CAN ANYTHING BE DONE?
Posted on 5th Oct 2026
After many years of hard work to achieve community ownership of the playing fields at Udney Park, the sanctions imposed on owner Mr Wu have created hurdles that seem impossible to overcome.
Thamesians RFC twinned with club in Zambia
Thamesians RFC twinned with club in Zambia
Post on 4th January, 2021
Thamesians RFC ladies team are a locally based club who play and train at St Mary’s University.
Last August the ladies’ team were due to play in an international sevens tournament in Zambia.
This was to provide a rare opportunity for their Zambian hosts to play against a team from beyond sub-Saharan Africa, and at the same time the Thamesians players were scheduled to undertake outreach in local hospitals and schools.
Covid19 intervened and the tournament was postponed. 2021 will come too early but the target now is for the tournament to take place in 2022.
The original tour sponsors have left their funds in place and I am sure the tournament will be even greater value after all the world has been through.
In the meantime, Thamesians Ladies are now proud to be twinned with the ladies’ team of Mufulira Rugby Club (The Leopardesses).
Alongside training the Leopardesses have been making face masks and supplying these to the local community and to other African rugby clubs.
It you want to know more about the Thamesians please click HERE
It’s not too late to get training and seek selection for the tour to Zambia!
Other recent news
How did we get here!!
Posted on 1st Oct 2026
The Foundation have written to Lord Fink asking for an explanation as to how this land ended up getting sold to an international criminal.
Mr Wu arrested in Japan. Will it advance the return of community sport to Udney Park?
Posted on 6th Sep 2026
The Times confirmed on 24th August that Mr Wu (the owner Of Udney Park playing fields) has been arrested in a Japan. The same article reported on his multiple identities and involvement in international crime.
