This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The club premises are situated at 16 St James's Square, London … He was taken to the custody centre in Windmill Lane where he remained handcuffed until a door was opened for him to be searched with a metal detector. NATIONAL RUGBY AWARD WOMEN'S RUGBY TEAM OF THE YEAR 2016!!!!! Look here for current news, match reports and social events. Contact. Bill Wallis became president in 1971 and the club revival continued such that by the end of 1973 was fielding five sides. Buffalo Sports Club © 2016 | Powered by TRE Business Systems. The unheated barn of a changing facility had two dripping showers. The 2002/03 season saw three significant milestones reached, the Club celebrated its Golden Jubilee season, 2003 was the 30th year as the renamed East London Rugby Club and we had our 20th season playing out of the clubhouse at the Memorial Grounds. All the hard work was rewarded with both the 1st XV and the Colts reaching their respective Essex Cup Finals only to be disappointed by coming runners up in both. On the pitch the 1st XV achieved promotion by finishing runners-up in the South East Counties Division Two South to the newly formed, and less longwinded, Essex 1st division. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Login. For all your East London RFC needs. As a result only two teams could be fielded for the next season although the first of the university returnees arrived in the form of Norman Evans who was to become Chairman in 1970/71. With the change of identity and recruitment from a wider field, the first steps were made to move from the old facilities at Langdon and Wanstead flats and to find a ground and clubhouse for the club. An international XV (with stars such as Les Cusworth, Peter Wheeler and Paul Dodge) was assembled to play the 1st XV and a large crowd enjoyed the dawn of a new era. Album. East London seemed to find themselves in an annual catch-22 situation, either ‘too good or not good enough’ for the division they were in. Please send us a direct message if you are interested or would like any more information. East London Vixens vs Lakenham Jan 2020. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. East London now led the field in modern facilities. Training & Facilities. During the 1965/66 season the new Old Esthameians Memorial Clubhouse on the Langdon School site was completed and the club finally got a home of its own, although the soccer section also took light refreshment there. This season also saw the first glimmer of success on the seven’s rugby field by reaching the semi-finals of the S.T.C tournament. Sponsors. The rugby team are real ambassadors for UEL and always support other clubs when they do not have a match. Pierce Brosnan has been farming their coconuts during lockdown in Hawaii, Kim Kardashian sobs during emotional chat amid Kanye 'divorce' plans, Kathryn Thomas claims she saw 'crazy situation' with couple not wearing masks, Bradley Walsh in tears on This Morning over families torn apart by Covid, Ireland out of Euro 2020 playoffs after penalty shoot out loss to Slovakia, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Squad. UEL men’s rugby club is a competitive, sociable team that train and compete weekly in the BUCS league. Powered By. Their superb league form meant they only lost out on promotion away in a play-off game vs. Stowmarket. Club sponsors Norman Evans and Jack Topping Jan 2020. Club house. ELRFC on Facebook ELRFC on Twitter ELRFC Instagram Club App. Tony Kennet meanwhile was leading an inspired team towards the goal of a new ground and for season 1982 the club finally moved into the historic Memorial Ground by Wet Ham Station newly celebrated as the ‘Home of East London Rugby’. Snow Rugby 2020. Pitchero provides everything you need to run your sports club online. 1996 saw East London bring home the President’s Shield under the captaincy of Adam Williams. Stats. Unfortunately, there were no changing rooms so the players changed at Langdon School before driving to Wanstead. The club spirit began to be revived. Impetus on the playing side was bringing improved results and by the start of the club’s Silver Jubilee 1977/78 campaign a blend of experience and youth, from the successful colts team of 2 years previously, began to provide the most successful season for the club to date. Please email eastlondonsport@uel.ac.uk to find out about your sport. 1956 saw the club grow to 3 teams and the first end of season Easter Tour visited Wimborne in Dorset. The Buffalo Club is making a concerted effort to update our Records. Copyright ©2020 University of East London. The latest updates from the East London Vixens, including fixtures/results, match reports, news and league table. Pitchero provides everything … ELRFC on Facebook ELRFC on Twitter ELRFC Instagram Club App. In 1972 the old grammar school became a comprehensive and after some deliberation the decision was taken to change club’s name to East London Rugby Club, which was confirmed at the AGM of 1973. Find Rugby Clubs near London on Yell. East London Vixens. Rank 232. 3. Album. Members can use the facilities of overseas reciprocal clubs with a card or letter of introduction issued by the East India Club. 369 likes. A New Zealand flag for Kiwi-born Sgt Ratana was also seen. The second team was formed on a regular basis in 1952, and a coach was hired on a regular basis to transport players to and from Debden, which helped foster club spirit and morale. News. In the 2017-18 season the team finished 2nd in their league and made it to the cup final where they had the opportunity to complete at Allianz Park. The fourth team was successfully introduced in 1963 but relations became strained at the Golden Fleece and the club was requested to vacate at the end of the season – a clubhouse was badly needed. The club has reciprocal arrangements with more than 100 clubs throughout the world.