Entries by Zahael

Hammers yet again take Welsh all the way in a thriller!

After the previous weekend’s win over Battersea Ironsides, Hammersmith and Fulham looked to take on second-place London Welsh, themselves coming to the game having lost to a tough Medway. Walking into Old Deer Park on that Saturday afternoon with the sun shining and a gentle breeze, Hammersmith and Fulham had quiet confidence that they could […]

Hammers get the double on local rivals Ironsides!

After a narrow lost to Chichester in the previous game, Hammersmith and Fulham 1XV were looking to come back strong in their local derby against Battersea Ironsides. It was a gloomy afternoon with the rain teasing us throughout the warm-up, looking like the skies would open at any moment. At least the pitch wasn’t waterlogged […]

Last 20 minutes sees 2nd XV secure strong win

On Saturday, Hammersmith and Fulham 2nd XV hosted Chiswick 2nd XV in the final league game of the year. With the competition standings still undecided, there was everything to play for. Due to the number of changes to the 2s squad, since the London Welsh game, the conventional warm up was forgone and replaced with […]

Agonisingly close loss for the Hammers 1st

Hammersmith & Fulham 1XV made the long and arduous bus trip away to Chichester, with storm Eunice still in full force, the journey down was marred by torrential rain and what seemed to be every fallen tree in South-East England in our path. However, with some high-speed back road driving to rival that of Colin […]

Victory for the Hammers 3s

Match Report – Fulham 3s v Ealing Trailfinders 2s – It was a grim old day in Fulham with trees on the tracks and rain lashing the brunching crowd down the Munster road as the ongoing wave of storms and wind continued to harry the flanks of the fair British Isles. The Hammers though are […]

Final-play heartbreak for Hammers 1st XV

After a comfortable win against a depleted KCS last weekend, the Hammers were determined to maintain this run of form and take this renewed momentum into the game against Guildford. It wouldn’t be a clear path, as no path is in this league, especially as Guildford were fresh of the back of having turned over […]

Hammers cop a hiding at the hands of Farnham

Hammersmith and Fulham’s 15th league game of the season came after a turbulent time for the Hammers, a frustrating loss to Medway and a triumphant win at London Irish. A sinusoidal start to say the least. In the return fixture at Hurlingham Park, Farnham put in a dominant performance, only to be undone by an […]