London Clash v Skolars 30th Jan : Fri Oct 23, 2015 6:36 pm  

On Saturday January 30th 2016 London Skolars will face London Broncos for the 2nd consecutive year at New River Stadium in the much anticipated London Clash.

The competitive friendly will give both sides a chance to test out their game plans and structures early in the New Year. For the Skolars who play the week prior in the annual Capital Challenge Match against Wigan Warriors XIII at the HAC it will provide League 1 players with two tough fixtures to measure their early progress from a difficult 2015 season. The match will be very exciting and physical as both clubs seek bragging rights in London. The game is a continuation of the great tradition of the two clubs playing a marquee game prior to their official seasons.

New River Stadium and the surrounding precinct has undergone a £4 million redevelopment over the last two League 1 seasons and the Skolars new pavilion and clubhouse bar is now in the final stages of development in preparation for the game. After a challenging 2015 season the London Clash will provide Skolars players and fans with their first chance to utilise the new changing rooms and facilities at New River adding to the spectacle.

Skolars General Manager, Angus Armstrong said ‘The club has undergone a challenging two years playing at Enfield in 2014 than operating out of a partially completed facility here at New River this year. We are really looking forward to having full access to the new facility and clubhouse that will significantly improve the match day experience for players and fans. Playing the London Clash is always a highlight for both teams’ fans and will provide our squad with a strong hit out heading into our Cup ties in February.’

The Skolars are currently offering fans a number of Early-Bird Season Ticket Offers. Early Bird Adult season tickets can be purchased for £95 (face value £105) while Concession Season Tickets can be purchased for £65 (face value £75). For fans looking to head to the 2016 Challenge Cup they can purchase a Season Ticket and Challenge Cup combo ticket for an additional £20.

We are now less than 4 weeks away from the Skolars 20th Anniversary Celebration to be held at the Wesley Hotel in Euston on Friday 6th November. Wigan Warriors legend, Kris Radlinski will be the Guest of Honour for this fantastic evening taking place on the eve of the England v New Zealand International. Guests will enjoy a 2 course hot buffet and welcome drink for the great price of £30, to purchase tickets and join in celebrating 20 years of rugby league in the Capital visit the club shop on the Skolars website.

For information on the London Clash or other Skolars events please contact the club on 020 8888 8488. Early-Bird London Clash tickets can be purchased for £10 (£12 face value) up until November 30th so we encourage all London RL fans to show their support and come along to the London Clash.

Re: London Clash v Skolars 30th Jan : Sat Oct 24, 2015 8:12 am  

Don't rub it in.

Re: London Clash v Skolars 30th Jan : Sat Oct 24, 2015 11:29 pm  

How about restoring the Capital Challenge to the Broncos, instead of encouraging Piggin Wiggin to further their pillage of London?
I won't be going out of principle

Re: London Clash v Skolars 30th Jan : Sun Oct 25, 2015 10:41 am  

David Hughes did the dirty on Skolars so talk of principle is complete hogwash.

Good luck to the London team in waiting.

Re: London Clash v Skolars 30th Jan : Sun Oct 25, 2015 3:21 pm  

Ronniequin wrote:

How about restoring the Capital Challenge to the Broncos, instead of encouraging Piggin Wiggin to further their pillage of London?
I won't be going out of principle

Why would Skolars want to give this game back to Broncos when they could not fulfil this fixture 2 years ago because David Hugh's would not commit to the next season in super league, also I guess that Wigan is a bigger crowd puller than the 200 to 300 crowd London Broncos get (including away supporters).

Re: London Clash v Skolars 30th Jan : Sun Oct 25, 2015 3:23 pm  

Have to agree with wantawin on this. It was us who blew Skolars out two years ago, not the other way round.

Re: London Clash v Skolars 30th Jan : Sun Oct 25, 2015 6:48 pm  

I said it first.

Or are you disagreeing with me on principle?

Re: London Clash v Skolars 30th Jan : Sun Oct 25, 2015 9:43 pm  

Err it's a friendly, what's the problem?
Some people seriously need to get a reality check, so what if we are going to play skolars in a friendly game?

Re: London Clash v Skolars 30th Jan : Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:03 am  

so stay at home Ronniequinn you wont be missed. It amazes me how many people bang on about the game developing in the south east then whinge and whine when positive things happen. I don't like Wigan but at least they are getting the words Rugby League sounded around the London area. LB will always be a minority clique unless people closes their negative mouths and open their minds and ears and change the mantra from their mouths to something more positive. As much as I love LB is not seen in the same awesome heights as Wigan and therefore if you want to further a great sport you use top brands to attract fans and build from there. Positive vibes help

Re: London Clash v Skolars 30th Jan : Mon Oct 26, 2015 2:40 pm  

Strewth good comments mate. Does make me giggle, people whinge about dropping crowds then say they don't come to games.
No news on any other friendlies yet