LONDON THUNDER

Based: Cloisters Wood/Stanmore Rugby Club, Stanmore , London
Career Record: 13-19-1
Colours: White pants, Black shirts with yellow numbers, White helmets
Website: No
Honours: None

1994 BAFA Division Four Midlands Conference 3-7-0
1993 BNGL First Division South Central Conference 4-5-0
1992 BNGL First Division South Midlands Conference 6-3-1* 0-1

 
West Brom Vipers v London Thunder
Vipers special teams Captain Dave Langford and his team prepare for the opening kickoff against the London Thunder in 1994.


West Brom Vipers v London Thunder
Vipers Running Back Desmond Thomas scores against the London Thunder in 1994. The Vipers won the game 48-0

 
West Brom Vipers v London Thunder
Vipers Wide receiver Jim Morgan streaks down field on this pass play against the London Thunder in 1994.
All photos courtesy of Jim Morgan

Team Notes: Began playing in 1992 in the BNGL First Division where they reached the wild-card stage of the playoffs. Began the 1992 season under the name of the Stanmore Thunder. Coached by Jerry Mannagh in 1994, he quit mid-season after a disastrous start to the year. Started 1994 with 44 players, but 20 had left by mid-season through injuries and players leaving the club. Folded at the end of 1994 after competing in the BAFA Division 4. Club was originally formed largely from remnants of the Watford Scorpions and the London Express. Played at Stanmore Rugby Club and originally sponsored by Cloisters Wood Health Club.