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Brixton Bull WINS ENGLAND CAP

26/11/2024

Brixton Bull plays for England in Tri-Nations Masters festival

Brixton Bull Masters player Tim Probert took part in this month’s 2024 Pulse Electrical Rugby League Tri-Nations against Ireland and Wales in Belfast. The 45 year-old full back played in two tight affairs played in the true spirit of Masters rugby league.  

In the first game versus Wales, England went into the half-time break having scored one unanswered try by Hull Warriors scrum-half David ‘Smiler’ Paul. In the second half, Wales scored two tries without reply, the first by North Wales Buccaneer Gethin Morgan, the second by Cardiff Blue Dragon Idris Evans -  a familiar face to many Brixtonians.  

England’s second game against Ireland saw the hosts concede a try in each half with no reply. The Wolfhounds hunted for a riposte to ‘Smiler’ Paul’s first-half effort, and Brixton’s representative at full back was called into action with several last-ditch tackles. The Lionhearts ultimately kept Ireland at bay, however, before Tony Gargan of York-based Southlands sold a sensational dummy to run in a long-range try.

The England squad included a number of Southern Masters players, including Warren Huggins of Swindon St George, Tim Powley of Solent Spitfires and Danny Murphy of Aldershot and Fleet, while the coaching staff included Solent’s Adie Smith and Pascal Garrard.

In the run-up to the festival, the 20-man squad received good luck messages from several rugby league luminaries, including the great Gareth Ellis, as well as former players Kyle Amor, Matty Smith, Wayne ‘Wagga’ Godwin and RFL chief executive Tony Sutton.

The night before the festival, the England players received their playing shirts from RFL head of logistics and Masters chairman Peter Longbottom in a ceremony that included an after-dinner speech by legendary Doncaster RLFC president  – and Doncaster Toll Bar Masters player - Stewart Piper. Team orders meant the squad were required travel to and from Belfast in ‘uniform’ featuring the official England RL badge. 

“This was a truly fantastic experience that was as close as I’ll get to feeling like a professional rugby league player,” said Tim.

“England Masters presents a great opportunity for over-35s to represent their country and a brilliant incentive to continue playing rugby league as we get older.”

Masters end thE Year

16/11/2024

Brixton Bulls Masters play the final game of the season at Aldershot

Brixton Bulls Masters travelled to Aldershot to face a well organised and strong Aldershot & Fleet side. Some fantastic defence from Ben Timlett, great carries from Taryn, and tries from Ben, Tom Sumner, and Matt Crisp kept us in the match for what was possibly the best game of the season.

Sat, 16 Nov
Aldershot & Fleet  0   0  Masters

Brixton Award Winners

08/11/2024

Pablo Bawdekar from Brixton Bulls was announced as the winner of the Volunteer of the Year award at the London Rugby League Community Club Awards last night. It was a much deserved award, reflecting his contributions to community rugby league, including reintroducing masters rugby to London, coaching primary rugby year round, supporting the London schools competition, and many more behind the scenes activities. The award was presented by Will Lovell from the London Broncos as part of a superb event hosted at the Wandsworth Brewdog pub.

Brixton also had three mentions on the shortlists for other categories which reflects the breadth and depth of the club: Kieran Robertson, Children's Coach; Tommy Beale, Men's Player; Tom Sumner, Master's Player.

LonDON End-of-Season Award Nominations

01/11/2024

Brixton Bulls are delighted to announce that we have 13 nominees across 7 categories in the London Rugby League Community Club Awards. The awards ceremony will on 7th November.

Adult Coach of the Year

Children’s Coach of the Year

Men’s Player of the Year

Master’s Player of the Year

Services to Rugby League

Volunteer of the Year

Club of the Year

Masters welcome Medway Dragons

20/10/2024

Brixton Bulls Masters play their final home game of the season

Brixton Bulls Masters faced off against Medway Dragons in a tight, competitive game played in true Masters spirit. Tom Sumner was the star for the Bulls, scoring four tries to keep the game close throughout. With the last play of the match, Roy Keightley crossed the line in the corner to round off the day with a final try.

Afterwards, both teams enjoyed beers and shared food, celebrating the friendly rivalry that defines Masters rugby.

Sun, 20 Oct
Masters  0   0  Medway Dragons

Open Age End-of-Season Awards

18/10/2024

Brixton Bulls are pleased to announce the open age awards for the 2024 season:

Brixton Host South London Schools Rugby League Championship

18/10/2024

Brixton Bulls recently hosted the Year 8 South London Rugby League Championships, with over 50 players coming to the Bulls to test each other at rugby league. In a fantastic competition the matches were very exciting, with some high quality rugby league being played. 

John Fisher lived up to their high quality rugby pedigree, eventually winning to become Year 8 South London Champions, but only on points difference from another South London Rugby Powerhouse, Langley Park, with the match between them ending in a thrilling 8-all draw.

Relative newcomers, Kingsdale, nearly pulled off a shock in the opening match, buoyed by the presence of half a dozen Brixton Bulls players in their team, before finally succumbing 12-8. This left all to play for in the final match between John Fisher and Kingsdale, and the scores were locked at 12-12 with only a few mins to go, before John Fisher's all-round game saw them pull through 24-12, and take home the title.

John Fisher will now progress to the London Finals in the National Champion Schools Competition on 14th November, though given the strength of Rugby League in South London, there may be scope for Langley Park to join them as a lucky loser.

Primary End-of-Season Awards

12/10/2024

Saturday saw our end-of-season awards for the U10 and younger on Tooting Common. It’s been an absolutely awesome year and a pleasure to get to know the parents and the kids better. We’ve seen the players all develop and take their game to the next level. It’s been our privilege to coach them.

Bulls Represent London

30/09/2024

It was a fantastic day of rugby league yesterday, as the teams from London Premier combined to form a London squad to take on the East & Midlands at Hemel Stags.

Patrick Joyce, Ugo Thomas-Onyeji, Marcus Alexander-Neil and Ben Cowell were selected to represent Brixton Bulls. There were more honours as Ben led out London for their first game, and Marcus in his “last game” of RL leading them in their final game.

The tournament was a clear signal of how strong RL is in the south. A huge shoutout has to go to the back room staff in bringing these different teams together, all eyes are now on a potential south versus north exhibition game in the future. 

Brixton Bull earns England call-up

18/09/2024

Brixton Bulls RLFC has gained international recognition with the call-up of a Masters player to the England squad for this autumn’s Tri-Nations tournament in Belfast.

Full back Tim Probert, 45, has been selected in the 20-man squad for the triangular series against Ireland and Wales in mid-November.

Tim, who joined the Bulls over-35s contingent in their inaugural 2023 season, has previously represented Great Britain in the over 40s category at tag rugby and last year played in the Tag Rugby World Cup in Limerick, Ireland. 

“I’m delighted to be given the opportunity to represent my country at rugby league,” he said.

“I am very grateful to the organisers of Brixton Bulls Masters, particularly Pablo Bawdekar and Greg Bailey, who worked so hard to get it off the ground last year and continue to give older generations the chance to play our great game in London.”

While Tim is the first Brixton Bull to be selected for the England ‘Lionhearts’, he is not the first to have won a Masters international cap.

That honour goes to Pablo, who represented a combined Australia and New Zealand side against Great Britian at Rochdale in July 2010.

The England Masters selection process means Tim and Pablo are unlikely to be the last Brixton Bulls to represent their nation.

“Once somebody has played for England Masters they cannot be selected again, so there’s every chance we’ll see another player line up for the Lionhearts in the near future.”

Sat, 14 Sep
Swindon  0   0  Masters

Junior Player of the Year Awards

01/09/2024

Congratulations to the eight Brixton Bulls players nominated for the Junior Rugby League Player of the Year Awards for London & South East 2024, and a special shoutout to Nathaniel Bent for winning the U14 category.

The awards were presented at halftime during the thrilling match between the London Broncos and Leeds. Former London Broncos player and England International Ikram Butt handed out the honors in front of a packed crowd. Brixton Bulls had more nominees than any other club, with over 30 players nominated from eight community clubs across the region. The winners were selected by a panel from the London Broncos, the London Rugby League Foundation, the London Junior League, and the RFL.

Junior Girls

Winner: Abigail Rowell – London Broncos Development

Primaries

Winner: Alfie Impey – Brentwood Eels

U12 Boys

Winner: Henry Jensen – Elmbridge Eagles

U14 Boys

Winner: Nathaniel Bent – Brixton Bulls

U16 Boys

Winner: Eddie Atherton – Hemel Stags

Brixton Grand Final Disappointment

31/08/2024

Frustration for open age side as West Warriors come from behind to win the Grand Final

Brixton's amazing season ended in disappointment as Wests came back from a 20-0 deficit to win the Grand Final against a Bulls side down to 11 men.

The team played with determination and grit, and they played for each other, but in the end the circumstances weren't there for a win.

Sat, 31 August
West Warriors  24   20  Men's 

Masters Travel to Medway

31/08/2024

Medway Dragons welcome combined Brixton & Aldershot teams for game truly played in the spirit of Masters

Saturday saw the return from injury of last year's player of the year, Greg Bailey. Donning yellow shorts, his valiant efforts in defence weren't enough to stop Medway's superb ball skills and speed down the wing. Steve Cook put on a valiant effort after his epic trek to the match, and Paul McCarthy showed some quick thinking in the "Almost Very Good Play of the Day".

It was a great afternoon, and afterwards Medway proved their generosity once again with beer and a huge spread at the Cannon.

Sat, 31 August
Medway Dragons  0   0  Masters 

Men's Team Win Semi-Final

17/08/2024

Open Age get revenge for last season's semi-final with victory over London Chargers

With the conditions in contrast with last year's wet and low scoring semi-final, the Bulls always looked in control, going 10-0 up early on. It was a great team effort with some incredible forwards doing the hard yards in the sun. The Bulls exposed the Chargers wings to take a convincing lead, although a late push from the Chargers made the score line more respectable. It was a great all round team performance.

Ugo Thomas was man-of-the-match with five tries. Hancock and Leadley added one each.  Sheehy scored four conversions, and Burke one.

Get the 31 August in your diary for the final against Wests after their dominant win over Medway Dragons.

Sat, 17 Aug
Men's  38   22  London Chargers

Men's Team Top Table

27/07/2024

Open Age finish top of table, despite final round defeat to rivals Medway Dragons

Our Open Age team finished the regular season at the top of the table, with an incredible nine wins from ten. West Warriors were second with seven wins.

The final game was tough and although Brixton twice led by ten points the match was much closer than the score line suggested. In the second half the Dragons came back strongly, with two late tries sealing the win.

There were tries from Ugo Thomas (x2), Emmet Banahan, Joe Leadley, and Ben Cowell. Adam Sheehy completed four conversions.

Despite the disappointment of this defeat, by topping the league Brixton will be playing with a home advantage for the semi-final in two weeks.

Sat, 20 July
Medway Dragons  38   28  Men's 

Wests Masters 9s Tournament

27/07/2024

Three London Masters players headed to Swindon for the Wests Masters 9s tournament, teaming up with Solent in a collaboration that clicked.

Tom was on fire, scoring tries left and right. Newcomer Pete played like a seasoned pro, quickly finding his stride. Pablo brought passion and energy to the field, driving the team forward with his enthusiastic play.

After the 9s, the inaugural South East vs. South West Origin 13-a-side match kicked off. This new tradition in Masters Rugby promises plenty of excitement in the years to come.

All in all, it was a day of great rugby, showcasing the skills and camaraderie of the Masters community.

Juniors End-of-Season Awards

24/07/2024

Wednesday saw our end-of-season awards for the U11, U12, and U14 teams, held at Streatham Common. It's been an incredible season for Brixton Bulls in our 20th year, and it was a challenge for the coaches to select the stand-out players. In the end, the awards went to the following players:

The awards for the U7, U8, U9, and U10 teams will be presented in September.

U14S Are Treble Winners

20/07/2024

Brixton Bulls U14s Complete the Treble with Grand Final Victory

Brixton Bulls U14s completed the League, Cup and 9s treble with a 50-12 victory over Brentwood Eels in the London Junior League Grand Final giving them an unbeaten season, with 10 wins from 10 matches. 

The Final started in difficult fashion for the Bulls with some early errors, and some strong defence from the Eels. However, some good handling from half back Robson gave skipper Bent some space on the right, and his offload put full-back Zidour in in the corner, while stand off Smith then scored with a powerful run from the kick off. This gave the Bulls a 10-0 lead, but the Eels hit back to make it 10-6 mid way through the fist half. From this point the Bulls took control, with prop Stone-Townsend crashing over, Smith scoring a second from the kick off, and Zidour scoring the try of the match collecting an outside pass on the move from left centre Wold on the half-way line, and racing under the posts.

The second half saw more of the same, with second row Hale touching down after offloads from both Bent and Zidour, Zidour jinking through for another, then putting Smith in for his third with a neat draw and pass, before a nice jink and offload by hooker Jones created space for Zidour to score his fourth. Robson kicked 7 of his 8 attempts to take the score to 50, while Eels scored a late consolation try.

Sat, 20 Jul
U14  50   12  Brentwood Eels

Men Romp to VIctory Against Elmbridge

20/07/2024

What a send off! Two tries from Tommy Beale in front of his travelling fans contributed to the Bulls’ massive win over the Eagles. The big win guarantees the Bulls a home semi-final on 17 August.

There were also tries from Ugo Thomas (x2), Emmet Banahan (x2), Joe Leadley, James Amarchee, Ben Cowell, JD Smith, and Charlie Milner. Adam Sheehy completed eight conversions.

Emmet Banahan was awarded MOM for his energetic performance at hooker, an energy he matched in his off field performance..

Sat, 20 Jul
Men's   60   6  Elmbridge Eagles

U12 Lose Nail Biting Grand Final

20/07/2024

First and foremost, a massive thank you to everyone for their dedication and hard work this season.

Last year was challenging for us, playing up an age group and coming close to winning only one game. Despite the difficulties, we retained five key players: Jackson, Marmont-Robertson, Hale, Beeny, and McMillan, with three of them featuring in today’s grand final. This year, we welcomed 16 new players and saw the return of Cassidy after a year off. Our season included a nines tournament, four league games, a semi-final, and a grand final. We also held around 12 Wednesday training sessions, totalling about 18 hours of rugby league.

The journey has been incredible, watching you all grow and develop a passion for the game. From winning the nines tournament at the beginning of the season to losing our first league game, we bounced back and showed our class by defeating Elmbridge Blue, Bromley, and Eastern Rhinos. Our character shone through in a tight semi-final against Bromley, setting us up for the grand final against the team we lost to at the start of the season.

On the day of the grand final, nerves were high among the players and coaches. The first half ended 16-8 to Elmbridge. In the second half, with the nerves settling, we scored two quick tries to level the score at 16-16, and with a successful kick, we led 18-16. Brixton’s defence was ferocious, but Elmbridge managed to regain the lead to 20-18 with four minutes to go. A couple of errors allowed Elmbridge to score again, sealing the game.

The lads showed immense character, persistence, and resilience, fighting back from a two-score deficit. Although the result wasn’t in our favour, we are incredibly proud of every single player who has been part of this journey.

Try scorers were Afranie-Wilson (x2), Reid, and Cassidy, with one conversion from McMillan.

Once you don the yellow and black shirt, you are a Bull forever—part of the journey and part of the family. Here’s to the 2025 season, where we can push on, grow, and become even tighter as a team.

Once a Bull, always a Bull. Up the Bulls!

Sat, 20 July
U12  18   26  Elmbridge Eagles Black 

U11 Play Grand Final Festival

20/07/2024

The Brixton Bulls U11s had a tough first quarter against a much-improved Brentwood Eels. Despite the challenging start, the Bulls fought back with impressive defensive line speed and strong attacking play, taking the lead by halftime. Notable performances came from Weathers and Jones, who made several strong carries.

In the second half, the older players were rested, allowing younger talents like Bawdeker, Bailey, and Robson to shine with their powerful carries. Despite fatigue setting in and the Brentwood twins seizing control of the game late on, the Bulls never lost their spirit.

It was encouraging to see the team's progress over the season, with Searle earning Player of the Day honors for his excellent carries, smart decision-making, and a fantastic try-saving tackle.

The U11s showed great resilience and development, reflecting a positive future for the team.

Sat, 20 Jul
U11  0   0  Brentwood Eels

U9 Play Grand Final Festival

20/07/2024

Bulls Shine in Hemel Rugby Clash

Three fired-up Bulls made the trip to Hemel, the home of rugby league in the south. They were greeted by impressive facilities, including a gym, stadium, and tuck shop, which left the boys wide-eyed with excitement.

Seamlessly slotting into the Brentford team, the Bulls' leadership qualities quickly became evident on the field. Sia took charge, executing some impressive grubbers that caught the eye of the Eels' coach. So impressed was he that he even christened the move "banana."

Williams delivered a solid performance as usual, making the game look effortless with his consistent and reliable play. However, it was Yabsley who truly stole the show. His incredible runs, flawless technical tackles, and precise passing earned him the man of the match award.

The match marked a great end to the season, with the team now eagerly looking forward to their awards ceremony in September.

We reload in the new year as U11s. It get a little more serious and the players have been training at that level. Get excited, and bring a friend!

Sat, 20 Jul
U9  0   0  Brentwood Eels
U9  0   0  Elmbridge Eagles 

Brixton Celebrate 20 Years

13/07/2024

Brixton Bulls players, parents, and coaches, both past and present, gathered at the Great North Wood to celebrate the club's 20th anniversary. Thank you to everyone who attended—it was wonderful to see familiar faces from both the past and present. Here's to another 20 years! Rick Jones and our president, Wilf Thomas-Smith, delivered speeches. Rick expressed gratitude to all who help run the club and highlighted the impact it has on our young players. Wilf recounted the club's history, from its early days in Brockwell Park to today, where we proudly field seven teams. It hasn't always been easy, but it's certainly been worth it.

U14 Win Again

13/07/2024

In their final league game of the season, the Brixton Bulls U14s embarked on a long journey to Brentwood. Having already secured their spot in the Grand Finals, the game was less pressured, providing an excellent opportunity for our developing players to gain valuable game time.

The match began with Brentwood fielding 11 players, prompting us to adjust our numbers accordingly to ensure a fair contest. Brentwood came out strong, scoring three quick tries in succession. It took some time for the Bulls to find their defensive rhythm and ensure they were completing their sets properly.

Our breakthrough came when Hookins crossed the line under the sticks after a well-executed set. This score seemed to ignite the Bulls' momentum, and from there, strong performances across the board helped us get into our stride.

By halftime, the Bulls had managed to level the scores, and they carried this momentum into the second half, ultimately taking a comfortable lead and ending the season unbeaten. Special mention goes to Anderson for his outstanding tackling. Tries were scored by Wold, Onyejekwe (twice), Campbell, Hale, and Fyffe. Robson was perfect with his conversions until he left the field, at which point Coombes stepped up to successfully kick the final conversion.

Kudos to Ulbrich and Hale, who demonstrated great sportsmanship by playing for Brentwood when their numbers dropped to 10. Hale even took delight in scoring against his own team, showcasing his versatile skills and competitive spirit. We are incredibly proud of how they conducted themselves in this situation.

Overall, it was a fantastic morning of rugby league played in a superb atmosphere. Now, the focus shifts to the Grand Final. Well done, Bulls!

Sat, 13 Jul
Brentwood Eels  22   42  U14 

U12 Win Semi-Final

13/07/2024

Brixton Bulls U12 beat Bromley Bengals in league play off semi final.

Brixton had an easy win over Bromley earlier in the season but this was a very different Bromley team who arrived early, warmed up impressively and looked much bigger physically than Brixton.

Brixton started the game well completing sets and moving the ball well leading to Cassidy scoring an early try. Bromley scored their own try in reply using the spaces out wide to score in the corner. Wilson came on to the pitch soon and his balanced strong running led to Brixton dominating and scoring two further tries through Cassidy and Reid. Brixton lost their concentration just before half time and allowed Bromley to score another try so the score at the interval was 16-12 to Brixton.

In the second half Brixton’s defence was preventing Bromley from getting their attack going. Brixton scored further tries from Reid and Cassidy and missed at least three other try scoring opportunities. In the last  five Brixton picked up a few injuries and allowed Bromley two late tries. The coaching team’s nerves were shredded by now and all were relieved to hear the referee say that he would blow the final whistle after the conversion of Bromley’s final try with the score 26-22 to Brixton.

It was a well deserved win for Brixton over a Bromley team who played lots of good rugby and whose coaching team were a class act throughout. The whole team of starters and replacements were excellent for Brixton. Apart from those named already Reid and Robertson stood out. The final is at Hemel Hempstead next week against Elmbridge Black. This Brixton team will be a match for anyone.

Sat, 13 Jul
U12  26   22  Bromley Bengals

Open Age Still Undefeated in League

13/07/2024

Open Age continue their brilliant form with victory at Wests Warriors.

As the Brixton Bulls Open Age team moved into the business end of the season with just four weeks until the finals, they faced a crucial match against the West Warriors at Barnes Bridge. A victory would secure a home semi-final and align with the club's 20th-anniversary celebrations.

The Bulls were without top try-scorer Ugo Onyeji but fielded a strong pack featuring fan favorites Marcus Alexander-Neil and Tommy Beale. Despite a shaky warm-up and late arrivals, the game kicked off with the Bulls showing early promise, thanks to the smart kicking of emergency hooker Adam Sheehy and Joe Leadley.

Although Wests ran hard, the Bulls were winning the arm wrestle. Josh Burke's disallowed try and Ben Cowell's near miss kept the match tight. The breakthrough came when Burke's quick thinking set up Elliot Hagan for the opening score. Despite accumulating penalties, the Bulls' fans roared when Marcus finally arrived, boosting the team’s morale.

Wests capitalized on Brixton’s penalties to level the score and then take the lead. However, a revitalized Bulls team equalized just before halftime, thanks to Ben McGuiness's try, making it 12-12.

The second half saw Brixton take control. A training ground move involving Sheehy, Leadley, and Beale led to a try under the posts, followed by another from Leadley. Sheehy's flawless kicking extended the lead to 24-12.

Wests fought back with a try, narrowing the gap to 24-18. However, Brixton's pressure paid off as Marcus crashed over for a try, with Sheehy converting to make it 32-18. Late drama ensued with Coach Josh Burke and a Wests player sent to the sin bin. Wests scored again, bringing it to 32-24 with seconds remaining.

In a tense finish, Joe Leadley's last-ditch tackle prevented Wests from scoring, allowing the Bulls to see out the game safely. Leadley was named Man of the Match, while Burke earned the Day's Disappointment.

Next week, Brixton welcomes Elmbridge in what promises to be an emotional occasion, bidding farewell to club legend, and Bulltra favourite Tamaara Nicholson. Her partner Tommy Beale will also be leaving. We hope many fans will join us to celebrate their contributions and cheer on the Bulls!

Sat, 13 Jul
Wests Warriors  24   32  Men's

Masters Host Aldershot At elmbridge

13/07/2024

With Streatham & Croydon unavailable, the Masters travelled to Elmbridge on Saturday for another exhibition for our hosts with Aldershot & Fleet (plus guests from Spitfires). It was great to see several players making their debuts for the Bulls, including guest star Paul from Underbank Rangers. After a brief coaching session from Pablo, the Bulls put together some text book sets resulting in some great tries, including a brace for debutant Jamie, and complemented by excellent defensive work from the gold and green shorters. Another great afternoon of Masters rugby league. Thanks to Elmbridge for their excellent hosting.

Sat, 13 Jul
Masters  0   0  Aldershot & Fleet

U14 Win London Cup

06/07/2024

Brixton U14 triumph against Elmbridge Eagles

Brixton Bulls U14s entered the Cup Final on Saturday at Rosslyn Park against Elmbridge Eagles in buoyant mood, having beaten the same opposition by meaningful scores in their previous two matches. However, after a shaky start it quickly became apparent that this would be no walk in the park, and Brixton were forced into some strong goal line defence to keep the opposition out. Errors continued to cost the Bulls, as the completed only two of their 11 sets in the first half. One of the two completions leading to a quality try for fullback Zidour on the left hand side, but Elmbridge hit straight back with a high kick finding space on the last tackle. The left Brixton down 6-4 at the break.

In the second half Brixton's ball control improved to an extent and smart passes from half-back Robson enabled 2nd row Williamson, and left centre Ulrich to go over, giving Brixton a 14-6 lead with 10 mins to go. Elmbridge weren't done however, and a neat switch lead to their second score to leave Brixton with a nerve jangling last minute. Some more solid defence, which had been Brixton's hallmark of the day held Elmbridge out for the last few plays, and Brixton brought home the Cup Trophy, 14-10. Right Centre and Skipper, Bent, was awarded Player of the Match by Kieran Robertson, the London Broncos Reserve Team Coach.

Sat, 06 Jul
U14  14   10  Elmbridge Eagles

Open Age Team Win Again

06/07/2024

The Men's team hosted London Chargers for a competitive fixture, finishing winners by 40 points to 36.

Sat, 06 Jul
Men's  40   36  London Chargers

Brixton Minis at Elmbridge

06/07/2024

Brixton field three sides at Elmbridge primary match

The Brixton Bulls primary section travelled to Elmbridge Eagles for matches at U8, U10, and U11. All three games were competitive and a lot of fun, and it was great to see the progress made by both sides over the season.

Sat, 06 Jul
Elmbridge Eagles  0   0  U8
Elmbridge Eagles  0   0  U10
Elmbridge Eagles  0   0  U11

Brixton Host North Herts

29/06/2024

Open Age team hold their own against SCL opposition

With their league match against Brighton postponed, the open age team invited North Herts Crusaders from the Southern Conference League to Steatham & Croydon for a friendly. The SCL is the fourth tier of the British rugby league system and is the highest level of amateur rugby outside of Northern England. Brixton continued their excellent form this season, leading until the final moments of the game, when the Crusaders wrestled victory away with a last minute try.

Try scorers were U. Thomas (x3), B. Cowell, F. Akintoye, and T. Beale, with man-of-the-match Ben Cowell in his first appearance of the season. 

Sat, 29 Jun
Men's  30   32  North Herts Crusaders

Masters Travel to Cardiff

29/06/2024

Tough day in Wales for our over 35s

It was a great day in the sun for a mixed team of Brixton, Solent, and Hammersmith players as they travelled to Cardiff for matches against Leigh East and Cardiff Blue Dragons. The matches were tough, and our combinations worse, but everything was played in the spirit of masters, and there was plenty to talk about on the drive home. 

Sat, 29 Jun
Cardiff Blue Dragons  0   0  Masters
Leigh East  0   0  Masters

U14 Qualify for Grand Final

22/06/2024

Brixton U14 beat Elmbridge to reach the 2024 Grand Final

Brixton Bulls U14s faced Elmbridge Eagles for a second time with victory for either side set to put them into the Grand Final. After some tough opening exchanges, some smart work from half-back D Robson and right centre Bent put them in a position for prop Campbell to crash over. The match remained tight but a neat dummy from hooker Jones created space for winger Simon to outstrip the defence and score in the right corner, while an interception try from Bent created a bit of breathing space. Elmbridge hit back, however, dotting down just before half-time against some tired Brixton defence. Brixton managed to score right on the stroke of half time, with an offload from prop Ndekwe helping full-back Zidour score on the stroke of half-time.

The second half was a different story as Brixton Bulls cut loose. Second row Williamson scored early on with a surging run from half-way, with Zidour scoring a long-range effort from the kick-off. Wold and Fyffe (2) also got in on the action before Bent grabbed his second and Onyejekwe scored on debut. Robson kicked 7 goals before Smith and Coombes kicked one each to make the final score 62-6.

Sat, 22 Jun
U14  62   6  Elmbridge Eagles

Comfortable Win for Brixton U12

22/06/2024

Brixton U12 defeat Eastern Rhinos in friendly match

With Eastern Rhinos unable to field a full side for a league match, Brixton leant their opponents players to make a friendly possible. Brixton ran out comfortable winners with Cloney-Fisher man-of-the match for his hat-trick and strong defensive play. There were also notable performances from Beeney with at least two tries, and Reid with a perfect kicking record.

Sat, 22 Jun
U12  50   16  Eastern Rhinos
Men's  W   O  Brighton & Hove 

Twickenham Primary Festival

16/06/2024

Brixton Bulls Shine at Twickenham Festival and Guard the Stoop for London Broncos Match

The Brixton Bulls Primary section had an action-packed and thrilling weekend as they participated in a festival in Twickenham before attending the much-anticipated London Broncos vs. St Helens match at the Stoop.

The festival kicked off with our youngest stars, the U7 team, facing off against the Elmbridge Eagles. The U7s displayed impressive skills and determination, showcasing the growth and potential of our future rugby league champions.

The U9 were competing against a combined team from the Elmbridge Eagles and Eastern Rhinos. The match was a testament to the hard work and training the team has put in, with both sides playing with great spirit and sportsmanship.

The excitement continued as our U11 squad split into two sides to challenge another combined team from Elmbridge Eagles and Eastern Rhinos. Despite the alternating bouts of sun and rain, the players remained undeterred, delivering stellar performances and enjoying every moment on the pitch. The festival atmosphere was electric, with players, coaches, and supporters all revelling in the day’s activities.

After the festival, the Brixton Bulls had the special honour of participating in the pre-game ceremony at the Stoop. Our young athletes had the incredible experience of serving as guards of honour, proudly welcoming the St Helens and London Broncos players onto the field. This unique opportunity not only thrilled the children but also provided them with unforgettable memories as they stood alongside some of the sport’s top talents.

The Brixton Bulls community would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Elmbridge Eagles, Eastern Rhinos, and everyone involved in organizing the festival. The day was a huge success, filled with camaraderie, excellent rugby, and unforgettable experiences for our young players.

As we continue to nurture and develop our teams, events like these play a crucial role in fostering a love for the game and building lifelong connections within the rugby league community. We look forward to many more exciting events and opportunities for our players.

Go Bulls!

Sun, 16 Jun
U7  0   0  Elmbridge Eagles
U9  0   0  Elmbridge Eagles / Eastern Rhinos
U11 Amber  0   0  Elmbridge Eagles / Eastern Rhinos
U11 Black  0   0  Elmbridge Eagles / Eastern Rhinos
U11 Amber  0   0  U11 Black

Open Age Team make iT 4 from 4

15/06/2024

Two tries from Thomas-Smith helped the Brixton Bulls continue their unbeaten campaign and stay at the top of the table.

Man-of-the match was Alexander-Neil for the second game in a row.

Up the Bulls!

Sat, 15 Jun
Medway Dragons  10   28  Men's

U14 Win Cup SemI-Final

15/06/2024

Brixton Bulls U14s travelled to Brentwood Eels in tropical conditions on Saturday for the Cup Semi-Final. Brixton got off to a strong start with a powerful run and an offload from prop Campbell setting up full-back Zidour for his first try. Campbell follow up himself a few moments later, crashing over from close range before lovely cut out passes on both the left and the right gave Brixton speedsters, Fyffe and Simon the space to race in, and take the score to 24-0.

Brentwood hit back, however, after some sloppy errors from the Bulls, to narrow the gap to 24-10, before great lead up work from the team gave Zidour the space to cut back under the posts, to make it 30-10 to the Bulls at the break.

The second half was a tighter affair, with strong defence from both sides, but two more assists from Zidour produced tries for half-back Robson, and skipper Bent. Brentwood scored another before Zidour rounded off proceedings dotting down in the left corner after some good handling inside left him unopposed. Robson kicked four of the goals in windy conditions to make the final score 42-16.

Sat, 15 Jun
Brentwood Eels  16   42  U14

U12 Win at Elmbridge

15/06/2024

Brixton Bulls U12s travelled to Elmbridge on Saturday to take on the Elmbridge Blue Eagles in the London Junior League. Brixton got off to a strong start with good work down the left hand side enabling second row Cassidy to dive over on the left, with half-back Marmont-Robertson slotting a difficult kick from out wide. Elmbridge hit back, before Brixton prop Afranie-Wilson managed to squeeze over under the sticks, with stand off Jones adding the extras.

The Bulls got off to a difficult start in the second half, with Elmbridge managing to find the touch line, and they narrowed the gap to two points early in the second half. However good teamwork, and strong running saw tries from loose forward Reid, and a second effort from Afranie-Wilson. To their credit, Elmbridge weren’t finished, and were hammering against the Brixton line in the last few minutes. However, the Bulls managed to keep their try line intact, thanks to some brave defence, and come away with a victory, 20 points to 10.

Sat, 15 Jun
Elmbridge Blue Eagles  10   20  U12

Masters Exhibition at Elmbridge Eagles

15/06/2024

Brixton Bulls help show cases masters rugby league at Elmbridge Eagles

Saturday was a great day to break ground on Surrey Masters rugby league, as Elmbridge Eagles joined forces with the Brixton Bulls to take on a combined Southampton and Aldershot team. 

The weather was a shocker as it equally drenched and then burnt the players. But play was 100% razzle-dazzle! Some notable play was had between Sanj Virdi, Kev Naylor and Ed Cameron, who had no previous rugby league experience, but all dads of junior players at the Elmbridge Eagles. They had no trouble finding their way to the try line and setting a solid defensive line. 

Masters is a fun way to play alongside coaches, parents and volunteers from other clubs in the rugby league family, as well as your own local club. The freshly recruited Elmbridge junior players' parents and junior Elmbridge coaches Kevin Rudd and Rob Hughes (in Brixton shorts) linked up with Aussie Pablo Bawdekar and other Masters players from Brixton Bulls (wearing Eagles jerseys). The combinations were 'electric' with some old school 'run around' moves from the 1980s - Pure joy! As is tradition, the old boys came off the field with massive grins on their faces and grabbed a few drinks in the sun, whilst the stories got taller and legends were created from the skills on display.

As the game was played in the finest Masters spirit the final score was 0-0. Elmbridge hope to join another Masters rugby league event soon. Thanks to all the Masters players who made the journey to play, organise, and officiate the game.

Sat, 15 Jun
Masters  0   0  Solent Spitfires

Bulls At Challenge Cup Final

08/06/2024

After playing in the Cup Final festival against teams from all over the country in the morning, nearly 50 Brixton Bulls, from U7s to U12s, plus a few excited coaches, travelled to Wembley Stadium where they took part in a parade around the pitch in front of thousands of rugby league fans. They then sat in the stands to enjoy the Challenge Cup Final between Warrington and Wigan, and and picked up a few tips while they were there.

U12 At Challenge Cup Festival

08/06/2024

Our U12 team took on a challenging schedule at the Challenge Cup festival, splitting into two squads to maximize participation. Despite facing some opposition teams with fewer than nine players, we aimed to maintain balanced squads and ensure everyone got plenty of game time.

Overall, the teams performed admirably. They secured two impressive wins against formidable northern opponents. The highlight was a thrilling draw, with both teams scoring three tries each, showcasing outstanding defensive efforts.

However, our matches against Elmbridge proved tough. In the penultimate match, we narrowly lost 5 tries to 4. The final game saw us defeated by a clear margin.

Throughout the day, our defence was commendable; while no official Player of the Day was awarded, special recognition goes to Kevonne for his exceptional defensive performance.

Sat, 8 Jun
U12  0   0  Elmbridge Eagles Blue
U12  0   0  Elmbridge Eagles Black
U12  0   0  Liverpool Lions
U12  0   0  Swindon St George
U12  0   0  Hindpool Black
U12  0   0  Hindpool Amber

U11 At Challenge Cup Festival

08/06/2024

U11 face strong opponents at The Hive

Brixton Bulls U11s faced a strong Leamington Royals side in the first match, just edging the contest with skipper D Jones leading the way with his tackle count. Next up were familiar rivals Elmbridge Eagles, the Bulls came away with the win, with the highlight being John's fantastic line speed. Against a younger Brentwood Eels side the Bulls were always on top and John's line speed had spread through the team as they put in a dominant display, with both Rees and White crossing the line. The match against N.E.W. Ravens from the Midlands was much tighter, with Fraser being the stand out performer, making some try saving tackles and scoring two tries, along with excellent distribution from McBride. Kippax Welfare were the strongest team the Bulls faced particularly with their tackle technique and super strong defensive line, which the Bulls struggled to breakdown, despite some charging runs from forwards Weathers, Boahen and M Jones. In the final game the Bulls faced Bassetlaw Bulldogs. The tiring Bulls were in a bit of a hole before Esprit-Tabiowo dug them out of it with three length of the field specials. A great performance from the Bulls against some quality opposition with Fraser awarded the Bulls' Player of the Day.

Sat, 8 Jun
U11  0   0  Bassetlaw Bulldogs
U11  0   0  Kippax Welfare
U11  0   0  N.E.W. Ravens
U11  0   0  Brentwood Eels
U11  0   0  Elmbridge Eagles
U11  0   0  Leamington Royals

U8 & U10 At Challenge Cup Festival

08/06/2024

Ahead of the Challenge Cup final at Wembley, Brixton Bulls travelled to the Hive in North London for the biggest primary festival of the year. With teams from around the country there was the opportunity to play at U8 and U10.

The U8 played a mix of tackle and touch matches, showing significant progression over the games.

On the other side of the stadium, and playing together as a side for the first time, the U10 players held their own against some organised and experienced rugby league opponents. Using designated first-receivers and dummy-halves, they brought consistency and shape to their attacking play. Their defensive attitude and resilience was formidable and they showed great teamwork and energy over six tough, close games.

Well done to all the players! We hope you shall continue like this.

Sat, 8 Jun
U10  0   0  Swindon St George /  Liverpool Lions
U10  0   0  Heworth White
U10  0   0  Shine All Golds
U10  0   0  Emley Moore
U10  0   0  Wigan St Cuthberts
U10  0   0  Kippax Welfare

U8  0   0  Brentwood Eels
U8  0   0  Liverpool Lions
U8  0   0  Wigan St Cuthberts Amber
U8  0   0  Leamington Royals
U8  0   0  N.E.W. Ravens
U8  0   0  Wigan St Cuthberts Green

Big Day for Brixton Bulls

01/06/2024

Brixton Bulls field seven sides in one day of glorious rugby league

Brixton Bulls enjoyed a full day of rugby league action, beginning with a visit from our friends at Elmbridge Eagles for a series of matches against our primary section. We fielded teams at U7, U9 (with two sides - the Orange and the Black), and U11 levels.

The action continued with a league match for the U12 team, who secured a comprehensive victory against Bromley Bengals. This was followed by a friendly for the U14 side, who triumphed comfortably over St Albans.

The day concluded with a dominating league win by our open age team, who played at London Chargers. Leading throughout the match, they scored an impressive 44 points to 4.

Sat, 1 Jun
U7  0   0  Elmbridge Eagles
U9 Orange  0   0  Elmbridge Eagles
U9 Black  0   0  Elmbridge Eagles
U9 Orange  0   0  U9 Black
U11  0   0  Elmbridge Eagles
U12  48   8  Bromley Bengals
U14  46   6  St Albans Centurions
London Chargers   4   44  Men's

LonDon Broncos Primary Festival

26/05/2024

Brixton Bulls field U7, U9 and U11 teams at Wimbledon AFC Stadium

Two weeks after the U14 side had a convincing victory at Cherry Red Records Stadium, the home of Wimbledon AFC and London Broncos, it was the turn of our primary players.

The U7 trained with, and then played some tag matches with, the Elmbridge Eagles. They showed great competitive spirt, pulling off some great try-saving tag removals, and scoring many tries themselves.

The U9 side played two tough matches, against Elmbridge Eagles and Brentwood Eels, but they held their own. They've come on a long way in a short space of time. There were some great tackles and support runs and it was a joy to watch.

The U11 side put on a dominant performance against Brentwood Eels, showing great physicality to put pressure on their opponents, and to run home many tries.

After the festival we retired to the local pub for some light refreshment, before returning to watch London Broncos take on Hull KR.

60 kids aged from 5 to 11 have taken the opportunity to play proper rugby, on a proper pitch, in a proper stadium, something they will never forget. Many thanks to London Broncos for making this happen.

Sun, 26 May
U7  0   0  Elmbridge Eagles
U9  0   0  Elmbridge Eagles
U9  0   0  Brentwood Eels
U11  0   0  Brentwood Eels

Masters Travel to Medway

25/05/2024

An injury-depleted Brixton Bulls Masters team travelled out to the Medway towns for Dragons inaugural fixture at their new, well-appointed home ground. Supplemented by guests from Solent Spitfires and home team players, the Bulls put up a rousing performance with the scratch squad really gelling from the second quarter onwards and tries galore from Probert, Tipple, Crisp and several guest stars, before conceding the traditional 0-0 draw. It was a great day out, played in the spirit of Masters and under a blazing sun, with the usual libations and top notch spread laid on by our hosts at the Cannon post-match. Many thanks to our good friends at Dragons for looking after us so well.

Sat, 25 May
Medway Dragons  0   0   Masters

Open Age Side make it Two wins from Two

18/05/2024

Bulls remain undefeated after a tough match

Brixton Bulls welcomed West Warriors to Streatham & Croydon RFC for another tough game of rugby league. The first half saw the Bulls rampant, and they went into the break leading 22-0. In the second half the Warriors fought back, but in a nail-biting finish Brixton held on to run out 28-24 winners and lead the table after only two matches.

Sat, 18 May
Men's  28   24  West Warriors

Brixton Bulls U14 Win Again

18/05/2024

Bulls remain undefeated after a tough match

Brixton Bulls U14s travelled to Bromley early on Saturday morning to take on the Bengals. Bromley are always a strong team, and the two have had a number of tough encounters over the last couple of years, so Brixton knew it would be a difficult match.

The play was pretty even in the early stages with the wet conditions and small pitch contributing to plenty of errors on both sides. However some smart work down the right side lead to an opening try for Brixton right centre and skipper, Bent. Bromley hit back though to leave the scores at 6-6 as half time approached, before Brixton full back, Zidour swooped on a Bromley dropped ball to make it 12-6 to the Bulls at half time.

In the second half Brixton started well, and Zidour went over for his second after he was out in space on the right side to put Brixton in a strong position at 18-6. Bromley weren’t finished though, and capitalised on some more Brixton errors to tie the game at 18-18 with less than 10 minutes to go. Brixton regained their control and composure, however, for loose forward Hale to power over. Half back Robson added his fourth conversion to secure the win, 24-18.

Sat, 18 May
Bromley Bengals  18   24  U14

U14s beat Brentwood at AFC Wimbledon stadium

12/05/2024

A solid win at the home of the London Broncos

Brixton Bulls U14s had their second win out of two in the London Junior League, beating Brentwood Eels. Excitement was high before the match, which was being played at the AFC Wimbledon Stadium, at the home of the London Broncos, before their crunch Super League tie with Hull FC.

Brentwood got off to a strong start, scoring off the first set after a couple of defensive errors from Brixton. However it was one way traffic for the rest of the half, with half-back Robson pulling the strings, strong runs from the likes of Hale up front and strike running running out wide from Zidour and captain Bent. 

At the start of the second half it was a different story as Brentwood capitalised on some defensive lapses from Brixton to score a couple of tries, and bring themselves within 14 points.

However Brixton rallied again, scoring another 4 tries to make the final score 58-28.

Many thanks to the London Broncos for arranging the venue, and it was great to see both Broncos and Hull players watching much of the match. Both Brixton and Brentwood teams also stayed to watch the Broncos first Super League win of the season, in a great day for rugby league in London!

Photos @LondonBroncosRL

Sun, 12 May
U14  58   28  Brentwood Eels

Open Age Campaign Off To Winning Start

11/05/2024

Men's team victorious in first game of the season

Brixton Bulls travelled to Elmbridge Eagles on Saturday 11th May to begin the journey to the London & South East Grand Final. Our opponents have proven themselves worthy rivals after a series of fierce matches in recent years. So we knew to expect strong competition.

Brixton kicked off and immediately came under pressure. The Eagles were keen to stamp their mark on the match from the off and an opening set full of fast plays and hard runnjng led to a breakthrough. Elmbridge broke through the line on the right, and good support made for a simple opening score inside two minutes.

Faced with an uphill battle, the Bulls took things back to the basics we had been working on in pre-season. Spirited defence and completed sets saw Brixton make it to within 20m of the whitewash. The ball was moved fluidly from right to left before coming all the way back for Elliott Hagan to barrell over despite the attention of two defenders. Josh Burke nudged over from a wide angle to level things up.

Only six minutes later and Tommy Beale went over for a score in the same channel: Brixton's shape and execution were looking to pay dividends. On a hot and sunny opening day, Brixton went into the twenty minute water break up 12-6.

Kelland Thomas-Smith was the next Brixton try scorer before the half. The Bulls had the bit between their teeth and with the hard yards being made to look easy by the middles, momentum seemed on our side. Sadly, discipline was starting to fray. And towards the end of a first half peppered with penalties Ugo Thomas was shown yellow and was sent for an XL half time break. 18-6.

With a man advantage, Elmbridge looked to start the second half like they had begun the first. And an early score saw the Bulls' lead dwindle by 4 points. Soon after the Eagles struck again to make it a narrow 18-16 lead to Brixton.

Just as soon as we were back to our full complement, the ref sent two more Brixton players in the bin for some handbags following a penalised tackle. 

The two man deficit didn't seem to cow the Brixton players left on the pitch, however. Instructions from the (sin binned) player/coach to implement a bend-not-break defense were implemented to cut out any Elmbridge breaks. And heroic shots from the likes of Ben Cowell ensured they could never build up a head of steam.

And with a full set of 13 finally reinstated, this dogged defense saw its reward with two scores from Charlie Milner and Emmett Banahan (on debut) putting the match beyond reach.

Final score: 28-16

Sat, 11 May
Elmbridge Eagles  16   28  Men's

Brixton Host South Masters Festival

11/05/2024

Eight sides play in the biggest masters event in the South

This afternoon saw the biggest Rugby League weekend in London since 1952 when the British Empire XIII played New Zealand at Stamford Bridge. The 2024 South Masters Festival, hosted by Brixton at Streatham & Croydon RFC, took place in glorious sunshine. Over 100 players and eight teams participated, including London's own Brixton Bulls and Hammersmith Hills Hoists, our Southern rivals Aldershot & Fleet, Medway Dragons, Solent Spitfires, and Swindon St George, and more distant sides Cardiff Blue Dragons and team-of-the-day Toll Bar.

It was a top day out where the beer was flowing; thanks to London Broncos for drawing the raffle and donating a signed shirt for the auction. The festival was preceded by a refereeing course resulting in 14 newly qualified London/SE-based refs for all community games.

Sat, 11 May
Masters  0   0  Toll Bar
Masters  0   0  Swindon St George
Masters  0   0  Aldershot & Fleet

U12 Season Underway

11/05/2024

U12 lose first match of the season three tries to five

The players were massive today. We put on some great defence in the first half to see Elmbridge out which was rewarded with Idris' well worked try with the team giving great field position and some great passes out to the right edge. 

After a couple of exchanges and on the stroke of half time with some great field position we worked  great passes out to the left edge, where Euan found himself with space in front and scored a great try right on top of the corner flag. 

The second half saw a lot of defensive efforts going in and after a couple of Elmbridge tries we capitalised on their errors and battered their try line for 2-3 sets getting some repeat sets of 6 and finally Frazer found a gap on the left hand side and got himself over. 

It was a great first game by all involved: there is plenty to work on and plenty of positives. Heritage was player of the match with some awesome tackling and great carries. 

Finally, a big shout out to all the parents players and coaches for supporting the players as best as we could to help them grow.

Sat, 11 May
U12  12   26  Elmbridge Eagles Black 

Brixton Bulls U12s win Pre-Season 9s

27/04/2024

Brixton Bulls U12s emulate the U14s in winning the Pre-Season 9-a-side Tournament.

With nearly 20 players available, including many on debut, Brixton entered two mixed ability teams to face Bromley Bengals, Eastern Rhinos and two teams from Elmbridge Eagles. 

Brixton 1 won four of their games in the group stages, only drawing 3-3 with Elmbridge 2, who also won their four other games. This set up a re-match in the Final with Brixton 1 squeezing home in another very tight contest, 4-3, with Frazer Marmont-Robertson scoring the match winning try and earning himself the Player of the Tournament Award for his team.

Brixton 2 won one of their four games, against Eastern Rhinos, though almost got the better of Brixton 1, only going down 4-3 in the last minute, and had another tight 4-3 loss to a strong Bromley Bengals side. This left them 5th in the league table, but there were many very creditable performances, notably from Robbie Heritage, who was Player of the Tournament for his team. 

Many thanks to everyone for their efforts and looking forward to the start of the Junior League matches on 11th May!

Sat, 27 April
U12   Winners  9s Cup

Brixton U14 Win Opening League Match

20/04/2024

Brixton Bulls U14s won the opening match in the 2024 London Junior League, beating a strong Elmbridge Eagles side by 40-4. Brixton looked solid from the off, forcing a turnover on Elmbridge's first set, and looked to have scored from an excellent cross-field kick only to have it ruled out by a foot in touch. 

However, Brixton soon got on the score sheet after a sweeping move to the right, allowing right centre, Bent, the new skipper, to power over on his debut. This was followed by typically elusive running from full-back Zidour, and another from Bent in a carbon copy of the first try.

The Bulls were in a strong position at 12-0 after 15 minutes, but a period of poor ball control gave Elmbridge significant possession in the Brixton half, and the Eagles finally made this pay, stripping the Bulls for numbers down the right to make it 12-4 on the stroke of half time. 

The second half saw Brixton raise the quality. A quick play the ball from excellent second row Hale gave Zidour space against a back pedalling defence, and enabled him to use his footwork and pace to score from half way. After that, the Bulls looked in control. A back-hand flick from Zidour enabled Bent to go over unopposed for his hatrick. Half-back Robson, who controlled things well all game, stepped and dummied to go in under the posts. An offload and seven pass team move gave speedster Fyffe on the left wing the space to dive over in the corner before another bullocking run from prop Campbell saw him crash over. Robson also slotted 4 goals in difficult conditions.

Sat, 20 April
Elmbridge Eagles  4   40  U14

Brixton Throwbacks - 2019

15/04/2024

Celebrating 20 Years of Brixton Bulls!

Let's throw it back to 2019, with one of our own Sam Dore making his debut for Castleford Tigers U19. A bruiser on the field, and one of the nicest gents you will meet off it, Sam has been a credit to Brixton Bulls; he can also speak Mandarin.

We hope to see him back in the yellow and black this coming season.  

Brixton Bulls Club Shop

06/04/2024

We have a new Club Shop, thanks to O'Neills, the providers of our new men's kit.

Brixton Bulls merch is available in adult and children sizes.

U14 Win London 9s Comp

06/04/2024

A beautiful sunny day for the start of the rugby league season and the opening 9s festival for our U14s.

Last year our U14s had played up a year (all bar one U13) and it had been a tough season. To their credit they never gave up and although out powered by the bigger opposition we played some great rugby league. The boys were excited to see how they would be now at the top of their age group. 

Although only playing against three other teams the level of rugby across the board was high and it was typical 9s: fast, furious and physical. 

We had some new lads making their debuts and they proved great additions to the side. Bent running hard and strong and some great lines. Smith working hard on the wing and scoring a fantastic try from a great ball of Robson, going three quarters of the length of the field. Fyffe on the other wing scored as well, with Hale and Zidour all going over for the Bulls during the morning. 

We faced a strong Elmbridge black side who took us to a draw in our first game and we just beat Brentwood 3-2 in our second game. An injury caused a delay and somewhat halted the momentum of the day but we beat Elmbridge White to end up with a draw on points against Elmbridge Black at the top of the table. As time had ran away with us, due to the injury, we ended up with winning the cup on tries scored. 

A great morning of rugby league. Great to see the boys back on the field and it bides well for the rest of the season. Lots of fun and hard work to come for these lads but it's going to be an interesting season if the standard of rugby league was anything to go by on this bright but breezy April morning.

Sat, 06 April
U14  Winners  9s Cup

Brixton Throwbacks - 2019

05/04/2024

Celebrating 20 Years of Brixton Bulls!

Let's rewind to 2019, where Brixton Bulls legends Abeku and Marcus took their game to the global stage, representing Ghana in the Middle East and Africa Championship. It was quite the ride – they stumbled in their first match against Nigeria but bounced back strong, clinching a sweet victory over Cameroon in the final showdown and securing a respectable third place in the championship. Adding to the fanfare, coaching the Cameroonian team was none other than Kahlil, another familiar face from our Bulls family.

Andy Gilvary was the Ghana head coach at the time and one key people who helped create Brixton Bulls all those years ago. Here's to our global ambassadors and the legacy they've built.

Brixton on Rugby League Outsiders

28/03/2024

Meet Richard Jones of the Brixton Bulls Rugby League Club

Our very own Rick Jones sat down with Karl Walker and Craig Williams, of the Rugby League Outsiders podcast to discuss all things Brixton Bulls and the London community rugby game.

Rugby League Outsiders is a podcast where two passionate fans and former players, Karl Walker and Craig Williams, bring their love for the game to the Midlands. After relocating to the area, they were disappointed that rugby league wasn't as prevalent as in their former homes

However, instead of accepting defeat, Karl and Craig saw this as an opportunity to promote the sport and make it more accessible for others in the Midlands. They started the Rugby League Outsiders podcast to shed light on the hidden gems of rugby league in the region and to give a voice to those who may have been overlooked.

Tune in weekly as Karl and Craig share their insights and experiences, interview players and coaches, and delve into rugby league. From local clubs to the latest news, they've got you covered.

Brixton Throwbacks - 2013

24/03/2024

Celebrating 20 Years of Brixton Bulls!

Flashback to a historic moment in Brixton Bulls' journey: our first major trophy win, the U14 Finals in 2013! It's hard to believe it's been over twenty years since our team was founded, and each milestone along the way has been a testament to the hard work and dedication of our players, coaches, and supporters. From humble beginnings to this unforgettable victory, the spirit of the Bulls has always been about determination, teamwork, and passion for the game. Here's to many more years of success and memories on and off the field!

Sat, 23 March
Masters  0   0  Aldershot & Fleet
Masters  0   0  Solent Spitfires
Masters  0   0  Cardiff Blue Dragons
Played in joint team with Royal Navy

Brixton Throwbacks - 2012

08/03/2024

Celebrating 20 Years of Brixton Bulls!

Our journey began in 2004, and now we're marking our 20th anniversary with some amazing posts highlighting the best moments from our incredible history. Kicking off our throwback series is a memorable moment from February 2012: when England head coach Steve McNamara graced Norwood Park with his coaching skills on a typically chilly evening! It all started with a chance encounter between Alison, Philippa, and Steve, where they asked him to come down and take a session—a bold request, but shy bairns get nowt. Check out the familiar faces in the photo, some of whom went on to become Grand Final winners! Stay tuned for more nostalgia-filled posts as we celebrate two decades of Brixton Bulls excellence.

Team Colostomy Capital Clash

05/03/2024

Matches at Rosslyn Park against Team Colostomy to help raise awareness

This Sunday Brixton Bulls played two matches at Rosslyn Park against Team Colostomy to help raise awareness. There were two firsts for Brixton Bulls with a mother-daughter pairing, and both the mum and dad of one of our minis turning out together. It was a huge amount of fun for all of us and thanks again to Colostomy UK for putting on a great spectacle.

Colostomy UK formed their own rugby league side in 2018 to prove that a stoma is no barrier to playing even the toughest of contact sports and were amazed by the response.

From their website:

We’ve had amazing 2021, 2022, and 2023 seasons, building each year after an 18 month absence because of the Pandemic, generating some great awareness and publicity, and are looking forward to an even more exciting 2024 calendar where we’ll be launching new Wheelchair and Women’s Rugby League too!

Our origin team plays a mixture of rules depending on our opponents, and we’re always looking for new players. Our games are equally suitable for both male and female players regardless of your ability or experience.

Please get in touch with giovanni.cinque@colostomyuk.org.

Sun, 3 March
Team Colostomy  0   0  Over 35s
Team Colostomy  0   0  Touch

Bulls at Broncos

15/02/2024

Brixton Bulls Juniors attend London Broncos Development Days

Twenty Brixton Bulls Juniors have been benefitting from professional coaching at the London Broncos Development Days across U12s, U13s, U14s and U15s. The Development Days involved intensive training as well as evaluation, and are the first step towards the London Broncos Academy. The Junior Bulls are now looking forward to the start of the Junior League season in April, and are set to play competitive matches at U14s (Yr 8&9) and U12s (Yr 6&7) most Saturdays from April until July.

Sat, 13 January
Masters  0   0  Medway Dragons
Representing Hammersmith Hills Hoists

2023 Club of the Year

09/01/2024

More publicity for Brixton Bulls

At the end of last year Brixton Bulls were awarded the prestigious Club of the Year award at the London RL Foundation Awards.

In the December 2023 issue of Forty 20 magazine there were two articles featuring Brixton Bulls, and mentioning our achievement.

Following on from this, an article has now been published in South London Press about our Club of the Year award at the London Rugby League foundation.

Brixton Bulls Club of the Year