Member Clubs 2008

Bedford Tigers II
Have played in the London ARL for the last three seasons. In 2008 they were Minor Premiers and Grand Finalists. First team formed to play in the league in 2004, reaching the Grand Final at the first attempt before being promoted to the RLC.
Contact: Andy Buckley, 07813 816 952, Email
Website: www.bedfordrugby.com

Eastern Raiders
The third team in the Eastern RL partnership, after Ipswich Rhinos and Colchester Romans, they joined the London ARL in 2006, their best performance to date being a Grand Final appearance in 2006.
Contact: Andrew Sarek, 07958 138 083, Email
Website: www.easternrl.co.uk

Farnborough Falcons
Formed in late 2006, they entered the London Youth League towards the end of that year. They began playing in the London ARL in 2007, and reached the final of the Shield last season.
Contact: Richard Wond, 07841 163 342, Email
Website: www.farnboroughfalcons.co.uk

Feltham Eagles
Prison side based at HMYOI Feltham, their side contains a mixture of warders and prisoners. Have played in the London ARL since 2003, and won the Shield competition in 2006 and 2007.
Contact: Robert Gibson, 020 8844 5333, Email

Hainault Bulldogs II
Entered the London ARL in 2008, finishing sixth in the table, but declining to enter the end of season playoffs. First team had an outstanding debut season in the London ARL in 2007, losing just one match on their way to becoming champions. Coached by former London Broncos and St Cyprien player Kevin Reith.
Contact: Kevin Reith, 07956 329 563, Email
Website: www.hainaultbulldogs.com

Hemel Stags II
Entered the London ARL in 2008 for the first time since the 1990s, having played in the RLC in recent years. The club is amongst the longest established in the South of England, having formed in 1981.
Contact: Bob Brown, 01442 219 799, Email
Website: www.hemelstags.com

Kent Ravens
Re-entered the London ARL in 2008 following a late withdrawal from the RLC Premier League, they eventually reached the semi-finals. Spent two seasons in the League from 2004, winning the Shield in 2005.
Contact: Alan Bacon, 07707 852 952, Email
Website: www.kentravens.co.uk

London Griffins
Made their debut in the London ARL in 2007, having spent a couple of seasons playing Tag and occasional contact matches. Did not ultimately complete any fixtures in 2008.
Contact: Giovanni Cinque, 07952 335 623, Email
Website: www.londongriffins.co.uk

Metropolitan Police
Have played sporadically in the London ARL for many years. Winners of the Shield competition in 2008
Contact: Alan Powling, 07932 737 378, Email

Norwich Saxons
Completed their first season in the London ARL in 2008. Finished third in the league and reached the Championship semi-finals.
Contact: Lee Bolger, 07765 323 230, Email
Website: www.norwichsaxons.rack111.com

Ossulstone Hundred
Newly formed club who planned to begin play in the London ARL last season, although they did not ultimately complete any fixtures. Based at the University Sports Ground in Chiswick, where the professional Fulham side played in the 1980s
Contact: Martin Horsfield, 07939 833 579, Email

Southgate Skolars
A joint side run by London Skolars and the Southgate College side. They have competed in the London ARL since 2007, although the Skolars have a long history in the competition. Reached the Championship semi finals in 2007.
Contact: Gavin Willacy, 07796 442 041, Email
Website: www.skolars.com

South London Storm II
Re-entered the London ARL in 2006 and became champions that year. They have been less successful in the last two seasons, although they have reached the Championship playoffs on both occasions.
Contact: Giovanni Cinque, 07952 335 623, Email
Website: www.stormrl.com

Southampton Spitfires
Joined the London ARL towards the end of the 2007 season, playing an introductory game. Finished third in the table in 2008, before being knocked out of the Championship semi-finals by the eventual champions.
Contact: Glenn Tyreman, 07737 804 769, Email
Website: www.southampton-spitfires.co.uk

St Albans Centurions II
Re-entered the London ARL in 2007 after three seasons in the RLC. Their best performance to date was a Grand Final appearance in 2003.
Contact: Rob Collins, 07950 293 006, Email
Website: www.sacenturions.co.uk

St Ives Roosters II
Entered the London ARL for the first time in 2008. First team played in the competition from their formation in the early 1990s until their promotion to the RLC in 2003.
Contact: Steve Bennett, 07887 485 579, Email
Website: www.stivesroosters.co.uk

West London Sharks II
Have been playing in the London ARL since 2000, the only ever present team in the league's current format. They are the current champions after beating Bedford Tigers II in last season's Grand Final, repeating their title success of 2003.
Contact: Matt Clark, 07730 975 717, Email
Website: www.westlondonsharks.com