London Welsh Women are a grassroots rugby team based in Kew. We’re a friendly, social squad made up of beginners, returners, students, locals, Welsh exiles and women who simply fancied trying something new.

If you’ve never played rugby before, you’re in exactly the right place. Many of our team started as complete beginners.

Our players range from 16 year olds to to complete beginners in their 30s.

Getting back to rugby after a long summer off. Join our pre-season to start up on skills and fitness.

Pre-season kicks off 5th August, running every Wednesday at 7:30 PM.

👉 Where you’ll find us:

5th August – 16th September: Pools in the Park, Richmond

📍 Map here

From 23rd September: London Welsh RFC, 187 Kew Road

📍Map here

Bring along:✔ Trainers or Mouldies ✔ Mouthguard✔ Training kit ✔ Water bottle

Led by an RFU Level 3 qualified coach, sessions are friendly, focused, and tailored to all abilities.

Matches usually kick off at 2pm. Home matches are played on the main pitch at London Welsh RFC.

Follow our season on the RFU site.

On the Pitch

• Wednesday training at 7.30pm   Friendly, structured sessions designed for all levels, especially beginners.

• Matches on Sunday afternoons   Competitive but fun league fixtures, mostly in and around SW London.

• Head Coach and Assistant Coach Experienced coaching focused on confidence, safety and enjoyment.

• Grassroots Standard A relaxed standard of grassroots rugby without the pressure of performance pathways.

• Match‑day physio   Support for injury prevention and recovery on matchdays

  
  

Off the Pitch

• Regular socials   Post‑training drinks, team dinners, club nights and the occasional weekend tour.

• Members’ bar   A proper rugby clubhouse atmosphere — relaxed, friendly and full of character.

• Access to watch the London Welsh 1st XV   Come down on a Saturdayand watch National Level rugby at Old Deer Park, as part of your membership, and be part of the wider club atmosphere.

• Access to Wales international tickets   One of the perks of being part of London Welsh RFC.

• Career & London settling support   A network of players who help each other find jobs, housing and community.

• A brilliant clubhouse   Old Deer Park is full of history, rugby memorabilia and good people.

• The most picturesque ground in London   Rugby under the famous Kew Gardens pagoda, you won’t find another backdrop like it.

Facilities

• Two full‑size rugby pitches   Plenty of space for training and match‑day.

• Spacious changing rooms and hot showers

• Old Deer Park Clubhouse   Bar, function rooms and a proper rugby welcome.

• Barch — onsite S&C gym   Strength and conditioning facilities (separate membership required).

• Affiliated sports clubs   Richmond Cricket Club, Richmond Lawn Tennis Club, Richmond Royal Archery Club, a whole sporting community on your doorstep.

Online

• Follow us on Instagram @londonwelshwrfc

• Follow us on Facebook @lwwrfc

• DM us and we'll get you added to our Whatsapp

•  Contact Us via the Webpage

• 👋 Drop by Training: Wednesdays, 7:30-9pm at London Welsh RFC

Address

London Welsh Rugby Football Club

187 Kew Road

Richmond

TW9 2AZ

Accessible from many West London areas

Easy commute from Brentford, South Ealing, Acton, Kew, Mortlake, Sheen, Ham, Kingston, and St Margaret’s

By Train

Richmond Station - 10 minute walk

Kew Gardens Station - 15 minute walk

By Bus

65 bus stops directly outside the club on Kew Road

Other routes stop at Richmond Station

By Car

Free parking available at the club for members

Enter via Kew Road entrance

Cycling

Bike racks available at the club

Lime Bikes and other hire bikes frequently available nearby