West London Sharks
Encyclopedia
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
. The club runs an additional social side in the
competition and a Women's team playing in the Women's South
competition.
in 1997 competing in the Eastern Division. The team was the result of a merger between two established London ARL
clubs, Brent-Ealing and the London Colonials. Ealing were formed in 1967 and were based at 6 grounds in the first 21 years.
The club became West London Sharks for the renamed Rugby League Conference in 1998 and the London Broncos briefly ran the club as their 'alliance' team. This time they played in the Southern Division. West London entered a second string in the London League in 2000.
In 2001-3, the Division was renamed London & South Division but was the South Division for 2004 when West London Sharks won it. Rugby union international Trevor Leota
starred for West London that season.
In 2005, West London stepped up to the South Premier
Division.
West London won the South Premier in 2008 and the 'A' team won the London League. The first team made it to the Harry Jepson grand final but lost to Nottingham Outlaws 8 - 28.
. Boys under the age of 12 can play for cluster clubs Feltham Falcons or Whitton Warriors.
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...
team based in Chiswick
Chiswick
Chiswick is a large suburb of west London, England and part of the London Borough of Hounslow. It is located on a meander of the River Thames, west of Charing Cross and is one of 35 major centres identified in the London Plan. It was historically an ancient parish in the county of Middlesex, with...
, Hounslow
Hounslow
Hounslow is the principal town in the London Borough of Hounslow. It is a suburban development situated 10.6 miles west south-west of Charing Cross. It forms a post town in the TW postcode area.-Etymology:...
, Middlesex
Middlesex
Middlesex is one of the historic counties of England and the second smallest by area. The low-lying county contained the wealthy and politically independent City of London on its southern boundary and was dominated by it from a very early time...
. West London Sharks are now playing out of Chiswick RFU, Dukes Medow in Chiswick. They compete in the South Premier
Rugby League Conference South Premier
The 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...
Division 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...
. The club runs an additional social side in the
London League (rugby league)
The London, South and East Merit League is a rugby league competition founded in 1965. It is also known as the London League , London & South East Merit League, London Amateur Rugby League and London Merit League ....
competition and a Women's team playing in the Women's South
Women's Rugby League Conference
The Women's Rugby League Conference is a rugby league competition for female teams in Britain. It began in 2008.The men's equivalent is the Rugby League Conference.-2011 structure:...
competition.
History
West London was one of the founding ten teams of the pilot Southern Conference LeagueRugby 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...
in 1997 competing in the Eastern Division. The team was the result of a merger between two established London ARL
London League (rugby league)
The London, South and East Merit League is a rugby league competition founded in 1965. It is also known as the London League , London & South East Merit League, London Amateur Rugby League and London Merit League ....
clubs, Brent-Ealing and the London Colonials. Ealing were formed in 1967 and were based at 6 grounds in the first 21 years.
The club became West London Sharks for the renamed Rugby League Conference in 1998 and the London Broncos briefly ran the club as their 'alliance' team. This time they played in the Southern Division. West London entered a second string in the London League in 2000.
In 2001-3, the Division was renamed London & South Division but was the South Division for 2004 when West London Sharks won it. Rugby union international Trevor Leota
Trevor Leota
Trevor Leota is a Samoan rugby league player for Bridgend Blue Bulls in Wales.-Career:He is a hooker and has been widely recognised as one of the hardest tacklers in the game. Debuted for Western Samoa in 1995 during a tour of the UK...
starred for West London that season.
In 2005, West London stepped up to the South Premier
Rugby League Conference South Premier
The 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...
Division.
West London won the South Premier in 2008 and the 'A' team won the London League. The first team made it to the Harry Jepson grand final but lost to Nottingham Outlaws 8 - 28.
Juniors
West London Sharks Youth run sides at under-13, under-14 and under-16 in the London Junior LeagueLondon 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...
. Boys under the age of 12 can play for cluster clubs Feltham Falcons or Whitton Warriors.
Club honours
- RLC South Division: 2004
- RLC South Premier: 2008, 2009
- London League: 2003, 2008
- Harry Jepson Trophy: 2009
- Women's Rugby League Conference: 2008
Club Officials
- Club Chairman: Mike Byrnes
- Club Secretary: Donny Lam
- Director of Rugby: Mark Barnes
- Womens Team Manager: Christina Ovenden