Barnet RFC
Barnet, Greater London
North London suburban club competing in the London leagues with a welcoming community ethos.
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London has more rugby than anywhere else in the UK, from Premiership giants to Saturday-afternoon community sides. This page lists the 28 London clubs in our directory, grouped by area so you can find one you can actually get to on a weeknight.
At the top of the game, Harlequins play at the Twickenham Stoop and Saracens in north London, and both run women's sides too. Below them sit long-established clubs such as Blackheath and Rosslyn Park, and a large network of community clubs across every borough. The capital's rugby league is led by London Broncos, with London Skolars in the north of the city.
Travel matters more in London than anywhere else. Most players pick a club near home or work rather than the "best" club, so use the town list below to narrow things down first.
Rugby Clubs by Town
- Barnet: Barnet RFC
- Beckenham: Beckenham RFC
- Brentford: London Irish RFC
- Ealing: Ealing Trailfinders, Trailfinders Women
- Enfield: Enfield Ignatians RFC
- Ilford: Ilford Wanderers RFC
- London: Barnes RFC, Battersea Ironsides RFC, Blackheath FC, Chiswick RFC, Finchley RFC, Greenwich RFC, Hammersmith & Fulham RFC, Harlequins, Harlequins Women, London Broncos, London Skolars, Old Elthamians RFC, Rosslyn Park FC, Saracens, Saracens Women, Streatham-Croydon RFC, Wanstead RFC, Wimbledon RFC
- Sidcup: Sidcup RFC
- Twickenham: Twickenham RFC
- Woodford Green: Woodford RFC
Rugby Union Clubs in London
Rugby League Clubs in London: Broncos, Skolars and Amateur Teams
Rugby league clubs in London are fewer than rugby union clubs, but the capital has a professional side, a long-running community club and a growing amateur scene. London Broncos are the professional rugby league club, playing in the RFL Championship, while London Skolars run community rugby league from the New River Stadium in Wood Green, north London. Amateur rugby league clubs such as Hammersmith Hills Hoists, London Chargers, South London Silverbacks and Brixton Bulls play in the Southern Conference League, the top of the amateur game in the South.
London rugby union clubs by area
London rugby union clubs are spread across every part of the city. South-west London has the most, around Richmond, Barnes, Wimbledon and Twickenham. Blackheath, Sidcup and Old Elthamians cover the south-east, Finchley and Barnet the north, and Wanstead and Woodford the east. Most community clubs play in Regional 2 or the Counties Middlesex and Surrey leagues.
| Area | Clubs (league 2026-27) |
|---|---|
| South-west | Rosslyn Park (NL1), Barnes (NL2 East), Wimbledon (Regional 1 South Central), Twickenham (Regional 2 South Central) |
| West | Ealing Trailfinders (Champ), Hammersmith & Fulham (Regional 2 SE), Chiswick (Counties 1 Middx) |
| South-east | Blackheath (Champ), Sidcup (Regional 1 SE), Beckenham, Old Elthamians (Regional 2 SE) |
| South | Battersea Ironsides (Regional 2 SE), Streatham-Croydon (Counties 3 Surrey) |
| North | Finchley (Regional 2 Anglia), Barnet, Enfield Ignatians (Counties 2 Middx) |
| East | Wanstead, Woodford (Regional 2 Anglia), Ilford Wanderers (Essex Merit League) |
Leagues confirmed from England Rugby team pages on 31 October 2026.
Rugby league clubs in London: Broncos, Skolars and amateur rugby league
London has two senior rugby league clubs in our directory. London Broncos, founded in 1980, are the capital's professional rugby league club and play in the RFL Championship, the second tier below Super League. London Skolars, founded in 1995, are a community rugby league club based at the New River Stadium in Wood Green, north London. Amateur rugby league clubs in London, including Hammersmith Hills Hoists, London Chargers, South London Silverbacks and Brixton Bulls, play in the Southern Conference League, with the London & South East men's league below it.
Rugby league in London is small compared with the North, but the rugby league clubs in London are welcoming to newcomers, and many players come from rugby union or from overseas. Start by contacting London Skolars, ask London Broncos about their community programme, or look up the amateur rugby league club nearest you: Hammersmith Hills Hoists in west London, London Chargers and South London Silverbacks south of the river, and Brixton Bulls in Lambeth. Most run open-age men's teams and welcome players who have never played the 13-a-side game.
Rugby clubs in east London
Rugby clubs in east London include Ilford Wanderers at Goodmayes Park, Wanstead RFC and Woodford RFC on the Essex border. All three play rugby union in the London leagues and welcome new players. For south-east London, Blackheath, Greenwich, Sidcup and Old Elthamians are the nearest options.
East London players can also look across the boundary at rugby clubs in Essex. For rugby league in the capital, London Broncos play in the RFL Championship and London Skolars are based in north London.
Sources and further reading
London rugby clubs map: clubs by area
This London rugby clubs map groups clubs by area of the capital. West and south-west London have the most clubs, including Harlequins and Rosslyn Park. North London has Saracens, Barnet and Finchley. East London has Wanstead, Ilford Wanderers and Woodford, and south-east London has Blackheath.
| Area | Clubs |
|---|---|
| West and south-west | Harlequins, Rosslyn Park, Barnes, Chiswick, Wimbledon, Ealing Trailfinders, Twickenham |
| North | Saracens, Barnet, Finchley, Enfield Ignatians |
| East | Wanstead, Ilford Wanderers, Woodford |
| South-east | Blackheath, Beckenham, Sidcup, Old Elthamians, Greenwich |
Every club profile includes a Google Maps link, so you can check the exact ground before you travel.
Quick Answers
Rugby Clubs in London: Union & League Clubs by Area FAQs
How many rugby clubs are there in London?
Our directory currently lists 28 clubs in London — 26 rugby union and 2 rugby league. If a club is missing, you can register it for free.
Are there rugby league clubs in London?
Yes. London Broncos are the capital's professional rugby league club, playing in the RFL Championship, and London Skolars are a community rugby league club in Wood Green, north London. Amateur rugby league clubs in London include Hammersmith Hills Hoists, London Chargers, South London Silverbacks and Brixton Bulls in the Southern Conference League. Most London clubs, however, play rugby union.
Where are the professional rugby clubs in London?
Harlequins play at the Twickenham Stoop in south-west London and Saracens in north London. Both run community programmes alongside their professional teams.
How do I join a rugby club in London?
Pick two or three clubs near you, check each club's profile for where it plays and how to get in touch, then ask about the next training session. Our guide to finding a rugby club walks you through it.
Which rugby clubs are in east London?
Ilford Wanderers, Wanstead RFC and Woodford RFC are the east London clubs in our directory. Blackheath, Greenwich, Sidcup and Old Elthamians cover south-east London.
Is there a map of London rugby clubs?
Yes. Our London rugby clubs map groups every club by area, and each club profile has a Google Maps link to its ground.
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