About London Nigerian Rugby Football Club
London Nigerian Rugby Football Club compete in London 2 North West. Like our pages for news of results, match reports and social events.
London Nigerian Rugby Football Club Description
London Nigerian Rugby Football Club was formed by a group of Nigerians living in London in 1991. The club started competing in league rugby in 1992 and was a true phenomenon, securing eight league promotions in its first 10 years, claiming many big scalps along the way.
The second half of its story has been more challenging, but nevertheless the club and its alumni – which includes players from a diverse list of countries including Japan and New Zealand, as well as the British Isles – has big plans to get back to the glory days.
Over the past two decades, the club has played some dazzling rugby, entertained its fans and occasionally had to fight for its survival. But ultimately it has become a home away from home for many sport-loving Nigerians in the diaspora.
The Club’s identity is of never failing to play hard, fast and attacking rugby with complete commitment, fiery passion and an insatiable desire to win.
The club has also organised rugby clinics in Nigeria for players and coaches; the most recent being in 2009 when then head coach Roger Coombs, a former handler of the England U-23 side, organized clinics in Lagos, Warri and Port Harcourt.
The Club is immensely proud of its unique heritage, impressive past achievements and special identity.
Reviews
London Nigerian 34 - 13 Hemel Hempstead. Tries from Esberger, Macdonald, J Cox x2, Roberts
If you’re an undergraduate/recent graduate in London make sure you register to come down to our careers event this Thursday at Numis Securities!
Belsize Park 22 - 26 London Nigerian (BP win). Tries from O'Connell, James, Penalty Try and Froud. #FlyEaglesFly #4from4
London Nigerian 41 - 31 Hackney (BP win). Tries from Macdonald, O. Cox, Baker, Froud, J. Cox, Cotter, Mbu
Chiswick 18 - 22 London Nigerian (BP win). Tries Baker, O'Connell x2, Clayton
Order your Playa Tees before this Sunday via the link on our website!
LNRFC have an area reserved at The Avalon for the first Lions test this Saturday. Come down for some off season pints and social.
Get our fixtures on your phone and don't miss a match! Initial fixture list available via our website now but remember, not fully confirmed until published on EnglandRugby.com. Cup weekends TBC
Last weekend was our Annual Dinner where we celebrated a season that saw us retain our position in London NW2 after back-to-back promotions. Check out who won at this year's awards on our website...
Playa Jack Newton beating ex Scotland lock Jim Hamilton in a scull off!
A great game today against the Honourable Artillery Company leaves us with plenty to do to secure our place in London 2 NW next season. Come down to Heston next weekend to see us face Tabard.
New Years' resolution to get on the pitch? 2017 bringing you to London? We have social fixtures in our 2nd XV coming up in the next few weeks. Get in touch to find out more!
Merry Christmas to all the Playas (past and present), family and friends of LNRFC. Hope you all enjoy the day. See you pitch side in 2017!
Great bonus point win against Hammersmith & Fulham yesterday, 27-15. Tries from Chalke, Baker, Hawkings and Morgan and up into the top half of the table. #FlyEaglesFly #BringonJanuary