London League (rugby league)
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The London, South and East Merit League is a rugby league
competition founded in 1965. It is also known as the London League (LL), London & South East Merit League, London Amateur Rugby League (LARL) and London Merit League (LML).
It is now one of four feeder leagues for the Rugby League Conference
(RLC). There is also a London Junior League
for youth teams.
.
By 1981, there were enough teams competing to form a Second division and a Third division ran between 1984 and 1988. The league was rebranded the London Amateur Rugby League in 1986 when outpost clubs Aberavon, Hemel Hempstead, Milton Keynes and Surrey Heath (previously Wokingham) had switched to the Midlands & South West League. In 1995-96 there were two regionalised Second divisions due to the Eastern Counties League being absorbed into the London League and an influx of teams from South West England.
The Southern Conference League, founded in 1997, was the fore-runner of the Rugby League Conference
. It included some of the top teams in the London Amateur Rugby League. As the best of the London League was gradually included into the Conference, the rest reformed as a summer merit league for new clubs, police / prison sides and second and third teams.
The Gordon Anderton Memorial Trophy knock-out competition was established in 1997 and ran for two seasons. It was named after Gordon who ran the London League from 1965 to just before his death in the mid 90s.
Throughout most of its history the league ran throughout the traditional winter season, with a switch to a summer league in 2000 following the lead of the Super League
which made the switch in 1996. The last winter London League season in 98/99 finished with only four teams still playing. The first London summer merit league started with eight teams.
From 2000 the London League Champions were determined via a play-off series culminating in a Grand Final. In 2011 the league was renamed London, South and East Merit League with teams joining from the East of England
.
The London League is the lowest level on the Rugby League Conference pyramid for clubs in the South of England.
(RLC) came from the London League and the league has continued to provide teams such as North London Skolars
, Ipswich Rhinos
, Cambridge Eagles
, St Albans Centurions
, South London Storm and Kingston Warriors.
Since adopting its current format the London League has provided fifteen teams to the RLC:-
NB: These are the years these clubs joined the RLC.
From 2000 the London League Champions were determined via a play-off series culminating in a Grand Final.
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
competition founded in 1965. It is also known as the London League (LL), London & South East Merit League, London Amateur Rugby League (LARL) and London Merit League (LML).
It is now one of four feeder leagues for the Rugby League Conference
Rugby League Conference
The Rugby League Conference , was a series of regionally based divisions of amateur rugby league teams spread throughout England, Scotland and Wales.The RLC was founded as the 10-team Southern Conference League in 1997, with teams from the southern midlands and the...
(RLC). There is also a London Junior League
London Junior League
The London Junior League is a rugby league competition for clubs in London and the South East of England.The season runs from February through to September. It is competed for at under-16, under-14, under-13 and under-12 level. There is also a Rugby League Conference Academy league for the under-18...
for youth teams.
Structure
The merit system, which gives its unofficial name to the league as the London Merit League, came about as a way to accommodate the needs of as many of clubs as possible. The “merit table” system gives teams, freedom to arrange as many or few games amongst the other league participants as they wish. The results of fixtures worked out between the teams are compiled into a league table based on average scores. The top six teams then go through to a play-off system to determine the champion club. The London League participants also have the opportunity to arrange games with clubs participating in the RL Merit League or Midlands Rugby LeagueMidlands Rugby League
The 3vSport.com Midlands Rugby League is a summer rugby league tournament in the Midlands region of England. It is a feeder league to the Rugby League Conference and a successor league to the Midlands Merit League...
.
History
A four-team Southern Amateur Rugby League existed in 1949-50; teams taking part were Brixton, Mitcham, Slough and Southampton. The current league, then titled Southern Amateur Rugby League was founded in 1965.By 1981, there were enough teams competing to form a Second division and a Third division ran between 1984 and 1988. The league was rebranded the London Amateur Rugby League in 1986 when outpost clubs Aberavon, Hemel Hempstead, Milton Keynes and Surrey Heath (previously Wokingham) had switched to the Midlands & South West League. In 1995-96 there were two regionalised Second divisions due to the Eastern Counties League being absorbed into the London League and an influx of teams from South West England.
The Southern Conference League, founded in 1997, was the fore-runner of the Rugby League Conference
Rugby League Conference
The Rugby League Conference , was a series of regionally based divisions of amateur rugby league teams spread throughout England, Scotland and Wales.The RLC was founded as the 10-team Southern Conference League in 1997, with teams from the southern midlands and the...
. It included some of the top teams in the London Amateur Rugby League. As the best of the London League was gradually included into the Conference, the rest reformed as a summer merit league for new clubs, police / prison sides and second and third teams.
The Gordon Anderton Memorial Trophy knock-out competition was established in 1997 and ran for two seasons. It was named after Gordon who ran the London League from 1965 to just before his death in the mid 90s.
Throughout most of its history the league ran throughout the traditional winter season, with a switch to a summer league in 2000 following the lead of the Super League
Super League
Super League is the top-level professional rugby league football club competition in Europe. As a result of sponsorship from engage Mutual Assurance the competition is currently officially known as the engage Super League. The League features fourteen teams: thirteen from England and one from...
which made the switch in 1996. The last winter London League season in 98/99 finished with only four teams still playing. The first London summer merit league started with eight teams.
From 2000 the London League Champions were determined via a play-off series culminating in a Grand Final. In 2011 the league was renamed London, South and East Merit League with teams joining from the East of England
East of England
The East of England is one of the nine official regions of England. It was created in 1994 and was adopted for statistics from 1999. It includes the ceremonial counties of Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Essex has the highest population in the region.Its...
.
Rugby League Conference Pyramid
- RLC NationalRugby League Conference National DivisionThe Rugby League Conference National Division is the highest division in the Rugby League Conference. Between 2003 and 2006, it was known as National League Three.-National League Three:...
- RLC South PremierRugby League Conference South PremierThe Rugby League Conference South Premier is a division in the Rugby League Conference. It is the highest level of amateur rugby league in the South of England...
- RLC EastRugby League Conference East DivisionThe Rugby League Conference East Division is a division of the Rugby League Conference, an amateur rugby league competition with sides from across Britain...
and RLC London & SouthRugby League Conference London & South DivisionThe Rugby League Conference London & South Division is a division within the Rugby League Conference, an amateur rugby league competition with sides from across Britain... - London, South and East Merit League
The London League is the lowest level on the Rugby League Conference pyramid for clubs in the South of England.
Participating teams
In 2011 the following teams participated:- Bedford TigersBedford TigersBedford Tigers RLFC is a rugby league club based in Bedford, England. The first team plays in the Rugby League Conference, with a second team in the London League.- History :...
'A' - Fenland Foxes
- Greenwich AdmiralsGreenwich AdmiralsGreenwich Admirals are a rugby league team based in Greenwich, London. They play in the South Premier of the Rugby League Conference.-History:...
'A' - Guildford GiantsGuildford GiantsThe Guildford Giants are a rugby league team based in Guildford, Surrey. They compete in the London and South East Division of the Rugby League Conference.-History:Guildford Giants were formed in December 2008 and were based at Guildford RUFC...
'A' - Hammersmith Hills HoistsHammersmith Hills HoistsHammersmith Hills Hoists are a rugby league team based in Hammersmith, London and are named after the hills hoist. They play in the South Premier division of the Rugby League Conference. Their second team plays in the London League.-History:...
'A' - Hemel StagsHemel StagsHemel Stags are a rugby league team based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire playing in the National Division of the Rugby League Conference.The club has played in a number of leagues over the years, from the London League, MASWARLA, National Conference League and the Alliance League...
'A' - London SkolarsLondon SkolarsLondon Skolars are a rugby league club based at the New River Stadium, Wood Green, Haringey in North London. They were founded in 1995 and have been semi-professional since 2003, operating in Championship One...
'A' (called up to Rugby League Conference midseason) - Mudchute Uncles
- Phantoms RL
- RAF Oidham
- St Albans CenturionsSt Albans CenturionsSt Albans Centurions is a rugby league club based in St Albans, Hertfordshire.Founded in 1996, they first played in various local leagues and the Rugby League Conference, and then, from 2003 to 2006, in National League 3. From 2007 to date, they play in the Rugby League Conference South Premier...
'A' - South London Storm 'A'
- Southampton SpitfiresSouthampton SpitfiresSouthampton Spitfires are a rugby league team based in Southampton. They play in the South East Division of the Rugby League Conference.- History :Southampton Spitfires Rugby League Club was formed in 2007...
'A' - West Norfolk Wildcats
Participating teams by season
- 2000: Crawley Jets 'A', Huntingdon Town, Newmarket, North London Skolars 'A', Oxford Cavaliers 'A', St Albans Centurions 'A', South London Storm 'A', West London Sharks 'A'
- 2001: Crawley Jets 'A', Finchley, Luton Vipers, Newmarket, North London Skolars 'A', St Albans Centurions 'A', St Ives, South London Storm 'A', West London Sharks 'A'
- 2002: Crawley Jets 'A', Finchley, Greenwich Admirals, Luton Vipers 'A', North London Skolars 'A', St Albans Centurions 'A', St Ives, South London Storm 'A', South Norfolk Saints, West London Sharks 'A'
- 2003: Essex Eels 'A', Feltham YOI, Finchley, Greenwich Admirals 'A', Kingston Warriors 'A', Luton Vipers 'A', Metropolitan Police, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, St Albans Centurions 'A', South London Storm 'B', West London Sharks 'A'
- 2004: 36th Engineering Regiment Maidstone, Bedford Tigers, Croydon Hurricanes, Dover Parachute Regiment, Feltham YOI, Greenwich Admirals 'A', Haringey HornetsLondon SkolarsLondon Skolars are a rugby league club based at the New River Stadium, Wood Green, Haringey in North London. They were founded in 1995 and have been semi-professional since 2003, operating in Championship One...
, HMP The Mount, Ipswich Rhinos 'A', Kent Ravens, Kingston Warriors 'A', Luton Vipers 'A', Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, St Albans Centurions 'B', West London Sharks 'A' - 2005: Broadstairs Bulldogs, Colchester Romans, Feltham YOI, Greenwich Admirals 'A', HMP The Mount, Ipswich Rhinos 'A', Kent Ravens, Metropolitan Police, West London Sharks 'A'
- 2006: Bedford Tigers 'A', Eastern Raiders, Feltham YOI, Kentish Tigers, Luton Vipers, Smallford Saints, South London Storm 'A', Southend Seaxes, West London Sharks 'A'
- 2007: Bedford Tigers 'A', Eastern Raiders, Farnborough Falcons, Feltham Eagles, Hadleigh Hawks, Hainault Bulldogs, Kent Ravens 'A', London Griffins, Metropolitan Police, Northampton Casuals, St Albans Centurions 'A', Smallford Saints, South London Storm 'A', Southampton Spitfires, Southgate Skolars, Southgate Skolars 'A', West London Sharks 'A'
- 2008: Bedford Tigers 'A', Eastern Raiders, Farnborough Falcons, Feltham Eagles, Hainault Bulldogs 'A', Hemel Stags 'A', Kent Ravens, London Griffins, Metropolitan Police, Norwich City Saxons, St Albans Centurions 'A', St Ives Roosters 'A', South London Storm 'A', Southampton Spitfires, Southgate Skolars, West London Sharks 'A'
- 2009: Bedford Tigers 'A', Greenwich Admirals 'A', Guildford Giants 'A', Hammersmith Hills Hoists, Hemel Stags 'A', St Albans Centurions 'A', St Mary's University, South London Storm 'A', Southgate Skolars, Sussex Merlins, West London Sharks 'A'
- 2010: Bedford Tigers 'A', Colchester Romans, Eastern Rhinos 'A', Feltham Eagles, Greenwich Admirals 'A', Hammersmith Hills Hoists 'A', Hemel Stags 'A', Metropolitan Police, Phantoms, West London Sharks 'A'
Teams joining the Rugby League Conference
Many of the foundation clubs of the Rugby League ConferenceRugby League Conference
The Rugby League Conference , was a series of regionally based divisions of amateur rugby league teams spread throughout England, Scotland and Wales.The RLC was founded as the 10-team Southern Conference League in 1997, with teams from the southern midlands and the...
(RLC) came from the London League and the league has continued to provide teams such as North London Skolars
London Skolars
London Skolars are a rugby league club based at the New River Stadium, Wood Green, Haringey in North London. They were founded in 1995 and have been semi-professional since 2003, operating in Championship One...
, Ipswich Rhinos
Ipswich Rhinos
The Eastern Rhinos Rugby League Football Club is a British rugby league club based at Ipswich RUFC in Colchester, in the county of Essex. Their first team plays in the South Premier Division of the Rugby League Conference...
, Cambridge Eagles
Cambridge Eagles
Cambridge Eagles Rugby League Club are a rugby league team representing the city of Cambridge, England. The club compete in the East Division of the Rugby League Conference....
, St Albans Centurions
St Albans Centurions
St Albans Centurions is a rugby league club based in St Albans, Hertfordshire.Founded in 1996, they first played in various local leagues and the Rugby League Conference, and then, from 2003 to 2006, in National League 3. From 2007 to date, they play in the Rugby League Conference South Premier...
, South London Storm and Kingston Warriors.
Since adopting its current format the London League has provided fifteen teams to the RLC:-
- 2002 Luton Vipers
- 2003 Greenwich AdmiralsGreenwich AdmiralsGreenwich Admirals are a rugby league team based in Greenwich, London. They play in the South Premier of the Rugby League Conference.-History:...
, London SkolarsLondon SkolarsLondon Skolars are a rugby league club based at the New River Stadium, Wood Green, Haringey in North London. They were founded in 1995 and have been semi-professional since 2003, operating in Championship One...
A, South London Storm A, South Norfolk Saints and St Ives RoostersSt Ives RoostersSt Ives Roosters are a rugby league club from St Ives in Cambridgeshire. They were founded in 1991 as one of the first rugby league clubs in East Anglia. Currently they play in the Rugby League Conference East Division.-History:... - 2004 St Albans CenturionsSt Albans CenturionsSt Albans Centurions is a rugby league club based in St Albans, Hertfordshire.Founded in 1996, they first played in various local leagues and the Rugby League Conference, and then, from 2003 to 2006, in National League 3. From 2007 to date, they play in the Rugby League Conference South Premier...
A - 2005 Haringey HornetsLondon SkolarsLondon Skolars are a rugby league club based at the New River Stadium, Wood Green, Haringey in North London. They were founded in 1995 and have been semi-professional since 2003, operating in Championship One...
, Luton Vipers 'A' (who failed to complete the season) and Bedford TigersBedford TigersBedford Tigers RLFC is a rugby league club based in Bedford, England. The first team plays in the Rugby League Conference, with a second team in the London League.- History :... - 2006 Kent RavensKent RavensThe Kent Ravens are a defunct amateur rugby league club from Eltham in south-east London, founded in 2004. They play at Princes Park.The club has won 10 titles in the two seasons since its creation on June 12, 2004, including the women’s London league runners up, the under-11s overall London...
, Colchester Romans and Broadstairs Bulldogs - 2008 Northampton CasualsNorthampton CasualsNorthampton Demons is a rugby league club based in Northampton. They play in the Rugby League Conference.-Background - Nene Valley and Northampton Knights:...
and Hainault BulldogsHainault BulldogsHainault Bulldogs are a rugby league team based in Dagenham, Essex. They play in the South Premier Division of the Rugby League Conference.-History:... - 2009 Hainault BulldogsHainault BulldogsHainault Bulldogs are a rugby league team based in Dagenham, Essex. They play in the South Premier Division of the Rugby League Conference.-History:...
'A' (failed to complete the season), Norwich City SaxonsNorwich City SaxonsNorwich City Saxons are a rugby league team based in Norwich, Norfolk. They play in the Eastern Division of the Rugby League Conference.-History:Norwich City RLFC was formed on the 18 March 2008...
, Kent RavensKent RavensThe Kent Ravens are a defunct amateur rugby league club from Eltham in south-east London, founded in 2004. They play at Princes Park.The club has won 10 titles in the two seasons since its creation on June 12, 2004, including the women’s London league runners up, the under-11s overall London...
(again, failed to complete the season), Farnborough Falcons (failed to start the season) and Southampton SpitfiresSouthampton SpitfiresSouthampton Spitfires are a rugby league team based in Southampton. They play in the South East Division of the Rugby League Conference.- History :Southampton Spitfires Rugby League Club was formed in 2007... - 2010 Hammersmith Hills HoistsHammersmith Hills HoistsHammersmith Hills Hoists are a rugby league team based in Hammersmith, London and are named after the hills hoist. They play in the South Premier division of the Rugby League Conference. Their second team plays in the London League.-History:...
, South London Storm A (again), St Albans CenturionsSt Albans CenturionsSt Albans Centurions is a rugby league club based in St Albans, Hertfordshire.Founded in 1996, they first played in various local leagues and the Rugby League Conference, and then, from 2003 to 2006, in National League 3. From 2007 to date, they play in the Rugby League Conference South Premier...
A (again, failed to complete the season) and Sussex MerlinsSussex MerlinsSussex Merlins are a rugby league team playing in the London and South division of the Rugby League Conference. They are based in Hove, East Sussex....
NB: These are the years these clubs joined the RLC.
Winners
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Hemel Stags Hemel Stags are a rugby league team based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire playing in the National Division of the Rugby League Conference.The club has played in a number of leagues over the years, from the London League, MASWARLA, National Conference League and the Alliance League... Hemel Stags Hemel Stags are a rugby league team based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire playing in the National Division of the Rugby League Conference.The club has played in a number of leagues over the years, from the London League, MASWARLA, National Conference League and the Alliance League... Hemel Stags Hemel Stags are a rugby league team based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire playing in the National Division of the Rugby League Conference.The club has played in a number of leagues over the years, from the London League, MASWARLA, National Conference League and the Alliance League... |
From 2000 the London League Champions were determined via a play-off series culminating in a Grand Final.
| 2000 | North London Skolars 'A' London Skolars London Skolars are a rugby league club based at the New River Stadium, Wood Green, Haringey in North London. They were founded in 1995 and have been semi-professional since 2003, operating in Championship One... | def. | Newmarket |
| 2001 | North London Skolars 'A' London Skolars London Skolars are a rugby league club based at the New River Stadium, Wood Green, Haringey in North London. They were founded in 1995 and have been semi-professional since 2003, operating in Championship One... | def. | Luton Vipers |
| 2002 | Greenwich Admirals Greenwich Admirals Greenwich Admirals are a rugby league team based in Greenwich, London. They play in the South Premier of the Rugby League Conference.-History:... | 38 - 22 | Crawley Jets A |
| 2003 | West London Sharks West London Sharks West London Sharks RLFC is a rugby league team based in Chiswick, Hounslow, Middlesex. West London Sharks are now playing out of Chiswick RFU, Dukes Medow in Chiswick. They compete in the South Premier Division of the Rugby League Conference... 'A' | 36 - 22 | St Albans Centurions St Albans Centurions St Albans Centurions is a rugby league club based in St Albans, Hertfordshire.Founded in 1996, they first played in various local leagues and the Rugby League Conference, and then, from 2003 to 2006, in National League 3. From 2007 to date, they play in the Rugby League Conference South Premier... 'A' |
| 2004 | Haringey Hornets London Skolars London Skolars are a rugby league club based at the New River Stadium, Wood Green, Haringey in North London. They were founded in 1995 and have been semi-professional since 2003, operating in Championship One... | 28 - 22 | Bedford Tigers Bedford Tigers Bedford Tigers RLFC is a rugby league club based in Bedford, England. The first team plays in the Rugby League Conference, with a second team in the London League.- History :... |
| 2005 | Broadstairs Bulldogs | 40 - 14 | Colchester Romans |
| 2006 | South London Storm A | 52 - 20 | Luton Vipers |
| 2007 | Hainault Bulldogs Hainault Bulldogs Hainault Bulldogs are a rugby league team based in Dagenham, Essex. They play in the South Premier Division of the Rugby League Conference.-History:... | 30 - 4 | Eastern Raiders |
| 2008 | West London Sharks West London Sharks West London Sharks RLFC is a rugby league team based in Chiswick, Hounslow, Middlesex. West London Sharks are now playing out of Chiswick RFU, Dukes Medow in Chiswick. They compete in the South Premier Division of the Rugby League Conference... A | 40 - 24 | Bedford Tigers Bedford Tigers Bedford Tigers RLFC is a rugby league club based in Bedford, England. The first team plays in the Rugby League Conference, with a second team in the London League.- History :... A |
| 2009 | Hammersmith Hills Hoists Hammersmith Hills Hoists Hammersmith Hills Hoists are a rugby league team based in Hammersmith, London and are named after the hills hoist. They play in the South Premier division of the Rugby League Conference. Their second team plays in the London League.-History:... | 58 - 6 | Hemel Stags Hemel Stags Hemel Stags are a rugby league team based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire playing in the National Division of the Rugby League Conference.The club has played in a number of leagues over the years, from the London League, MASWARLA, National Conference League and the Alliance League... A |
| 2010 | Hammersmith Hills Hoists Hammersmith Hills Hoists Hammersmith Hills Hoists are a rugby league team based in Hammersmith, London and are named after the hills hoist. They play in the South Premier division of the Rugby League Conference. Their second team plays in the London League.-History:... A | 50 - 18 | Bedford Tigers Bedford Tigers Bedford Tigers RLFC is a rugby league club based in Bedford, England. The first team plays in the Rugby League Conference, with a second team in the London League.- History :... A |
| 2011 | Hammersmith Hills Hoists Hammersmith Hills Hoists Hammersmith Hills Hoists are a rugby league team based in Hammersmith, London and are named after the hills hoist. They play in the South Premier division of the Rugby League Conference. Their second team plays in the London League.-History:... A | 30 - 16 | West Norfolk Wildcats |
Second Division
- 1981/82 Peckham II
- 1982/83 Fulham Travellers
- 1983/84 Peckham II
- 1984/85 Fulham Travellers
- 1985/86 St Marys
- 1986/87 Fulham Amateurs
- 1987/88 St Marys
- 1988/89 Peckham II
- 1993/94 Brent Ealing II
- 1994/95 Brent Ealing II
- 1995/96 Unknown
- 1996/97 Unknown
- 1997/98 Kingston
Third Division
- 1984/85 Peckham Pumas
- 1985/86 Bexleyheath
- 1986/87 Hornsey Lambs
- 1987/88 Fulham Amateurs
London League Bowl Winners
- 1984/85 Peckham 26 Bexleyheath 18
- 1985/86 West London Institute 30 Hornsey Lambs 5
- 1986/87 Hornsey Lambs 35 Hemel 0
- 1987/88 Surrey Heath 22 Ealing 10
- 1988/89 Peckham II 26 Streatham Celtic 12
- 1989/90 Ealing II 32 Essex Scimitars 10
- 1990/91 Peckham II 20 Met Police 10
- 1992/93 South London Warriors II 20 Cambridge 14
- 1993/94 Peckham 29 Met Police 10
- 1994/95 South London Warriors II 48 Cambridge EaglesCambridge EaglesCambridge Eagles Rugby League Club are a rugby league team representing the city of Cambridge, England. The club compete in the East Division of the Rugby League Conference....
12 - 1995/96
- 1996/97
- 1997/98 St Albans CenturionsSt Albans CenturionsSt Albans Centurions is a rugby league club based in St Albans, Hertfordshire.Founded in 1996, they first played in various local leagues and the Rugby League Conference, and then, from 2003 to 2006, in National League 3. From 2007 to date, they play in the Rugby League Conference South Premier...
32 Hemel StagsHemel StagsHemel Stags are a rugby league team based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire playing in the National Division of the Rugby League Conference.The club has played in a number of leagues over the years, from the London League, MASWARLA, National Conference League and the Alliance League...
18
London League Cup
- 1969/70 Ealing 30 Hillingdon 5
- 1970/71 Ealing 18 Hillingdon 6
- 1971/72 Hillingdon 13 Portsmouth Poly 11
- 1972/73 Ealing 15 Hackney 7
- 1973/74 Ealing 17 Peckham 16
- 1974/75 Peckham 11 Hackney 7
- 1975/76 Peckham 27 Hornchurch 17
- 1976/77 Peckham 24 Ealing 12
- 1977/78 Peckham 19 Ealing 12
- 1978/79 Peckham 29 - Ealing 0
- 1979/80 Peckham 27 Ealing 9
- 1980/81 Peckham 22 Ealing 15
- 1981/82 Ealing 28 Oxford University 14
- 1982/83 Peckham 18 London Colonials 13
- 1983/84 London Colonials 14 Ealing 4
- 1984/85 London Colonials 18 Peckham Pumas 10
- 1985/86 South London Warriors 72 St Marys 5
- 1986/87 South London Warriors 32 London Colonials 7
- 1987/88 London Colonials 28 St Marys 6
- 1988/89 South London Warriors 26 London Colonials 22
- 1989/90 South London Warriors 24 St Marys 6
- 1990/91 South London Warriors 14 London Colonials 10
- 1991/92 South London Warriors 20 Ealing 18
- 1992/93 St Marys 52 South London Warriors 38
- 1993/94 South London Warriors 30 Ealing 8
- 1994/95 South London Warriors 36 Brent Ealing 8
- 1995/96
- 1996/97
- 1997/98
- 1998/99
- 2000 St Albans CenturionsSt Albans CenturionsSt Albans Centurions is a rugby league club based in St Albans, Hertfordshire.Founded in 1996, they first played in various local leagues and the Rugby League Conference, and then, from 2003 to 2006, in National League 3. From 2007 to date, they play in the Rugby League Conference South Premier...
'A' def South London Storm 'A'
Plate Winners
- 2004 Greenwich AdmiralsGreenwich AdmiralsGreenwich Admirals are a rugby league team based in Greenwich, London. They play in the South Premier of the Rugby League Conference.-History:...
bt West London SharksWest London SharksWest London Sharks RLFC is a rugby league team based in Chiswick, Hounslow, Middlesex. West London Sharks are now playing out of Chiswick RFU, Dukes Medow in Chiswick. They compete in the South Premier Division of the Rugby League Conference...
(title awarded to Greenwich by default) - 2005 Kent RavensKent RavensThe Kent Ravens are a defunct amateur rugby league club from Eltham in south-east London, founded in 2004. They play at Princes Park.The club has won 10 titles in the two seasons since its creation on June 12, 2004, including the women’s London league runners up, the under-11s overall London...
30 Feltham Eagles 18 - 2006 Feltham Eagles 50 Southend 18
- 2007 Feltham Eagles 72 Kent Ravens 'A' 10
- 2008 Metropolitan Police 24 Farnborough Falcons18
7s (Keith Macklin Trophy)
- 1970 Parachute Regiment
- 1971 Parachute Regiment
- 1972 ANZACs
Gordon Anderton memorial trophy
- 1997/98 Reading Raiders 28 - 24 South London Saints
- 1998/99 Metropolitan Police 32 - 28 South London Saints
See also
- British rugby league system
- Rugby League ConferenceRugby League ConferenceThe Rugby League Conference , was a series of regionally based divisions of amateur rugby league teams spread throughout England, Scotland and Wales.The RLC was founded as the 10-team Southern Conference League in 1997, with teams from the southern midlands and the...
- Midlands Rugby LeagueMidlands Rugby LeagueThe 3vSport.com Midlands Rugby League is a summer rugby league tournament in the Midlands region of England. It is a feeder league to the Rugby League Conference and a successor league to the Midlands Merit League...
- RL Merit League