Archived by Month: June 2011
28th June 2011
The 9th July 2011, the same day of the London RL clubs Double Header at The Stoop, Harlequins RL v. Wigan Warriors and London Skolars v. Oldham Roughyeds, will be Robert Purdham’s Testimonial Day at The Stoop, with some additional activities to the normal match…
27th June 2011
When Skolars take on high flying Swinton at New River on the 30th July the match will be sponsored by J & J Catering, a family run business headed up by Rugby League fan and a former Swinton player, Colin Lenton (pictured here with Skolars…
26th June 2011
Skolars lost out on a chance to maintain their move upwards towards the play-off spots, although it was not until midway through the second half that the Dons pulled away. Neither side’s kicking on the sixth tackle was incisive, and both full-backs were able to…
25th June 2011
Skolars Director Hector McNeil is pictured by the Eiffel Tower having completed a four day bike ride from London to Paris. Hector started off in London on Wednesday and has cycled an average of 70 miles a day to reach his target. In the process…
24th June 2011
London Skolars Director of Rugby, Mark Croston, takes a look back at another busy week for the club: It was great to see Harlequins RL’s convincing win last weekend, a terrific performance which sets them up nicely for this week’s clash with Hull KR. With…
23rd June 2011
London Skolars are pleased to announce that, after discussions with the London RL, they have accepted an invitation which will see Skolars ‘A’ Team join the RLC Premier League for the remainder of the 2011 season. The invitation arose following Hainault Bulldog’s withdrawal from the…
23rd June 2011
With 7 points from the last 9, and the next 3 games against the clubs directly above them in the table, London Skolars are looking to strengthen their push for a play off place adding some new faces to their Co-operative Championship 1 Squad. Mourad…
23rd June 2011
Following the postponement of the Touch Tournament last Thursday, due to weather conditions, the tournament resumes tonight, Thursday the 23rd June. The Skolars Summer Touch competition got underway on the 9th June and a great turnout ensured a good time was had by all! At…
20th June 2011
London Skolars, and the whole rugby league world, have been saddened to hear of the passing of former Warrington legend Paul Darbyshire, who has died at the age of 41. Paul was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last September, and despite bravely fighting the illness,…
20th June 2011
The London Skolars Junior Section are taking part in this year’s Community Game Raffle to raise funds to go towards their end of season presentation and ensure a celebration worthy of their outstanding year so far. The Community Game Raffle is promoted by the…