Derby day in North London as Sarries and ‘Quins face off in vital top-of-the-table Premiership clash
Saracens and Harlequins are set for a monumental clash in the Gallagher Premiership with both teams desperate to maintain their play-off berth.
Saracens and Harlequins are set for a monumental clash in the Gallagher Premiership with both teams desperate to maintain their play-off berth.
With eight National League sides featuring in the FA Trophy 5th Round, only four of the region’s sides will be in league action this game week.
Simon Grix’s Halifax Panthers bounced back from their opening day defeat with a 28-0 victory over the London Broncos, who see their early-season woes continue.
We have perhaps come accustomed to seeing games postponed for COVID-19 reasons, but Matchday 28 saw games called off for good old-fashioned British weather.
John Yems’ Red Devils suffered yet more late heartbreak as a 92nd-minute Scott Cuthbert goal sends Boro back to Hertfordshire with a point.
Halifax Panthers will look to make the play-offs again this season and will see their next game against the now part-time London Broncos as a golden opportunity to kickstart their campaign.
London Lions and Leicester Riders played out an excellent BBL Championship game in front of the Sky Sports cameras as an excellent final quarter from the league leaders saw them secure the win.
John Yems’ Crawley Town side have enjoyed some good mid-season form which has brought them back into the play-off race.
With Chelsea now well behind league leaders Manchester City, cup competitions could well evolve into Thomas Tuchel’s main focus, with the German likely to field yet another strong side against lower league opposition.
James Vear’s London Lions put on a spirited performance but were outclassed by Avtodor Saratov in 77-104 defeat.
Kevin Maher’s Shrimpers are riding the wave of a six-game National League unbeaten run and will hope to extend it to seven against a Bees side who are winless in five.
The new era for the London Broncos got off to a difficult start following a 34-12 opening day defeat to the Widnes Vikings.
James Vear’s Lions side return to the Copper Box Arena in a FIBA Europe Cup game against the Russian outfit.
Declan Kidney’s London Irish side came from 14-0 down to overhaul the Chiefs before defending resolutely in a scoreless second half to protect their lead.
A new stadium, new manager, and newly part-time. There have been some serious changes at the London Broncos, but they will hope a move to the Cherry Red Records Stadium will inspire progression on and off the field.
London Irish welcome Exeter Chiefs to the Brentford Community Stadium with both sides aiming to stay in the play-off race.
The Surrey Scorchers have suffered due to COVID-19 postponements and will continue to play the catch-up game as they take on Cheshire Phoenix.
Another week poses another quick turnaround for National League sides, and here is how the teams from the London & South East region shape up for the next batch of midweek matches.
A look at how the National League sides from London & South East got on in Matchday 25, including Bromley’s trip to Blundell Park and Dagenham & Redbridge’s evening kick-off at home to Stockport County.
Alan Dowson’s Woking side bounced back from derby day disappointment with a comfortable 2-0 victory over a passive Wealdstone outfit.
Following their Carabao Cup exit, Mikel Arteta’s side will look to keep up in the race for the top four with a win over lowly Clarets.
Alan Dowson’s Woking side suffered a dramatic 3-2 home loss to local rivals Aldershot last time out.
The 28-year-old forward will offer his services to the Cardinals for the remainder of the season after a juddering start to his Northampton Town career.
A clinical first-half performance from Rob Powell’s outfit helped them to an impressive 31-12 victory over their tenants in the RFU Championship.