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Located in Buckhurst Hill, where London meets Essex, on the Central Line Tube, Bancroft Rugby Club is a welcoming, open rugby club that enjoys a good standard of rugby, new players of all levels of ability are always welcome, along with supporters and social members. With a resident Club Manager, the clubhouse bar is open each night of the week and serves as the hub for the social side of the club and other spin-off activities such as the football club. So if you are not a player why not join as a social member and enjoy our excellent facilities.

Bancroft Rugby Club is one of the oldest rugby clubs in Essex being founded in 1894 and enjoys the benefits of its private grounds, comprising of 24 acres of greenbelt land next to the River Roding. Just opposite the club entrance is Roding Underground Station on the Central line which allows easy access from all of London. The M11 and M25 are also within easy reach.

Like most clubs our senior section is looking to attract more players of all levels. The 1st XV play in Essex League Division One. The 2nd XV plays in Essex BL Merit League 3 having won promotion twice in the last four seasons. Seasoned rugby players tired of playing in sides full of forwards or shopping on Saturdays are especially welcome to balance the ages of our playing membership.

Our senior sides train every Tuesday and Thursday night starting at 7:30 pm under the guidance of two coaches.

If playing it is not for you, then you can become part of the Club community by becoming a social member. We have a large social calendar, for non-players and family members. We have large screen TV with Sky sports and the bar prices are cheaper than the  local pubs. Click the Contact Details menu for further information and Steve Bakers, our Membership Secretaries contact details.

So come and enjoy playing and socialising in a friendly club atmosphere.