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Est.1885| Welcome to the Official Twitter feed of London Welsh Rugby Club #lwfamily Yma O Hyd!
Old Deer Park, London
Joined October 2009
FULL TIME. Welsh take the BONUS win!. That was not vintage but Welsh get away with one! A reality check against a very dogged Brighton side who played well above their lowly league position. What a game for the neutral! That was a hell of a final 15!. We move on. #COYW
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All at London Welsh RFC are deeply saddened by the news this evening that rugby legend JPR Williams has passed away. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his friends, colleagues and family. A huge loss to all who knew and loved him.
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We will always remember you JPR and everything that you did for London Welsh, Wales and the British & Irish Lions . Here JPR pictured on his debut at Old Deer Park in 1968 - his first of 8 years at London Welsh . #lwfamily
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With great sadness we confirm the loss today of Club President . John Dawes. The heart of our great club for over 50 years, @WelshRugbyUnion @lionsofficial @Barbarian_FC . Player, Coach and Life Member. Our thoughts are with John's family. #lwfamily
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Itโs all kicking off at @OldDeerPark London Welsh 1st XV celebrating winning the league (again) with the famous @lwrfcchoir (again) - is there a better rugby club in the world. @lwsupporters #lwfamily #joinourjourney @CaiGriffiths @Will_Tayls91 @TomMay1 @WalesRugby
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LONDON WELSH PROMOTED . โคYear 3 of the 5 year plan. โค3rd successive promotion . โคWe move on to the next . LONDON WELSH ARE COMING . #lwfamily.#joinourjourney
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It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Eddie Butler. Eddie was a great friend to the club & our thoughts are with the Butler family, especially with our squad member Jacob Butler. A legend & an absolute gentleman. Eddie you will be very sadly missed
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Such incredibly sad news this evening that Welsh Rugby has lost another of our legendary fly halves. The thoughts of all at London Welsh RFC go out to the family, friends and colleagues of the great Barry John.
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Rest in Peace John. Club President, Player, Captain, Friend. The best of us and of:. @lionsofficial .@WelshRugbyUnion .@Barbarian_FC . #lwfamily
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The thoughts of everyone at London Welsh are with the Bennett family, with @scarlets_rugby & with the whole @WelshRugbyUnion community. Phil was a contemporary of our great era of London Welsh legends in the 70s & stood shoulder to shoulder with the pillars of our game. #lwfamily
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Happy Birthday @RealSirTomJones . A flash back for you at 80 years young to another 80s shot - 1983 the be precise at Old Deer Park with London Welsh!. Have a great day from the #lwfamily
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Happy 82nd Birthday to the one and only Tom Jones. Wearing his London Welsh Jersey with pride!. #lwfamily
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MEANWHILE. At Old Deer Park the Druids 2nd XV KO after a minutes applause for JPR Williams โค๏ธ
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WE ARE STILL PLAYING BUT. THAT IS A BONUS POINT FOR WELSH . THAT SECURES PROMOTION TO NATIONAL 3. AND THE COMPLETION OF THE 5 YEAR PLAN!. 4 in 4 for Welsh on the promotion trail!. Scenes here!. #COYW
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Final Score London Welsh 55- 5 @omtrugby ! CONSECUTIVE PROMOTIONS confirmed ! Welsh are going up! #lwfamily #joinourjourney #COYW @lwsupporters @CaiGriffiths @Will_Tayls91
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@JerseyRedsRugby This is sad to see-albeit no surprise with the cuts to funding. @JerseyRedsRugby hang in there! We hope that we have proven that there is life after such an event!. It's a marathon not a sprint - and you will live to fight another day. Yma o Hyd โ๏ธ. #lwfamily.
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In our build up to todays game. We feature one of our greatest in today's matchday programme . Simply JPR โค๏ธ. #COYW
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LONDON WELSH WIN. AND LONDON WELSH ARE PROMOTED!. !!!!!!!!
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Mention in Dispatches Tan Y Castellโค. When asked if they would support our Wales v England event and to help raise funds for @Velindre we never expected this!. Thank you @TanYCastell1 for donating over 1600 Welsh Cakes and assorted other Welsh goodies! What a company! .#lwfamily
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Rest In Peace. KEVIN BOWRING. The club is saddened to report the passing of a club legend. Read about Kevin's 9 years at Old Deer Park & the great work he did for Wales & rugby generally. Always one of us,never forgotten. โฌ๏ธ. Gorffwys mewn heddwch Kevin.
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๐COACHING SIGNING๐.Huge welcome to the #lwfamily @sshingler10 the former Wales U20, @scarlets_rugby @cardiff_blues +current @ealingtfrugby man is appointed Backs Coach for the 19/20!. ๐Good luck Steven+welcome to our famous clwb!@lwsupporters @CaiGriffiths #joinourjourney ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
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LONDON 1 SOUTH . We can confirm that London Welsh will enter London 1 South for the 2020/21 season and year 4 of the 5 year plan!. LONDON WELSH ARE COMING . #lwfamily .#joinourjourney
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๐Cai Griffiths- London Welsh ๐. NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR . Inspirational and well deserved! Becoming a London Welsh legend and creating history for the new generation of our great club! . #lwfamily .@lwsupporters .@CaiGriffiths.
๐ Rugby Coach of the Year award, sponsored by @project_mvp ๐ Congratulations to the winner, Cai Griffiths of @LondonWelshRFC! #guinnessnationalrugbyawards #englandrugby #rugby.
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STEVE SHINGLER. Take a bow! Against a strong wind!. He is metranomic, the former Pro!. 100% from the boot in the first 40. #COYW
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Like many clubs this weekend we will remember Jack Jeffery with a minutes applause. The Druids 11 jersey will be worn by Jack's brother Charles in honour of his twin. Thinking of you Jack, the Jeffery family and all at @EveshamRFC โค. #lwfamily
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London Welsh no.9 @danhiscocks3010 made the missing out on yesterdays big game at @ChiswickRFC all worth it by coming off the bench for Wales u19 @WelshRugbyUnion today in a big win against Scotland. Absolutely brilliant Dan, well done and well deserved! Looking forward toโฆ
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London Welsh & Cardiff RFC. A touching moment before our #preseason friendly with old friends Cardiff RFC on Saturday. A minutes silence for our former club President, London Welsh, Wales & @lionsofficial legend JOHN DAWES who passed away this year. #rugbyfamily
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Penblwydd Hapus! . Happy Birthday London Welsh, Lions and Wales Legend . J P R Williams (30 again today). No better example to the game, a man who was one of the world's very best, yet happily played for the 3rd XV just to have a game!. Example to us all!. #lwfamily
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London Welsh have beaten @FinsburyParkRFC 34-12 to Win the @MiddlesexRFU Bowl! League and Cup Double๐what a season, what a team, what a club! @lwsupporters @CaiGriffiths @Will_Tayls91 @TomMay1 #lwfamily #COYW bring on 19/20 season! #joinourjourney
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Happy Birthday-Penblwydd Hapus . JOHN TAYLOR- 75 today!. The words legend and icon are often over used, Not in this case!. Wales, British Lions and London Welsh hero, a pillar of the Rugby World!. Read our tribute to our Club President ๐. #lwfamily.
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It's comes around but once a year. The opportunity to be thankful for our rich heritage and to celebrate our unique diaspora !. Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus. HAPPY ST DAVIDS DAY ๐ผ. #lwfamily .#DyddGลตylDewi .#stdavidsday
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๐Man of the Match๐. Congratulations on his debut to man of the match @danhiscocks3010 . A great shift in a tough and disrupted game! So much so Dan missed the presentation to the crowd! . Thank you to MoM sponsors @PenderynWhisky. #lwfamily.#joinourjourney.@lwsupporters
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CROESO/WELCOME. Steven Shingler โ๏ธ. No introductions needed here: Shings steps away from his role as attack coach in order to sign for Welsh!. The current Ealing Club Captain will join up with the squad he knows & loves for pre season!. Welcome (again) Shings!. #lwfamily
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We are devastated at the loss of Tom Voyce, fondly remembered from his time with us as a brilliant player and an even better human being. Our thoughts go out to Anna, Oscar and the whole family on behalf of the club and the whole #lwfamily. Nos Da Tom
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A fantastic day for the squad in Cardiff yesterday!. A tough day at the office on the field but a key yardstick as the squad develops. Thank you @Cardiff_RFC and good luck in the forthcoming Premiership campaign! We will see you next year โค. #lwfamily
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Our thoughts, from all at London Welsh, are with JJ Williams and his family- Rest in Peace John. A man that stood out in an era of legends! . #lwfamily
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A great night at London Welsh in the name of a great cause @Velindre ! Thank you @adamjones3 @mikeowenrugby @JasonLeonard114 @JoeMarler @Jamiehuwroberts the London Welsh faithful loved you! @lwsupporters @WalesRugby @walesweeklondon @CaiGriffiths @Will_Tayls91 #lwfamily #COYW
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Many congratulations to London Welsh no.9 @danhiscocks3010 who is named in the Wales u19 squad to face Scotland! . #lwfamily.#COYW. @WelshRugbyUnion.
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FULL TIME. Welsh take the BONUS POINT win on the road! 8 unbeaten!. What a performance on the road at @JerseyRFC and what a game!. #COYW
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A minute's applause to remember the life of Club President . JOHN DAWES. A special moment at this weekends mixed club R4R touch tournament at Old Deer Park. #lwfamily .@WelshRugbyUnion
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JOHN MOYLAN . It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of a great club servant and long time player and member. John had been Ill since contracting CV19 2 weeks ago. Our thoughts are with him and his family- all our love from the #lwfamily
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Final score 53-8 and Welsh are Promoted as Champions (again) 2 years of the 5 year plan down, 2 promotions, 3 years to go. #COYW #lwfamily @lwsupporters @CaiGriffiths @Will_Tayls91 @TomMay1 #joinourjourney
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KEVIN BOWRING. A minutes silence just before KO for our former 1st XV star and @WelshRugbyUnion head coach. #lwfamily
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Tom May - Returns as Backs Coach at London Welsh RFC.
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London Welsh form strategic link with Cardiff Blues @cardiff_blues. Read all about the new initiative for player pathway and development, here๐ . #lwfamily .
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๐งจLondonWelsh Sign Joel Ringer๐งจ. We are delighted to announce the signing of former Toulon and Cardiff Blues academy product @joelringer who signs from @RGC1404 in the Welsh Premiership. The 22 yr old Wales u16 + u18 Prop (6 ft 3, 19st 12lb) links up with the squad this week!
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London Welsh RFC & Cardiff Met. University launch new Partnership!. We are delighted to confirm the partnership between the club, London Welsh Careers HUB & Cardiff Met University RFC. Read all about the exciting feeder & career pathway relationship here๐
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๐ The LW choir formed part of the @TeamSky welcoming party @GeraintThomas86 .Congratulations Mr Thomas an inspiration to us all ๐ - looking forward to seeing these boys on racing bikes ๐ฒ soon. #LondonWelshRugby.
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FINAL SCORE . LONDON Welsh 55. Luton RFC 3 . A good day at the office for the Welsh #lwfamily
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Getting ready for our first game with @twlvoiceanddata as our official shirt sponsor! @premrugby #bepartofit
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With Welsh securing the bonus point win (still playing) and news that @Harrowrugbyclub has beaten @OldStreetRugby we can confirm that London Welsh has secured PROMOTION to London 2 for next season. #COYW #lwfamily @lwsupporters ๐พ.
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Happy St. Davidโs Day to all! ๐ผ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟโค๏ธ๐ช Dydd Gลตyl Dewi Hapus! #DyddGwylDewiHapus #CymruAmByth Look out for the fantastic events all around London today @walesweeklondon @LondonWelshCCLL #lwfamily
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London Welsh 1971-1972 Season . Our illustrious club president John Taylor is missing after an international break, but. How many others can you name ! . #lwfamily
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We are truly delighted to see London Welsh,Wales and Lions legend Gerald Davies elected to the presidency of the @WelshRugbyUnion. No one more deserving,we are so proud to be the club that put Gerald forward for election. Top work WRU from your not so distant cousins!. #lwfamily
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FINAL SCORE. Welsh hit 2020 running and take Hemels unbeaten run as well . LONDON WELSH 41. Hemel Hempstead 19 . A good days work . #COYW .#lwfamily .#joinourjourney .@lwsupporters
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London Welsh Pre Season 2021/22.๐FIXTURES. We are back! And a mouth watering cluster of pre season fixtures we have for the #lwfamily . Read all about it here, the history, the pre season schedule, exciting squad news and more๐. London Welsh are Coming!
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The buzz around the club is awesome - massive thanks to all of you who've stuck with us and are helping to take us forward again!.
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A great day for @LondonWelshRFC after a year of change! Promotion sealed in a 30-10 bonus point win over @BOERFC ! #promotion #oneclub #COYW.
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FULL TIME | . Welsh win 17-15. We needed that whistle! A very brave brave win here for Welsh against a very good opposition in terrible conditions!. Welsh take the win 17-15. This could prove a big day come.the end of the season . #COYW .#lwfamily .#joinourjourney .@lwsupporters.
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Outstanding day at the club! 3 wins! And 3 promotions! #lwfamily #COYW #strongclub #thejourney #londonwelsh @LondonWelshRFC
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A proud day in the Jones household yesterday. Club Director Gareth Vaughan Jones watched on as youngest Osian made his senior debut for the Druids 2nd XV and Jones Senior (Evan) played senior rugby with his brother for the first time. A London Welsh Story ๐ซถ. #lwfamily โค๏ธ
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London Welsh RFC would like to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Clive Rowlands, after hearing the sad news today of his passing. Such an advocate of the sport who committed a huge amount to the game of rugby.
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Thank you to the WRU @WelshRugbyUnion for an excellent article and for your continued support! . โ3rd consecutive promotion .โ3 years of the the 5 year plan ๐. London Welsh are coming . @CaiGriffiths.@Will_Tayls91.@sshingler10.#lwfamily.
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FULL TIME. Welsh take the win! What a game!!!. Welsh up against it from a rejuvenated home side, but huge character sees the Exiles over the line for an important win on the road and a bonus point to boot!. Two yellow cards could not prevent 2 from 2 and a win in Round 2!.#COYW
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ABSOLUTE SCENES HERE AT THE COINSHARE @JerseyRFC . Hymns and Arias resounding around the Welsh contingent. That was a cracking display of Rugby from two excellent sides. Well done to @JerseyRFC for a tremendous display and thank you for the famed hospitality!. We move on. #COYW
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Full-time: Yorkshire Carnegie 10-33 London Welsh - London Welsh are the 2015/16 B&I Cup champions!!!!.
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๐ Happy birthday ๐ To life member, Honorary Life President and general London Welsh, @WelshRugbyUnion and @lionsofficial legend John Dawes! Penblwydd Hapus!! #lwfamily @lwsupporters @CaiGriffiths @Will_Tayls91 @sshingler10 #joinourjourney
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Well Said WRU! @WelshRugbyUnion. ๐London Welsh will be banging๐. For those that have not experienced Old Deer Park on international day! Now is the time. @OldDeerPark . #lwfamily .@lwsupporters.
WRU calls on supporters to 'club together' for @rugbyworldcup showdown with @Springboks on Sunday. & promises to throw open @principalitysta doors if Wales reach historic final . ๐๏ธClubfinder๐Resources๐
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PROJECT RESET โ
. After an emotional, at times very difficult, but always resolute 5 years. We hope that you will forgive us some indulgence as we return to the National Leagues. #COYW .#lwfamily .@CaiGriffiths .@AllWalesSport
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FULL TIME | .LW 31 - Old Streetonians 7 ๐. #londonwelsh Win!.A great crowd today. Thank you for all your support . #comeonyouwelsh
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Club President John Taylor. Pays a fitting tribute to club legend Colin Bosley as his ashes come home to rest at Old Deer Park. #lwfamily
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FULL TIME. A big win & immaculate performance from Welsh on the road to win the 2 plays 3 clash . This has been coming for a while!. A superb BONUS point win. Thank you @Camberleyrfc1 for having us & see you next term. Well done to @havantrfc who as a result win Regional 1. #COYW
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Full-time: Bristol 20-21 London Welsh - Welsh win by 20 points on aggregate.
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50 Years Ago Today. Wales 19.Scotland 18. That kick!John Taylor. The eve of a 6 nations for Wales,we remember a legendary kick in 1971:dubbed the best conversion since St Paul. The boot sits proudly in our trophy room to the day!. Read all about it๐
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FULL TIME. The referee blows and Welsh take a big BONUS point win on the road in Round 15. Possibly the strongest side and most complete performance of the season as the Exiles dominate. 6 tries on the day and another 2 for in form Tom James will impress Cai Griffiths!. #COYW
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This is what itโs all about at London Welsh!Young 17 year old (son of club chairman Gwyn Williams), who has come through all age groups at Welsh, comes on for his 1st XV debut and with his first touch of the game . #lwfamily #COYW @lwsupporters #OneClub #history #griffwilliams
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The Year is1968!. โคSummer of love, fresh in the memory. ๐Man has yet to reach the moon. ๐JPR Williams yet to play for Wales. And London Welsh take on @LlanelliRFC @scarlets_rugby at Old Deer Park!The good old #sosbanfach. What a match, what a set of team sheets . #lwfamily
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Many congratulations to Terwyn Williams for winning the โValuing the Volunteer Awardโ at @MiddlesexRFU end of season dinner for his 30 years service to our club. #legend
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โค Blwyddyn Newydd Dda โค. In a year that we lost a legend, we could not think of any better way to say HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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As we edge towards the First Test.@lionsofficial ๐ฆ. We indulge in our great Lions heritage!. Of the 45 British & Irish Lions produced by London Welsh RFC. Which ONE would you pick for Saturdays Test against the @Springboks . Let us know your thoughts!. #lwfamily .#LionsSA2021
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๐๐บHangover Alert๐พ๐ . Safe to say,there are some sore heads today after Welsh make it 26 games unbeaten!. A fantastic bonus point win 2 weeks in a row against our cloest league challengers. This is what it means!.LONDON WELSH ARE COMING!!!! #lwfamily .#joinourjourney .#COYW
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What a day! 1st XV win 47-5 against @KilburnCosmos and the 2nd XV won 35-15 against @HFRFC - the mighty welsh march on - a big club night tonight @lwsupporters @CaiGriffiths @Will_Tayls91 #OneClub #lwfamily #COYW
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Pob lwc @cardiff_blues in the big game v @SectionPaloise take it to them @LondonWelshRFC are with you in spirit!๐ช๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ#rugbyfamily
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