Entries by Zahael

Blisters, Bonus Points & a Belter!

Only 2 hours before beers were being drunk and a very out of tune rendition of Gerry Cinnamon’s ‘Belter’ poured out of changing room 6, there was a huge task ahead of the men in red at Fortress Hurlingham. On a slightly warmer Saturday, 2 weeks after a 1-point loss to Old Priorians, Hammers were […]

Two clubs, both alike in league…

Two clubs, both alike in league, In fair West London, where we play our scene, From an ancient Hammers home win break to new mutiny, Where OPs big hits made quick Hammers hands unclean. From forth the line speed of these two foes A pair of star-cross’d centres take their tries; Those misadventured lineout overthrows […]

Hammers 4s give Wasps a sting!

The date is 14th January and the mighty 4’s took a trip west to face a fierce (and ageing?) Wasps side who had a lot more to offer than anticipated. Hopes in the team were high following on from last weekends win over a strong Belsize Park team. We were lucky to find out that […]

A Glorified Game of Stuck in the Mud

Hammersmith & Fulham made the trip up to Watford this weekend to what can only be described as a fierce London derby against Fullerians. The home side have proven themselves as strong opponents this season with notable victories against Old Priorians and Belsize Park. With this in mind, the boys from West London prepared themselves […]

Hammers 3s inspired in local Derby

The heavens opened on southwest London to leave Hurligham Parks looking more like a swamp than a rugby pitch, but this wouldn’t deter the men of Hammersmith. The return fixture against Chiswick 2s awaited what on paper would be a strong Hammers 3s. With the ref’s chat about cold IPAs and the apparent healthy Christmas […]

Hammers 1XV Victorious After Extended Break

As the old saying goes, good things come to those who wait. Which is true of both the game against Old Haberdashers and this match report. After over a month without rugby, Hammers 1XV returned after the Christmas break with a hotly anticipated match against Old Haberdashers. Though the conditions were dire, the excitement around […]