Smash Rugby

Rugby in Twickenham goes as far back as 1867 when Wellesley House had Richmond as their rivals and formed the first Twickenham Football Club. In 1873 some older members of the club decided it was time to play again, however they would need some young, fresh talent to represent them. It was decided to advertise in the local newspaper for boys of gentlemen, under the age of 17 to form and play for a football club. The new club was started.

There were a few changes during the 1880’s but the Twickenham Rugby tradition carried on, they still played and went on to form the Young Man’s Friendly Society toward the end of this decade. Not much is recorded up until 1893 when there was a meeting in a pub in Twickenham held by some local footballers and they intended to re form the Twickenham Football Club. They would decide which Rugby or association rules to adopt and concluded that rugby football rules would be used at their club. The club kit was to consist of black shirts with a white TFC logo. This was changed a year later when the colours of red and black were introduced, they remain the colours for Twickenham today.

Play took place originally on the Twickenham Green before the construction of a giant stadium for the sport. The history of Twickenham Rugby is very fascinating and Twickenham can provide the ideal destination for hospitality and tours if you want to find out more about this historic football rugby club.