be hoping to go one better this year. The Cheesemen entertain a Newbridge side that promised much in the early part of last season before falling away to mid-table.
In Two East, Mountain Ash will be making a big effort to improve on their third place last season. They travel to Treherbert where they were pipped 11-10 last season.
In Two West, Loughor, Mumbles and Pencoed hope last season's good form will continue as they take on Gorseinon, relegated Waunarlwydd, and Builth Wells respectively. The mid-Wales club have been switched this season from East to West and the change may well suit the Powys club.
Three East will be very much a Gwent affair with a number of derby matches to look forward to. Garndiffaith and Croesyceiliog could set the early running with Garn opening at Nelson while the Cockerels visit Rhymney.
Five clubs from Cardiff will do battle in Three South East with Llanishen entertaining Fairwater on Saturday in a real derby encounter. Newly-promoted Llandaff North travel to the seaside to take on Penarth, Old Illtydians visit Llantwit Fardre and Abverdare play host to St Peter's.
Four West will see a renewal of the Pembrokeshire rivalry with the relegated Pembroke Dock Quins resuming league matches against Pembroke. Their first meeting could come as early as September 27. Quins open their programme away to Burry Port while Pembroke entertain Tenby.
This season, Four North and Five North have been renamed One North and Two North. Four North champions Caernarfon open up at Pwllheli who were champions of Five North last term.
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SWALEC League launches
4 September 2008 14:13
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The SWALEC Leagues begin on Saturday with former Premier side Maesteg entertaining Corus (Port Talbot) in Division One West.
WRU TV
16 Oct 17
Wales national head coach Warren Gatland and WRU group chief executive Martyn Phillips discuss the Senior Player Selection Policy which has been rubber stamped today where it is hoped the new policy will create an environment to keep our best players in Wales and benefit the Welsh national team, regions and clubs and provide clarity for the players they affect.
12 Oct 17
Nelson Belles have made rapid strides in a relatively short space of time, with the Williams family playing a pivotal role in the club's progression. Karron Williams is manager of the senior team while daughter Jo plays for the seniors and coaches the U18s alongside her dad, Steve. Karron has no hesitation in saying joining the club was the 'best thing I ever did', as Liz Jones reports.
06 Oct 17
Tonight's Cardiff Blues clash against the Dragons kicks off derby weekend with the Ospreys hosting the Scarlets tomorrow. We hear from Josh Navidi, Elliott Dee, Ken Owens, Rhys Patchell, Scott Otten, James King and Brad Davis as the tension mounts.
05 Oct 17
With new figures confirming girls rugby is flourishing in Wales, we hear from Jenna Hughes and Taylor Addicott who are part of the influx now enjoying the sport throughout the country
05 Oct 17
RGC now have a senior women's side, and no one could be prouder than captain Rachel Taylor who has returned to her home region after years of travelling for training and matches.
02 Oct 17
Youngsters enjoyed a great day out at a Dragons rugby camp recently. And to top of a brilliant day, they had a chance to meet some of their Dragons heroes.
29 Sep 17
Craig Evans and Adam Jones were the last men standing after Welsh Rugby Union elite match officials strength and conditioning coach Stephen Pledger put a selection of refs through their paces at the National Centre of Excellence recently.
29 Sep 17
Llandaff RFC are setting up a new, mixed ability team and established side Llanelli Warriors played a WRU XV to help raise the profile of this opportunity
21 Sep 17
Volulnteers in junior and youth rugby around Wales, such as those in the Blues region featured here, are working more closely than ever on a joined up approach to attracting and keeping players in the game.
21 Sep 17
Playing tier one nations is a rare treat for Georgia and Milton Haig can't wait to tangle with Wales in this autumn's Under Armour series. WRU TV's Graeme Gillespie hears an excited head coach proclaim: "It's an iconic stadium against an iconic team - these are the occasions we dream about as coaches and players"
15 Sep 17
Three of the Welsh Rugby Union's members of Team GB in Rio reflect on today's confirmation of rugby sevens' inclusion in the Olympic Games through to Paris 2024. The decision, taken at the International Olympic Committee Session in Lima (Peru), is another compelling endorsement of the game, which made a spectacular debut in Brazil last year.
14 Sep 17
Anthony Joshua MBE returns to the ring six months after defeating Wladimir Klitschko to defend his WBA, IBF and IBO heavyweight titles against Kubrat Pulev at Principality Stadium on October 28, where he is aiming to be a knock-out.
12 Sep 17
Jamie Roberts says tackling world champions New Zealand is one of the 'greatest challenges in rugby' as they ask questions for the entire match. And he warns his teammates that playing the All Blacks will be the toughest game of their careers.
08 Sep 17
Former Just Eat chief executive and co-founder, David Buttress, has been unveiled as the new chairman of the Dragons. He will lead a new Board of directors at the region as it enters a new era.
03 Sep 17
Head coach Bernard Jackman and wing Ashton Hewitt react to the Dragons opening defeat to Leinster
01 Sep 17
Watch the Dragons train for the first time on the new Rodney Parade pitch - and coach Bernard Jackman reveals his starting XV for the season opener against Leinster.
24 Aug 17
The new Principality Premiership season kicks off this weekend with defending champions Merthyr beginning their defence of the title against Cross Keys in the East division. Coach Dale MacIntosh and Phillip Rees are expecting a tough season ahead.
18 Aug 17
Head coach Rowland Phillips and Player of the Match Shona Powell-Hughes offer their thoughts on Wales' 39-15 victory against Hong Kong at the UCD Bowl.
17 Aug 17
Backs Robyn Wilkins and Jodie Evans will make their first start of WRWC today against Hong Kong. WRU TV caught up with them ahead of the match to hear their thoughts on Wales' final pool game.
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