London FloodLit Rugby 7s at Rosslyn Park FC, May 8th
Nearing its fortieth anniversary, the London FloodLit Rugby 7s at Rosslyn Park FC, in South West London, is on May 8th, from 6pm, London.
Tickets are available on-line in advance at £11.00 for adults and £5.50 for those under 16 years of age. Visit www.seetickets.com/Event/london-floodlit-sevens/rosslyn-park-football-club/783401
The clubs represented are the British Army, Harlequins (winners for the last 3 years), Saracens, Wasps, London Irish, London Scottish, Serious Stuff Pups, Ealing, Blackheath, Esher, Richmond – and Rosslyn Park
Since 1975 the Rosslyn Park London Floodlit 7s tournament has been a great way to end a long 15s season. An evening of high class rugby including sides from the Premiership – and this year the British Army - supporting H4H
New floodlights have been installed, following a successful appeal:
"Oliver Reed was very generous and shelled out £10,000 in the early 70s for our floodlights which enabled us to establish our floodlit Sevens tournament," recalled the late Andy Ripley, Rosslyn Park’s most famous player
The grounds are a short walk from Barnes Station, or taxi from Putney Bridge tube station. You can find a map at www.londonfloodlitsevens.com/contact.html
The address is Rosslyn Park FC, Priory Lane, Upper Richmond Road,London SW15 5JH
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