London Nigerian RFC was formed in 1991 by a group of Nigerian friends who had learned their rugby mainly in English public schools. The club started competing in league rugby in 1992 and has been promoted every season except 1995/6.

Chris Oti, the first black player to represent England, was club coach. He was succeeded in the 96/7 season by Francis Emeruwa, the ex-Wasps and England A flanker, our current coach.

Other players to have won representative honours include David Essien, who played for England Under 21 and Bristol, Jemi Akin-Olugbade, a member of the England Schools squad, and JJ Amaworo-Wilson, who played for England Schools and Scottish Universities.

1997 Won four league Levels, including various sevens tournaments

Past Presidents Past Club Captains

1991-1992 His Excellency A.G. Duve-Edwin 1991-1992 Segun Johnson
1992-1993 His Excellency A.G. Duve-Edwin 1992-1993 I.O. Obatoyinbo
1993-1994 His Excellency A.A. Alhaji 1992-1993 D. Essien
1994-1995 His Excellency A.A. Alhaji 1993-1994 M.A. Harper
1994-1997 E. Sideso

Past Chairmen Past Club Coaches

1995-1998 Dr C. Osanife 1991-1996 C. Oti