Strap yourselves in, because The Rugby World Cup is finally here. Time to see who's got what it takes to bring home the William Webb Ellis trophy.

Come join us at Millwall Rugby Club (Next to Island Gardens DLR, under the arches) as we show 21 matches LIVE from Japan. Opening early for the weekend games, our Clubhouse Officer Paul Fisher and his lively roster of Duty Manager’s (DMs), Bar Staff and Caterers will be on hand to welcome you to the Clubhouse with all manner of specials - including a Beer or Bubbles Brunch Offer - so that you can enjoy the RWC in the right way. 

If you’re a member, drinks are some of the cheapest you will find in London, with pints starting at £2.90 but note from 01 October 2019 non-members will pay approx. 20% more on all purchases from the bar. So whether you end up celebrating or commiserating during the tournament, that pint of Hophouse has now gone from £3.30 to £4.00 if you aren’t a member. You can sign up now by clicking here and don’t forget, we do also offer a social membership tier for those who are not regular players but still want to support Millwall Rugby and enjoy the various benefits of membership.

We will be open as usual on Wednesday evenings showing replays of the big games and also on match days through autumn as our own teams lean into the 25th season of Millwall rugby. Keep up to date with clubhouse openings, fixtures, events and more on the What’s On page but see below for our live listings for RWC 2019.

Youkoso. (ようこそ) welcome!; nice to see you!

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Live Matches // Replay

Sat. 21.09.19 - Bar Open  08.00am - France v Argentina // New Zealand v South Africa // Australia v Fiji // Japan v Russia

Sun. 22.09.19 -  Bar Open  08.30am - Ireland v Scotland // England v Tonga // Italy v Namibia 

Wed. 25.09.19 - Bar Open 19.00pm - Wales v Georgia // Russia v Samoa // Fiji v Uruguay

Sat. 28.09.19 - Bar Open  08.00am - Japan v Ireland // South Africa v Namibia // Italy vs Canada // England vs USA // Argentina vs Tonga

Sun. 29.09.19 - Bar Open  08.30am - Australia v Wales // Georgia v Uruguay

Wed. 02.10.19 - Bar Open 19.00pm - Scotland v Samoa // New Zealand v Canada // France vs USA

Sat. 05.10.19 - Bar Open  08.45am - England v Argentina // Japan v Samoa // Australia vs Uruguay // South Africa vs Italy // Ireland vs Russia // Georgia vs Fiji

Sun. 06.10.19 - Bar Open  08.30am - France v Tonga // New Zealand v Namibia

Wed. 09.10.19 - Bar Open 19.00pm - South Africa v Canada // Wales v Fiji // Scotland v Russia // Argentina v USA

Sat. 12.10.19 - Bar Open  09.00am - England v France  // Ireland v Samoa // New Zealand vs Italy // Australia vs Georgia

Sun. 13.10.19 - Bar Open  - 09.00am - Wales v Uruguay // Japan v Scotland // Namibia vs Canada // USA vs Tonga

Sat. 19.10.19- Bar Open  - 08.00am - Quarter-Finals 

Sat. 26.10.19 - Bar Open  08.45am - Semi-Finals

Sat. 02.10.19 - Bar Open  08.30am - Final

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Headed to the England v USA match this RWC? Then join us for an afternoon in Kobe as Kazu, the only Japanese Millwallian, shows us around a few bars in his hometown before we head over to Kobe Misaki Stadium for some ruuuuuugby. If you can stick around after, we will head back into Sannomiya for much of the same as before the game… maybe adding some karaoke. All welcome and make sure to rep that Millwall stash. Any questions, get in touch.

When: 15.00, Thursday 26 September 2019.

Where: Kobe City, Japan.

Meet: Outside JR Sannomiya Station Central Gate (4-chome-2-14 Nunobikicho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 651-0097, Japan) 

Kate R 

Millwall looking to celebrate 25th anniversary campaign in style with promotion push

Link to Article - PUBLISHED: 09:00 05 September 2019 Jacob Ranson

Millwall are looking to celebrate their 25th anniversary season in style as they aim to win promotion back to London Three Essex.

The Millwall Park outfit were relegated last season after a miserable campaign and will now look to get themselves back on track in Essex One.

Men's chairman Shek Palit knows it will be a tough task but feels they have the tools to bounce right back with a successful season.

"The ambition for our men's first team is very much to win promotion back to the London Three division this year," he said

"We are also focused on ensuring the Millwall try line is a fortress, home and away.

"It might sound cliché, but the key will be doing the basics right in attack and defence.

"With the ball in hand, we will need to execute our game plan with discipline, with the forwards working hard together to get over the gain line in order to release our threatening back line in space.

"Defensively, the keys will be plenty of communication and making sure we are never outdone physically."

The Isle of Dogs club knows they will be one of the favorites but expect to face fierce competition from Dagenham and Canvey Island.

"We expect stiff competition, particularly from local rivals Dagenham who are known to be a strong club and performed well in Essex One, as well as Canvey Island who beat us twice last season and were only narrowly relegated from London Three.

"We have a strong core returning from last season and we also have a fresh coaching set-up that has injected some energy into our preparations."

Chairman Toby Sanders added: "The 2019/20 season will be one of celebration, as the club marks 25 years since its formation with a series of events throughout the year.

"We are looking to capitalise on the interest in the game generated by the Rugby World Cup in Japan to significantly expand participation in rugby union in Tower Hamlets."

Millwall Venus, the club's womens team, are also eager to improve and progress this term and Sanders added: "Having been promoted to National Challenge One a season ago and maintaining our position in this competitive league, Millwall Venus are determined to improve our position and continue raising our standard of rugby."

They are looking for players and will host an event on September 18 at 7.30pm for those interested.

- Mon 9th & Wed 11th : Training for all Seniors continues on Millwall Park.

- Tues 10th: Club Management Committee Meeting (Sept.)

- Wed 11th: Clubhouse Bar OPEN from 19.00.

- Sun 15th: Training and Registration day for Millwall Lions Rugby on Millwall Park. Minis 10:15 - 11:00 & Youth 11:00 - 12.30.

- Sun 15th: Millwall Venus Rugby vs Windsor Ladies Rugby Team (H) KO 14.00 on Millwall Park, E14 3DN. Clubhouse Bar OPEN from 15.00.

PS: Are you following us on IG yet? Check out our profile to see pics from the Men's friendly this past weekend.

To celebrate the launch RWC 2019 and raise the profile of rugby in Tower Hamlets, Millwall Rugby Club’s Youth Section are hosting a Taster Session for over 500 school children on Millwall Park on Friday 20 September 2019.

Many of the children attending will have no prior knowledge of rugby and might otherwise not get an opportunity to experience what an amazing team sport it is.

 But…we need your help!

 We are looking for volunteer support to run the taster sessions throughout the day - all of the sessions are pre-planned and will simply require an eager volunteer to explain the skill/ game etc. to each class as they arrive at that station.

 If you have any “community days” through work and can attend, we would be very grateful for your assistance. No prior rugby knowledge in required, just a willingness to help encourage children to try some ruuuuuuuuugby!  

 Are you available to help? Contact Scott directly on youthchair@millwallrugby.com

 EVENT DETAILS

Friday 20 September 2019

09.00 - 14.30 (Including set up & breakdown)

Milwall Rugby Club (E14 3DN)

Thank you,

Scott Vinnicombe

 Youth Chairman

Millwall Rugby Club