Rugby Venues in London

Rugby Union in London

London is the home of Rugby Union, with the vast majority of England matches played at Twickenham, which also hosts all domestic cup finals. England won the World Championship in 2003, and annually play at home against most major international teams.

Tickets for major matches can be hard to come by, especially given the recent surge in the popularity of the game. Find out more about Rugby Union and ticketing at Twickenham at the Rugby Football Union (RFU) website.

The World Rugby Museum in London

You can visit the World Rugby Museum and join a tour of the Twickenham stadium. Exhibits include lots of unique memorabilia.

London Rugby Teams

London boasts a healthy number of domestic teams that have recently been very successful, winning both domestic and European competitions.

London Irish

The Avenue, Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16
Website: www.london-irish.com
Nearest railway station: Sunbury
All London Irish home matches take place at the Madejski Stadium in Reading.

London Wasps

Twyford Avenue Sports Ground, Acton, London, W3
Website: www.wasps.co.uk
Nearest Tube station: Ealing Common
The London Wasps play home matches in Adam's Park in High Wycombe.

Harlequins

Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Langhorn Drive, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2
Website: www.quins.co.uk
Nearest railway station: Twickenham

Saracens

Vicarage Road Stadium, Watford, Herts, WD18
Website: www.saracens.com
Nearest railway station: Watford Junction

Rugby League in London

Despite being a northern British game, Rugby League also has followers in London. The capital has one major team, Harlequins RL, which plays in the Super League.

Harlequins RL

Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Langhorn Drive, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2
Website: www.league.quins.co.uk
Nearest railway station: Twickenham

Find out more about rugby league at the Rugby Football League website.