Both rugby codes (Union and League) are played professionally in London. The south west of the capital is where most of the action takes place. Rugby Union takes place between September and May, while the Rugby League season runs from February to October.
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 also 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
Tel: +44 (0)1932 783 034
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
Tel: +44 (0)20 8993 8298
Website: www.wasps.co.uk
Nearest Tube station: Ealing Common
The London Wasps play home matches in Adam's Park in High Wycombe.
NEC Harlequins
Twickenham Stoop Stadium, Langhorn Drive, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2
Tel: +44 (0)20 8410 6000
Website: www.quins.co.uk
Nearest railway station: Twickenham
Saracens
Vicarage Road Stadium, Watford, Herts, WD18
Tel: +44 (0)1923 475222
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
Tel: +44 (0)20 8410 6000
Website: www.quins.co.uk/NewsRLHub.ink
Nearest railway station: Twickenham
Find out more about rugby league at the Rugby Football League website.




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