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UEL Rugby In Safe Hands With Sid Young

Coming off the back of arguably their most successful season in University history, the UEL men’s rugby team were looking to defend their title...

From Hackney To Milan: Tao Geoghegan-Hart Wins The 2020 Giro D’Italia

Heading into stage three of the Giro d’Italia 2020 all focus was on Geraint Thomas. The 2018 Tour De France winner and undisputed leader...

And Still….. Khabib Nurmagomedov Goes Out On Top

Coming into the fight question marks were raised about Khabib’s mental and physical state in the wake of the tragic passing of his father,...

Five Talking Points Ahead Of International Rugby’s Return

It almost feels cheap at this stage to bring up the Covid-19 pandemic in relation to how it may affect professional sport as nations...

Business As Usual For East London Rugby Club, Well Not Quite……

As the uncertainty of Covid-19 continues to leave sports around the world in a state of limbo, amateur rugby in the UK is no...

Rams Power Through Old Elthamians

Old Elthamians struggled to get a foothold in the game as they sank to a 31-15 loss to the Rams at College Meadow on...

East London On The Up

With the cold winds and rain of January now in the past, East London Rugby Club are looking to leave behind a tough start...

‘The Club Feels Like Family’ – Deborah Bird

With East London Rugby Club’s season in full swing, it is not only on-field where the club has been making major strides. Treasurer Deborah Bird...

Late Resurgence Gives East London Win Over Rivals

In what was a back and forth battle between two sides who never looked like backing down it was East London who ran out...

Gooby Confident On Top Four Finish

As the end of the 2019 is just around the corner, Rising East caught up with East London Rugby Head Coach, Eddie Gooby to...

Old Elthamians Show Resilience To Secure Hard Earned Draw

Old Elthamians showed real grit as they fought back on both sides of the half-time whistle to earn a 17-17 draw against Bishop’s Stortford. Tries...

Argentina Triumph In Inaugural RugbyX Competition

The O2 arena played host to Rugby’s first ever professional 5-a-side tournament on Tuesday as Argentina were crowned champions of Rugby X, beating Ireland...

East London Hold Firm In Dogged Display

On a wet and blustery Saturday afternoon in West Ham, East London Rugby Club played host to Old Cooperians. Looking to replicate the England...

Controversy in Tight Victory

East London RFC have been one of the in-form sides in the London and South East division 3 this season, and continued their strong...

Form Continues For East London RFC

Playing a brand of open running rugby, the home side scored 10 tries in a display that left head coach Eddie Gooby satisfied: “It’s...