London Skolars are delighted to announce that the club will host London Chargers’ second round cup tie against Fryston Warriors. The fixture ill be Chargers’s second Challenge Cup game at the New River Stadium, having played their round 1 fixture as the opening game of the London Clash on 28th January. Chargers were victorious in a 116-0 game against Bridgend Blue Bulls.

Speaking on the fixture’s announcement, Skolars General Manager Jac Davies said:

“We’re very pleased that we are able to host one of our London partners yet again even so early in the season. This adds further kudos to Skolars’s ethos of developing the game in London. We must take a multi faceted approach to developing the sport in London. We’re working hard on engaging with, and delivering coaching in schools across north London, we have our academy programme in association with Barnet and Southgate College to incubate young talent, and by supporting our local clubs we are able to sustain an investment across the entire spectrum of rugby league. Furthermore, we will be delivering club rugby league for women and girls in 2017, increasing participation and interest in the sport.”

Chargers vs Fryston Warriors will kick off at 4pm on Saturday 11th February at the New River Stadium. The game is not ticketed and the Skolars Clubhouse will be open.