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Varsity Rugby Live Updates

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The most anticipated Varsity match has finally arrived. Tune into ROAR News’ live updates as KCLRFC takes on UCLRFC at Ealing Trailfinders Rugby club. The game will Kick Off at 8:00PM on the 27th of March 2026.

Full-time

Full-time!


The game ends with a score of 19-24 in UCL’s favour. Despite the scoreline, it was still a great effort from the Reds on all fronts. Kings should still hold their heads up high for the grit, effort and fight shown in today’s game! 

79′

TRY!!! KCL (19-24)

KCL with an epic try. They slowly made ground to push the ball into a try. Once again, KCL successfully converts the conversion. However, there is now no longer any more time on the clock. King’s have to play the last possession very strategically. Is a comeback officially brewing?

73′

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TRY KCL (12-24)

What a try! KCL sprints down the byline pass 5 defenders to score an epic try. This was followed by an impressive conversion that rattled off the bar into the goal. Game on UCL!

59′

TRY UCL (7-24)

UCL get their fourth of the game, with decent offloads before dotting down in the corner. The conversion was unsuccessful. Big second half required from the Lions to overturn this deficit.

55′

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TRY UCL (7-19)

The momentum has been on UCL’s side as they convert a long drawn brawl with KCL into a try. They also successfully completed with conversion to extend their lead.

44′

TRY UCL (7-12)

UCL start this second half with intent, scoring immediately and putting KCL behind once more. The conversion was successful as well.

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41′ – Second half kicks off!

A lovely cheerleading routine and a trip to the hot dog bar later, we are ready to give you coverage of the second half! Once again, KCL lead UCL by 2 points, but there is a long way to go for the Lions to claim bragging rights for this year’s Varsity!

40′- HT

HT: KCL 7-5 UCL

And the horn goes for half time!! The Lions have a slender lead in this tight contest and will be the happier side going into the tunnel. It’s been a low-scoring but intense first half here in Ealing! See you in a bit for the second half!

36′

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TRY KCL 7:5

The Lions have roared back immediately! A successful conversion kick puts them in the lead. What a match we have on our hands!

32′

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TRY UCL 5:0

The Euston Powerhouse has broken the deadlock in this tight Varsity match. 32 minutes on the clock! Despite a missed conversion kick, UCL are the first ones to put points on the board after tight gameplay.

24′

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Missed Penalty KCL. 0:0

A battle for possession led KCL to be given a penalty, which they missed. It’s still 0:0. When will the first points be scored? And more importantly, who will score it?

17′

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UCL 0:0 KCL

It’s so loud the neighbours will definitely start complaining soon! But that doesn’t matter because both sides have been attacking like no tomorrow.

0′

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KICK-OFF

The floodlights cast the spotlight on the pitch as the Varsity Men’s Rugby is underway.

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10 Mins Before Kick-Off

The stands are packed, the fences are surrounded by men, women, and more importantly, pints. The players are in the dressing rooms preparing for the most anticipated Varsity Rugby Match. Will UCL start continue their streak or will the Lions claim their first Varsity match since 2016? Tune into live updates to find out.

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FULL TIME: KCL 17-27 UCL

The KCL try was the last play of the game, and the UCL bench floods the pitch to celebrate their win. Congratulations to UCL, and commisserations to King’s who fought until the very end!

Get ready

What a game from the women for this first act of this Varsity rugby night! Attention now turns to the men’s game, as both teams warm up for the clash of the year! Stay with us for continued coverage, see you at 8pm!

81′

TRY KCL!!! (27-17)

What a late onslaught from KCL! Anna Cooke (#23) is in again with a sweeping solo run for the corner! The conversion for unsuccessful, but the King’s supporters have had a lot to cheer about in the past minutes!

79′

TRY KCL!! (27-12)

Second try of the game for King’s!! Lovely pick and go work from the forwards, leading to #8 Georgia Howell getting it down! The conversion went through the posts, KCL reduce the gap with a minute to go!

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YELLOW CARD: KCL 5-27 UCL

KCLWRFC were nearly in again for a second try, but were stopped by a high tackle by from UCL. The gesture was punished with a yellow card from the referee. Good spell for King’s at the minute!

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TRY KCL!!! (27-5)

The women finally dot down in the far corner, sending the KCL supporters into raptures! We believe #23 Anna Cooke got KCLWRFC’s first score of the game. Game on?

58′

KCL held up on the line!

KCL’s first excursion into the UCL 22 nearly brought them underneath the posts! Unfortunately, the opposition held the ball up twice, leaving the score unchanged. UCL concede a yellow card in the process.

57′

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Stands filling up!

The temperature is beginning to rise as the KCL and UCL supporters pour into the stands! Brave of them to come despite the rain coming down in Ealing. Watch this space for more updates as the women’s game continues, and with the men’s game at 8!

51′

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TRY UCL 27:0

KCL concede again after sustained pressure from the opposition. The conversion was unsuccessful.

Half-time

Second-half resumes

The game has restarted! KCL looks to turn the momentum to their favour!

40′

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HALFTIME UCL 22:0 KCL

AND THAT’S HALFTIME! UCL fans have been cheering their throats away! 3 tries in 1 half. As the cheerleader performance begins, the lions will have to draw up plans to fight back the Euston based Powerhouse that is UCL.

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TRY AND CONVERSION KICK UCL 22:0

UCL ARE ON FIRE! Their third try and the first half isn’t even over yet! UCL are attacking like no tomorrow and KCL have been left behind.

31′

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TRY UCL 15:0

UCL are extending their lead from a struggling KCL squad. Their missed conversion kick might be a sign of vulnerability. Stay tuned to find out if KCL fight back.

28′

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YELLOW CARD: UCL 10:0 KCL

Neither side are giving an inch, with KCL attempting to break through to their attacking side. UCL’s Yellow Card is a warning of their vicious play.

14′

PENALTY UCL 10:0

Off-side rule helped UCL clinch 3 more points to help their dashing start.

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TRY UCL 7:0

UCL strikes the first blow very early on after an enthralling start and a close conversion kick.

Pre-Game

The teams are warming-up for the Women’s game now!

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