It was a memorable season for the Phoenix as earlier in the year they had the chance to compete against the Australian Gridiron team as part their tri-nations warm up, and matched-up well, only losing 27–22 to the tourists.

Graham Kelly took over from Jay Alexander as head coach, and began life in the Premier League with a win against the East Kilbride Pirates at Lichfield Rugby Club.

In 2017, the Phoenix continued their successes in the regular season by once again running the table against BAFA Premier North opposition, scoring nearly 500 points in the process.

A Will Hussey touchdown, Alex Lenkowski Field Goal, and two huge defensive stands saw the Phoenix outlast the Warriors, and earn a shot at the national title.

With 8 minutes left in the game, Ben Davies stepped in front of a Joe Thompson pass, to score an interception return and secure the 34–28 win.

Scott was part of the first Phoenix staff that helped establish the team, and his return from coaching in the United States coincided with James Hossack's naming as president.

As national champions, the Phoenix were invited into the Northern European Football League alongside the Carlstad Crusaders, Oslo Vikings and Copenhagen Towers.

The Nix went to Copenhagen full of confidence, as they trounced the Manchester Titans, 57–6, in the opening game of the 2018 season, but were handily dispatched by a much bigger, more physical Towers team.

A closer fought game against the Carlstad Crusaders brought another defeat, but the Nix rallied to beat the Oslo Vikings, 47–12, in the final match day in the NEFL.

The Nix romped to another undefeated regular season, and a third consecutive Northern Conference Title, scoring 552 points per game whilst leaking only 59; they beat the London Blitz in the National Semi-finals, 30–17, setting up another trip to Britbowl.

They faced a difficult first season having to forfeit nine games due to lack of players, but competed well against established teams like Standish Raiders, Birmingham Bulls and the Leicester Falcons.