Local Rugby Teams

[Gizzy]

Hi all,

I'm just about to move to East Dulwich and was wondering if there are any good local rugby clubs?

Not looking to play to a massively high standard (like the beer aspect) but was hoping there might be a couple of teams looking for players for next season?

Cheers

[nutty]

Hi Gizzy

Nice to see another "rugger bugger" on the forum. (if that sounded ra then take as sarcasm). I personally play for Old Elthamians in Chislehurst (play in London 3 SE) as I have ties there (and it's a great club if you don't mind a short drive). Having said that the best local club I know of is Old Alleynians. Really nice clubhouse and good pitches (I'll avoid commenting on the changing rooms but most rugby clubs have this issue!). They play in Surrey 1 I believe so the standard is average but also competitive.

Any other rugby players on the forum???

[jim_the_chin]

my 4 year old seems born to play rugby (welsh grandparents - related to jp williams of course, as is everyone in wales it seems), i beleive the peckham panthers is where i should be sending him, any reports/experinces?

[Rpike]

Hi,

I'm a Welshman who coaches London Exiles who play in Surrey 1 but lives very happily in ED. The club trains on Wednesdays and play home matches in Barnes (not ED, but most clubs playing in Surrey 1 are west along the A3 anyway). We also run a seconds and Vets. If you're interested, let me know and I can provide further info - or have a look at our website.

Cheers,

Richard

[spymum]

Old Alleynians is a great club and very friendly! The Mini Alleynians tag rugby is brilliant too - a real labour of love for the coaches.

The season is about to end, but I believe there is a end-of-barbeque this weekend sometime, if you want to have a look.

spymum

(Blog: Posh Mum)

[sid]

Old Alleynians also do a summer training camp on Sundays over the Summer.( from 6years up to ??)

[Joe likes dinner]

you could also try King's College Hospital rfc - they've got a decent first team and suitably casual and sporting 2nd / 3rd teams, also, the griffin training ground in dulwich village is pretty nice also.

Along with the King's College Rugby club, its one of the oldest clubs in the UK and was a founding member of the rugby fottball union.

[VickiB]

Theres a few around

[flong]

The Peckham Panthers were started by a very good friend of mine - one of the many other Mumbles and Swansea exiles in SE22 - and she's very dedicated, devoting a hell of a lot of time to the club. I'm sure she'd love to welcome some new recruits - the website is http://www.peckhampanthersrfc.co.uk/

There's a bit of a Welsh presence at the Old Alleynians, too. We get everywhere, boyo.

jim_the_chin Wrote:

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> my 4 year old seems born to play rugby (welsh

> grandparents - related to jp williams of course,

> as is everyone in wales it seems), i beleive the

> peckham panthers is where i should be sending him,

> any reports/experinces?

[jumpinjackflash]

Does anyone know where I can join a club that plays 'touch' or 'tag' rugby that is fairly local to ED?

[Gizzy]

Thanks for the update guys, hopefully going to get myself involved in some summer training ready for next season.