Entries by mattbaddeley

Hammers 1s v Enfield

Hammersmith and Fulham continued their excellent away form this season with victory over a physical and hard working Enfield side. Hammers started the game as they had the week previous, with quick ball and a strong attacking threat. Within the opening couple of minutes Ultan Bruton made an excellent break, running at a weak inside […]

Hammers 2XV vs Belsize Park 2XV

On a freezing cold Saturday afternoon our opponents were Belsize Park 2XV, 2 sides with 100% winning records against each other, it promised to be a juicy encounter! The vibe In the week leading up to the game was very positive, with James “do you know how much I’m worth” Watson and Alex “The funnel […]

Hammers 1s v Harpenden – Match Report

A very cold and wet day at Hurlingham Park as Hammers 1st XV took on Harpenden. Both teams have enjoyed strong starts to the season with the hosts unbeaten and keen to exercise some demons from last season’s home game which saw the visitors come away with 20-55 victory.   Harpenden arrived at Hurlingham Park late, […]

Hammers 2 v Hampstead – Match Report

The first major test for the H&F 2XV came in the form of Hampstead 2XV travelling down to hurlingham park on a wet Saturday afternoon. Both had started the season in fine form winning all their games with bonus point victories…… this was going to be a bruiser! The Hammers 2XV were already weakened with […]

Hammers 3s v Millfield Old Boys Badgers

Having lost their first two Middlesex 1 league games Hammers 3rd XV hosted local South West London rivals the Millfield Old Boys Badgers, at Fortress Hurlingham, on a warm 29th September afternoon.   Benefiting from a compliment of newly selected Hammers, blended with many of the 3XV old guard, on paper Hammers posted a strong […]

Hammers 4s v Twickenham

On a sunny day of what has been an ever ending summer, and a slightly longer commute than planned, the 4s arrived at Twickenham, the home town of English rugby. Despite being squeezed into the smallest changing room most had ever seen, spirit was high! Some late reinforcement from the 2s had been provided. The […]

Hammers 1s v Hemel Hempstead

A cold and blustery day at Hurlingham Park saw Hammers 1st XV play Hemel Hemstead in their first home game of the season. This was an eagerly anticipated fixture as encounters between these two sides are typically high scoring. Sadly, the conditions did not lend themselves to free-flowing rugby with over 20 scrums and 20 lineouts […]

Hammers 5 v Hackney

A sunny day and cross country commute to Hackney ushered in the start of the new season for the 5s. Plans for an early meet to dust off some of the summer indulgences and remind ourselves of moves were largely scuppered by underestimated travel times and equipment issues but some practice of Rhino ball was […]

Hammers 2 v Hackney – Match Report

And So…… after huge amounts of sustained pressure, lobbying, and Supa 5s contests at Hammersmith Town Hall, Hammersmith and Fulham Council realised that they in fact loved having heavily blazer clad Jack Whitehall wannabees on their side-lines and it was time for Hammers to run out for the first time this season at Fortress Hurlingham. […]

TRAINING LOCATION UPDATE

Hammers! Unfortunately Hurlingham Park is still closed. Please note that training will continue to be at Lillie Road Recreational Ground until further notice. We will advise on here and across the social channels when we are able to access Hurlingham Park.