Our ethos

• How We Work

  The club itself is operated by an extremely well organised and enterprising committee, that run many social events through the year. We look forward to this season’s opening event, ‘Ladies Day’ on Saturday, September 10 th , when we play our first 1 st XV league match of the season. The programme on that day also includes two other games of rugby (2 nd XV and Veterans games), live music, attractions for families and children, and a hog roast and barbeque. Whilst the lifeblood of the club and many players starting out on their adult rugby journey, is from leavers from UCS (University College School), we welcome players from all backgrounds. Over the last 10 years we have had mixture of players from all over the world play for us (including a few ex- professionals and two ex-All- Black captains who played socially for the club!). The current demographic sees the club made up of UCS alumni, local professionals working in London, students attending London universities and colleges, and friends and acquaintances of current members. The bar provides a social hub for the club and the clubhouse screens International and Club rugby live through the year. In addition, many club members live in the local area and meet up regularly at the many pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants that make up West Hampstead’s lively social scene. The Club is supported by a host of local sponsors who offer services to members that range from property investment, financial and mortgage advice, car sales and legal services.

• Our Vision

  We champion Rugby Union, it is at the heart of everything we do and we are serious about playing the game to the highest level we can. But, what we are also proud of is the scope and the reach of the rugby club network and the value that that provides to club members and to their families and friends. The rugby club is part of the wider UCS community and we see ourselves as the beating heart of the West Hampstead and Hampstead area. Through the interconnectedness of the community that includes the School (UCS), its pupils and their parents, the many adult sports sections which play at Ranulf Road (soccer, cricket, rugby, tennis) and the collection of residents and businesses, we have the ability to help our members get on in life. Whether that is in finding a home, looking for a job, seeking business or investment opportunities, or just wanting to make new friends.