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Welcome to the very first LondonRL Event Guide, featuring information on
events in the Rugby League Calendar in London and the South East.
LondonRL, affiliated to the Rugby Football League, is the administrative body
for the sport of Rugby League in the region. We are also responsible, alongside
Harlequins RL, Skolars RL and South London Community RL, for the delivery of
an abundance of development programs that take place throughout the region,
taking ‘the Greatest Game’ into schools & communities across the south of
England.
This season promises to be an exciting one, with the very first ‘LondonRL
Double Header’ on the 12th June as well as our continuing association with
the City of London, through the ‘Capital Challenge’ and the ETF Securities
sponsored ‘Corporate City Touch Tournament’ at the HAC. Throw into the mix
a visit of the NRL Champions, Melbourne Storm, to the Stoop, ‘Friday Night
Lights’ at Whitehart Lane Community Sports Centre and a variety of excellent
Community and Junior RL events and it all adds up to a busy picture. And that’s
before we mention the Carnegie Challenge Cup Final on the 28th August!
We’d like to take this opportunity to ask you to visit our website at
www.londonrl.com and have a look around. The ‘contacts’ section will point
you in the direction of your local community clubs and over the course of the
season, we’ll be running various competitions for VIP tickets, so make sure that
you register for our monthly newsletter.
On top of this, if you have any questions about Rugby League in the region,
whether you’re looking to attend some local events, wanting to sponsor any of
our clubs or competitions, or wanting to join our ‘Friends of LondonRL Lottery’
then please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Yours in Sport,
The team at LondonRL
London Rugby League
Rugby League Office c/o Academy of Sport,
Technopark, London South Bank University,
90 London Road, London SE1 6LN
Tel: 020 7921 9397
www.londonrl.com
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Welcome to LondonRL
04
Jon Wells Testimonial – Harlequins RL v Crusaders RL
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ETFS Capital Challenge – Skolars RL v Harlequins RL
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The Home Opener – Harlequins RL v Wakefield Wildcats
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World City Challenge – Harlequins RL v Melbourne Storm
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Rugby League Varsity Match – Cambridge v Oxford
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Skolars RL Home Opener – Skolars RL v Swinton Lions
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LondonRL Double Header Weekend
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LondonRL Junior League 2010 Grand Finals Day
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ETFS City Touch Tournament
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Skolars RL Challenge Cup Luncheon
14
Carnegie Champion Schools Finals
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Friday Night Lights – Skolars RL v Oldham
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Carnegie Challenge Cup Final
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Harlequins RL Fixture List
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Skolars RL Fixture List
Saturday 16th January, 5pm kickoff
Friday 22nd January, 1.45pm kickoff
The Jon Wells Testimonial Match
Rosslyn Park FC
ETFS Capital Challenge
HAC Artillery Ground, London, EC1Y 2BO
Harlequins’ preparations for 2010 get into full swing with a match against
Engage Super League rivals, Crusaders RL. The match will also celebrate the
career of Jon Wells - one of only a handful of players to have competed in all
15 years of Super League – and proceeds will go to the Jon Wells Testimonial
Fund.
This yearly event sees London’s two professional Rugby League clubs go head to
head at the esteemed HAC Artillery Ground in the heart of the City of London.
In an exciting move, the match will be played at Rosslyn Park FC and forms a
cross-code Rugby double header, with fans able to see Rosslyn Park tackle
local rivals Richmond FC before the two Engage Super League sides clash.
Harlequins RL and Skolars RL will be expected to field strong sides including new
star signings and international players as the teams prepare for their forthcoming
seasons.
Don’t miss this unique celebration of Rugby League in London and book your
tickets in advance to support Jon. £10 adults, £5 under 16’s call 0871 527
1315 or visit www.quins.co.uk
The two clubs share a very healthy and reciprocal relationship off the field and are
pioneering a dual-registration system to allow them to mutually benefit from the
capital’s best talent. However, this will be put to one side when they take to the
pitch.
For more information on a variety of events to celebrate Jon’s testimonial year,
plus details on his chosen charity, the Melanoma Foundation, please visit
http://jw2010.blogspot.com/
The ETF Securities Capital Challenge is organised by Skolars RL, Harlequins RL
and LondonRL to offer Rugby League fans and newcomers to the sport a chance
to experience a close-up, exhilarating and competitive match in a unique setting.
Skolars RL will once again be hosting their successful Capital Challenge
Luncheon in local restaurant, the Worship, with Robbie Paul as guest speaker,
from 12 midday.
To book tickets for both events, please call the Skolars RL office on 020 8888
8488 or e-mail info@skolarsrl.com for further information. Tickets for the
Capital Challenge priced at £15.
Saturday 30th January, 3pm kickoff
Sunday 21st February, 2pm kickoff
Harlequins kick off the 2010 Engage Super League with fireworks, live music,
special guests and an action-packed match against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats!
Harlequins RL welcome the Australian champions Melbourne Storm to the Stoop
for an electrifying afternoon of world class Rugby League.
Match days at the Stoop this year will be bigger and better than ever before
with more entertainment on and off the field. Make sure you arrive early for the
prematch entertainment and then meet the players at the post match party
featuring a live band.
If you saw the thrilling Four Nations match between Australia and New Zealand
you’ll know what’s in store, with many of the world’s best players returning to
the capital to take on the cream of London. With live music and entertainment
and an array of international superstars on display this will be an afternoon to
remember.
The Twickenham Stoop
Join Harlequins for the start of the new season with mighty new signings and
hopes of Grand Final glory.
Tickets are available now from only £15 adults, £10 under 16’s.
Call 0871 527 1315 or visit www.quins.co.uk
The Twickenham Stoop
Tickets are available now for only £10 adults, £5 under 16’s.
Call 0871 527 1315 or visit www.quins.co.uk
Thursday 4th March, kickoff (tbc)
The Twickenham Stoop
Sunday 14th March, 3pm kickoff
White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre, Wood Green
LondonRL Celebration Day
2010 will see the 30th Annual Rugby League Varsity Match.
Oxford and Cambridge, two of the fiercest rivals in sport, will again do
battle at the Twickenham Stoop on Thursday 4th March, 2010. The Rugby
League Varsity Match is always a guaranteed spectacle featuring unrivalled
commitment and partisan support. This year’s match, which marks the 30th
anniversary of the competition, will be no exception.
2009 saw Cambridge end a two year losing streak with a thrilling 20-4 victory
over Oxford. Can the light blues make it two in a row against a dark blue side
desperate to reclaim the crown?
For ticket information, please contact Harlequins RL on
0871 527 1315 or visit www.quins.co.uk
The game will be preceded by a corporate luncheon at the
Stoop featuring guest appearances from a variety of RL
legends from throughout the ages. For more information on the
luncheon, please contact the SRL on 01925 494 625
For more information on the University clubs, visit their websites
at www.cuarlfc.com and www.ourlfc.com
The Skolars RL Co-operative Championship 1 Home Opener will once again
host the LondonRL Celebration Day. Last year involved a variety of familiar
LondonRL faces, including an Old Boys fixture between ex Fulham/Broncos
players and a collection of Skolars RL favourites.
This year will include a Masters competition featuring well known LondonRL
clubs, providing the Capital’s Rugby League fraternity reason to get out and
support their club.
The presentation of the Bob Evans memorial trophy, for services to LondonRL,
will be presented at half time during the Co-operative Championship 1 game
between Skolars RL and Swinton Lions.
Tickets are available now for £15 adults and £6 concessions.
Call 020 8888 8488 or e-mail info@skolarsrl.com for further information.
Saturday 12th June, from 2.30pm
The Twickenham Stoop
Saturday 17th July, kickoff tbc
venue tbc
Skolars RL v york city knights
harlequins rl v leeds rhinos
Enjoy two games of Rugby League for the price of one at the first ever
professional Rugby League double header at the Stoop. The day will also bring
together all of London and the South East’s community and amateur fixtures.
The 2009 Junior League Grand Finals day was hailed as a huge success as near
on 1000 people flooded through the gates of Staines RFC to witness a great
spectacle of junior Rugby League.
After the completion of the community fixtures at various venues in the region,
Skolars RL will kick off proceedings with their Co-operative Championship 1
fixture against York City Knights at 2.30pm, before Harlequins RL play their
Engage Super League fixture against reigning champions Leeds Rhinos at
5pm. The day promises to be an epic one for sports fans who, after the Quins
RL game, can watch England’s World Cup group game against the USA on big
screens in the bars.
With snippets of the competition shown at prime time on Sky Sports Boots ‘n’
All, many in the Rugby League fraternity recognized the great strides that the
community game has taken in London and the South and we expect 2010 to be
no different.
Tickets are available by calling 0871 527 1315 or online at www.quins.co.uk
For further information on LondonRL, and to find out more on how you or your
business might be able to help the game to develop in the area, please go to our
online contact page at www.londonrl.com/contacts.
Timings and venue are yet to be confirmed, but you can watch the competition
unfold online during 2010 at www.londonrl.com/fixtures or even better, get out
to support your local grass roots club.
London RL, Rugby League Office
c/o Academy of Sport, Technopark, London South Bank University,
90 London Road, London SE1 6LN
Tel: 020 7921 9397
Friday 6th August
HAC Artillery Garden
Thursday 26th August
venue tbc
The enormously successful ETF Securities City Touch Tournament returns for
2010, in association with Harlequins RL and Skolars RL. Teams of city workers
will swap their suits for rugby shirts and compete in a touch rugby tournament
under the guidance of professional Rugby League players.
Hosted at the magnificent HAC Royal Artillery Ground situated in the heart of
the City of London, competitors can expect an afternoon of Rugby League,
followed by an evening social to meet with their peers, network and bring
colleagues and employees together.
The 2010 ETF Securities City Touch Tournament will be held on 6th August,
and bookings will be taken in the New Year by Emily Wise at Harlequins
Rugby League. For further information or to register your interest please email
emilyw@quinsrl.co.uk or call 020 8410 6098.
Ahead of the Capital’s weekend in the Rugby League spotlight, the Carnegie
Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, the Skolars RL will be hosting the
Challenge Cup Luncheon.
The cost of the luncheon includes a ticket to the Skolars RL Friday Night Lights
game AND the Carnegie Challenge Cup Final at Wembley! It will feature a well
known Rugby face as speaker so what better way to entertain clients, or simply
unwind and chat about the game with some like-minded Rugby League fans.
Places are available for £80 each (plus VAT) or tables of 10 for £750 (plus
VAT). To book your place, or for more information call 020 8888 8488 or e-mail
info@skolarsrl.com
28/29th August
Hillingdon Athletics Stadium
Friday 27th August, 6.30pm kickoff
White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre, Wood Green
Friday Night Lights
The Carnegie Champion Schools Tournament is open to every Secondary
School in England, Wales and Scotland. It’s the world’s biggest Rugby League
knockout competition and one of the greatest success stories for the sport.
Rugby League has seen an immense growth in schools over the last few
years which will support the development of the sport in the future and this
competition has played a vital role in introducing Rugby League to an ever
increasing number of young people throughout the United Kingdom.
The tournament comes to a close over the weekend of the Carnegie Challenge
Cup Final on the 27th August at the Hillingdon Athletics Stadium where they
will battle it out to be Champion School Winners. For the Year 7 boys their
match will be played as a curtain raiser to the Carnegie Challenge Cup Final
at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 28 August and this provides a tremendous
opportunity for a group of youngsters to showcase their skills on a massive
sporting stage.
For more information on the tournament call 0844 477 7113 or visit
www.carnegiechampionschools.co.uk
Friday 22nd August at 6.30pm will see the Skolars RL 2010 regular season
conclude with the traditional precursor to the Carnegie Challenge Cup
Wembley Final, Friday Night Lights. With the 2010 Skolars taking on Oldham,
ex Skolars coach Tony Benson will be bringing his Oldham charges south to
renew acquaintances.
Friday Night Lights has become a staple with the travelling Rugby League
fans who venture south to see the game’s showpiece, the Carnegie Challenge
Cup Final. Friday Night Lights gives local Rugby League fans and the travelling
masses an opportunity to whet their appetite ahead of the big game on
Saturday 28th August.
Be part of a London RL event quickly growing in stature by calling
020 8888 8488 or e-mailing info@skolarsrl.com
It’s the oldest and most renowned Rugby
League competition. Played out in front of
90,000 fans in the majestic surroundings
of the new Wembley Stadium. It’s the
traditional RL day out and an event that
feels like no other, creating memories that
last forever.
With ticket prices frozen for a 2nd year,
this will be a must see event in 2010. Saturday 28th August, 2.30pm kickoff
Wembley Stadium
The Carnegie Challenge Cup stirs
emotions like no other event. Joy.
Pride. Passion. Sorrow. Pain. Regret.
Make this year’s Final one you’ll
never forget. See it live.
Have you booked your place?
tickets: 0844 856 1113
www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk
30/01
Wakefield
15:00
H
31/01
Dewsbury Rams
15:00
A
07/02
Warrington
14/02
Catalans
15:00
A
07/02
Hunslet Hawks
14:00
H
14:00
H
21/02
Melbourne
14:00
H
14/02
Halifax R.L.F.C
15:00
H
26/02
Hull FC
20:00
A
21/02
York City Knights
15:00
A
05/03
Leeds
20:00
A
28/02
York City Knights
15:00
A
14/03
Salford
14:00
H
14/03
Swinton Lions
15:00
H
20/03
Huddersfield
17:45
H
21/03
Gateshead Thunder
15:00
A
26/03
Bradford
20:00
A
28/03
Neath South Wales RLFC
15:00
A
02/04
Crusaders RL
tbc
A
02/04
Blackpool Panthers
15:00
H
05/04
Hull KR
14:00
H
05/04
Doncaster RLFC
15:00
A
10/04
Saints
18:00
H
23/04
Wigan
20:00
A
11/04
Rochdale Hornets
15:00
A
01/05
Hull FC
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Murrayfield
25/04
Hunslet Hawks
14:00
H
16/05
Castleford
14:00
H
09/05
Workington Town
14:00
H
23/05
Wakefield
15:30
A
16/05
Oldham
15:00
A
06/06
Crusaders RL
14:00
H
23/05
South Wales RLFC
15:00
H
12/06
Leeds
17:00
H
30/05
Swinton Lions
15:00
A
20/06
Hull KR
15:00
A
12/06
York City Knights
14:30
H
26/06
Wigan
15:00
H
27/06
Hunslet Hawks
15:00
A
02/07
Salford
20:00
A
09/07
Bradford
20:00
H
04/07
Rochdale Hornets
15:00
H
16/07
Saints
20:00
A
11/07
Workington Town
15:00
A
25/07
Huddersfield
15:00
A
25/07
Doncaster RLFC
15:00
H
31/07
Hull FC
15:00
H
31/07
Blackpool Panthers
14:00
A
14/08
Catalans
tbc
A
15/08
Gateshead Thunder
14:00
H
22/08
Castleford
15:30
A
27/08
Oldham
18:30
H
04/09
Warrington
15:00
H
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