Rugby union and Leauge question.?

Question

I live in the Us, over the last couple years while traveling to the UK I've really enjoyed catching rugby unions games. What leauge teams are around london or with a hour train of London? I'd love to catch a league game. Thanks

Melissa

Answer 1

In the Super League, there is only one team in London:  Harlequins RL.  (10 teams are in Northern England, 1 team is in France).

The Harlequins play at Twickenham Stoop Stadium, as does the Harlequins Rugby Union club, which is very near Twickenham Stadium which is the home of England rugby.

They were previously known as the London Crusaders, but then were bought by the Brisbane Broncos and renamed the London Broncos.  Recently, the club became partners with the Harlequins Football Club (Rugby Union) and changed their name again.  

There is also the London Skolars (New River Stadium, Wood Green, Harringey).  The play in the National League 2, and are the only London team in either National League (another team is Welsh, all the rest are northern).

Answer 2

Rugby League started in the North of England over a hundred years ago as a break away "Northern League". So u would have to travel up towards Wigan or Hull etc... I dont think the London Broncos r still there ? Australia are Invincible at League though !

Answer 3

London Harelquins play at The Stoop (which I believe is near twickenham).  They are the only Super League club near London.  There are a number of National League clubs around London namely London Skolars and Hemel Hempstead.  Google the team name to find out where their ground is located

Answer 4

London, Broncos and a franchise of the Brisbane, Broncos.