The club is a member of both the Rugby Football Union and the Scottish Rugby Union. We are in a great position and if … December 31, 2020. Hmmm. Edinburgh 57 London Scottish 21. © 2016-2020 The Offside Line | Kept onside by webporty. £42 . Mortar Platoon. London Scottish Chairman Malcolm Offord added: “Like Paul, I will always cherish memories of playing at the Athletic Ground and forging friendships with team mates and Richmond rivals alike. Richmond Rugby can today confirm that season 2020/21 will be London Scottish’s final season at the Richmond Athletic Ground. The Championship rugby outfit have indicated to IPW that the club’s owners can fund and develop a new 15,000-capacity stadium on the site and have been working with external advisers to develop the proposals. One of those options is a new stadium for Rangers with a capacity of up to 30,000. London Scottish have been based at the Athletic Ground since 1897. But we have an exciting future ahead of us with partners keen to invest in and support our plans once we move, and the whole club will benefit.”, Richmond Rugby Chairman Nick Preston said: “It’s an emotional moment for both clubs but, like London Scottish, we increasingly feel the Athletic Ground cannot support two competing and ambitious clubs, and this is the right decision for both of us. London Scottish’s 1st XV will temporarily play at the home of Esher RFC for 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons, while a venue for the rest of the club is expected to be announced in the near future, while negotiations for a new permanent home continue. On the playing front, London Scottish announced yesterday that former Glasgow Hawks, Glasgow Warriors and Scotland 7s utility-back. Charity owned London Scottish House was built in 1988 as the home of the London Scottish Regiment, LSH at 95 Horseferry Road, SW1 has transformed into the centre of Scottish culture in London. QPR argue they must leave Loftus Road, which has a capacity of just under 18,500, and that a move to the Linford Christie Stadium site represents the club’s final chance to remain in the borough. HighGround Charity | 487 followers on LinkedIn. The wood-panelled clubhouse is one of the few in Britain that remains from the Victorian era, and is a wonderful setting for your after-match refreshments. “We will be presenting those plans, our Vision 150, to members, shareholders, sponsors and supporters later this month, along with the three-to-five-year pathway for achieving all our objectives. New training ground might not mean new status for QPR academy - but does it matter? That means sharing investment & running costs & increasing utilisation of the eating/refreshment facilities for both sports + entertainment concerts during the summer months. 6d. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); …………..especially as we dont have two pennies to rub together – apparently. Sir David Reid, chairman of London Scottish, said: “We are working with Richmond RFC on development of the Athletic Ground. VIRGINIA STREET VIRGINIA COURT, GLASGOW , G1 1TS. Former Stirling man Dan Tomanek lights up the Ekstraliga before mid-season break, Duhan van der Merwe delights in dream debut, Blair Cowan poised to end four years of Test exile. Ideal. “We have been looking for some time at the long-term future for our club, which will be 150 years old in 2028,” said London Scottish President Paul Burnell, who played 52 games for Scotland at tight-head prop between 1989 and 1999, and who was a member of the 1990 Grand Slam team. Hammersmith & Fulham Council are considering options for a possible redevelopment of the site in East Acton. When visiting our website just "add to home screen" on iPhone, iPad or Android. S . Subscription 2/6d. LONDON Broncos will move into AFC Wimbledon's Plough Lane home. “The two clubs [London Scottish and Richmond] this week agreed an amicable parting of the ways after four years of negotiations over their future together,” said a statement issued by the club this afternoon. London Scottish Golf Club, set in beautiful heath and woodland by the windmill on Wimbledon Common, is an out of the ordinary 18-hole golf club. QPR striker Dykes tipped to get the better of Maguire. 8-11 Years. But it has emerged that London Scottish, currently based in Richmond, also want the site for a new stadium – and have already taken steps to show their interest is very serious. Scottish Rugby and London Scottish have today released details of a new partnership to support the development of a joint performance programme. Merry Christmas from The Pipes & Drums of The London Scottish. LICENSED CLUB. This means that Rosyth and the Council will have to find a new location for a ground, as well as having success in pushing the developers for cash, if a new ground is to be forthcoming. The London Scots have shared the ground with Richmond for more than 125 years but Richmond now own all the family silver. The future building will be a modern business, social and networking hub as well as offering a full cultural programme of activities catering to a … Following extensive and positive collaboration between the two clubs over the last few months, London Scottish have made the decision to play one final season at the Athletic Ground before embarking on a move to a new independent home venue for the 2021/22 season and … A rival bid from rugby union club London Scottish threatens to scupper QPR’s hopes of a move to the site of the Linford Christie Stadium. Scottish Rugby has entered a new partnership through which the governing body will supply players and coaches to London Scottish. UNDER THE NEW STAND Programme (For all RICHMOND and LONDON SCOTTISH MATCHES). Could this be the first big step towards them becoming the third “franchise”, so to speak? AN ex-F1 driver and his socialite daughter have been charged over an alleged Covid rule breach after fleeing London for a Scottish island. 2:31. Rural Weeks and Horticultural Therapy - so much going on..! #13801 By Stevie J - Sat Jul 04, 2020 7:50 am - Sat Jul 04, 2020 7:50 am #13801 Memberships are now on sale plus keep up to date with all the news and events. And the League One side is open to them coming into the 9,300-seater stadium. I played most of my adult rugby there and, like my team mates and those who played before me and since, I formed precious, lifelong friendships with Richmond as well as London Scottish players. The COVID-19 pandemic, RFU funding cuts, loss of sponsorship and inability to play Championship rugby has created a very uncertain landscape for London Scottish. 18/02/2021. The official website of London Irish. ADMISSION TO GROUND and Seat in Grand Stand, £3 2s. GARY HEATLY @ Murrayfield. Price (INC VAT) £35 for 3 or more sessions BOOK NOW. Address: Army Reserve Centre, 76D Rochester Row, Victoria, SW1P 1JU Contact: 020 7801 2543. London Scottish vs Nottingham The Championship 7:45pm Friday 16th October Richmond Athletic Ground (Att: 1,200) RFU Championship and National League 1 Below is a list of rugby union stadiums ordered by capacity from the RFU Championship and National League 1, which are … Providing high quality, independent and up-to-date coverage of all aspects of Scottish rugby. For many Scotland-based fans who have made the bi-annual pilgrimage to Twickenham for the Calcutta Cup match, the Athletic Ground holds a special significance as a meeting place before and after the big game. It’s a win-win situation all round………..Stop faffing around & go for it! The club shares the Athletic Ground with Richmond. It will represent the end of an era for more than just those directly connected with the club. per annum. D Company (London Irish Rifles) Each year the clubs stand together at the war memorial we built together, to remember the hundreds of our two clubs’ former players who gave their lives.”. QPR face rival bid from London Scottish for Linford Christie Stadium site, QPR discussing move to site of Linford Christie Stadium, QPR confirm discussions over Linford Christie Stadium move, QPR stepping up pursuit of Linford Christie Stadium site, New QPR stadium could generate £60m a year for local area, report finds, Council point finger at QPR's owners over stadium campaign, Council and Fernandes again clash over QPR stadium, Council publish Linford Christie Stadium consultation, QPR formally call for 30,000-capacity ground at Linford Christie Stadium. The heart of LSH is the Victorian Drill Hall, a vast, unique and special space steeped in history and martial tradition. Our dedicated team of journalists, photographers and business minds bring their talents and enthusiasm to our unrivalled coverage of the game. They have also prepared indicative site layouts and put forward initial proposals to build a stadium and new community facilities. ... Chris1963 to make an appearance there soon as a splendid view can be had from outside and it's handy for the train from London. 17/02/2021. An exciting opportunity exists within the mall to capture the . Address: A (London Scottish) Company, Hudson House, Bromley Road, Bellingham, SE6 2RH Contact: 020 7801 2543. Founded in 1878, London Scottish Rugby Club compete in the RFU Championship. Support our coverage  of all levels of Scottish rugby. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); One of those options is a new stadium for Rangers with a capacity of up to 30,000. London Scottish February Half Term Rugby Camp - Minis (U9-U11s) The Athletic Ground, Kew Foot Road, Richmond TW9 2SS. But we are going to celebrate one final season together, and matches between us at all levels from 1st XV to minis will always be very special.”, Cameron Henderson not content to make up the numbers at Leicester Tigers. LONDON AND SCOTTISH INVESTMENTS. The newest Stadium is the Brentford Community Stadium the new home of London Irish. - Photograhy Partners including Wycombe Wanderers Football Club, London Scottish Football Club, London Broncos, Fleetwood Town and Bedfordshire Football Association. Sign up to receive free weekly updates to your inbox. UNIT. Losses for President Donald Trump's golf property in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, continue to mount, and a mandatory filing from the company that oversees the … Age Group. Your email address will not be published. A Club Room has been opened for the use of Shareholders, Season Ticket Holders and Members of Tenant Clubs. London Scottish Football Club is a rugby union club in England. John Crichton-Stuart, 62, and his daughter, Lola, 21, allegedly went up to their family home on the Isle of Bute after the capital went into Tier 4. “By then we will be well settled in a new permanent home where we can maximise the revenue required to deliver on our exciting plans. Welcome to London Scottish House known informally as LSH. London Scottish Rugby Football Club, Richmond Athletic Ground, ... From cheap budget hotels to luxury 5 star hotels see our discounts for London Scottish Rugby Football Club hotels, including DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London - ExCel from 62% off. Invest in our game – you can make a difference by keeping Scottish rugby at all levels in the news. A 20-year industry vet, Akhauri joins from … Required fields are marked *. You can also buy your London Scottish kit. Hamish Watson voices faith in Edinburgh’s chances of challenging for trophies, Ireland v Scotland: Duncan Taylor demonstrates the power of positive thinking, The Polish Finn Russell? Your email address will not be published. The ground-share is scheduled to last until the end of the 2020–21 season, after which Scottish will share Molesey Road in Hersham with Esher for at least two seasons. London-based VFX powerhouse Framestore has appointed Akhauri P. Sinha as the head of its new Mumbai studio. Never miss a kick. More income for all. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 10:00AM - 4:00PM. What about a ground share? LONDON SCOTTISH have announced that it will move away from the home it has shared with Richmond FC since 1894 at the end of the coming season, having decided that the club needs to find a permanent base to call its own in order to reach full potential. Media Accreditation For all media enquiries and match day press accreditation, please contact the office on 020 3397 9551 you can make a difference by keeping Scottish rugby at all levels in the news. ADMISSION TO CAR PARK £1 : O ADMISSION TO GROUND £2 : O : O. EDINBURGH new boys Nick Haining, Ewan Ashman and Nic Groom were among the scorers as the capital side ran in nine tries to see off London Scottish in their first pre-season fixture at BT Murrayfield on Saturday. GROUND AND BASEMENT . “We have identified a number of sites for a new permanent home in South West London, where we can develop all our activities, from minis and juniors and girls’ rugby, through to touch and amateur rugby and of course sustain our professional 1st XV at the highest achievable level. ... Pizza, Mulberry, Marks and Spencer, TK Maxx and the new Emporio Armani flagship store all within a one minute walk. Last time I was in London and visited the Club I have to say the changing rooms looked very much like the did in the 70’s when I played there so perhaps it is the correct move but it is still yet another stomping ground that will be gone, well it will still be there but it will not be the same looking up above the bar and not seeing the LS photographs and the memories that they bring.