A better prepared Nigerian team took their preparations up a notch playing against a bigger and stronger side than Chiswick 10 days earlier. Like the previous game, Wimbledon had 30+ players available for this trial match so it was going to prove a true fitness test for the boys in green. Nigerian started strong with [...]
A hastily arranged midweek game with a 7.15pm kickoff in late summer with no flood lights. Roger Coombs & Winston Bell-Gam, having caught a flight from Lagos that same day arrived at the ground straight from Heathrow with barely 10 minutes to kickoff. To add to the obstacles, Nigerian were only able to rustle up [...]
The London Nigerian Rugby Football Club (LNRFC) was formed in 1991 by a group of Nigerian friends who had learned their rugby mainly in English schools. The club started competing in league rugby in 1992 and has been promoted regularly since. LNRFC is a small, friendly club, but those who come can be sure of a big welcome, as well as the unique sight of Nigerian traditions combining with English sport.
- "The 4th Annual Carl Christian Memorial Day on Saturday at the Linford Christie Stadium - see you there 2010-01-19"
