Women's 2s
The Women’s 2s play in London Women’s Division 6 East, with home matches on Saturday mornings at Redbridge Sports Centre in Barkingside.
If you haven’t played since school, or have never picked up a stick at all, this is one of the sides to ask about — along with the Men’s 3s and 4s, the 2s are where the club points new and returning players. There is no trial and no minimum standard for turning up.
The 2s train once a week at the John Orwell pitch in Wapping, and new players are welcome right through the season rather than only in September.
Fixtures
| Date | Time | Home Team | Away Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct 2026 | 12:30 | London Royals W2 | London Wayfarers Falcons | Redbridge Sports Centre - Pitch 2 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | 12:30 | Wapping W8 | London Royals W2 | John Orwell Sports Centre |
| 17 Oct 2026 | Bye - 6E | London Royals W2 | ||
| 31 Oct 2026 | 12:30 | London Royals W2 | East London W8 DEV | Redbridge Sports Centre - Pitch 2 |
| 07 Nov 2026 | 15:00 | Honor Oak W2 | London Royals W2 | King's Sports Ground Pitch 1 |
| 14 Nov 2026 | 12:30 | London Royals W2 | London Wayfarers Eagles | Redbridge Sports Centre - Pitch 2 |
| 21 Nov 2026 | 11:10 | Wapping Valkyries DEV | London Royals W2 | John Orwell Sports Centre |
| 28 Nov 2026 | 12:30 | London Royals W2 | London Edwardians W5 | Redbridge Sports Centre - Pitch 2 |
| 05 Dec 2026 | 14:30 | East London W7 | London Royals W2 | Mile End Leisure Centre |
| 16 Jan 2027 | 12:45 | Remnants W1 | London Royals W2 | Colfes |
| 23 Jan 2027 | 12:30 | London Royals W2 | Honor Oak W3 | Redbridge Sports Centre - Pitch 2 |
| 30 Jan 2027 | 10:30 | London Wayfarers Falcons | London Royals W2 | Battersea Park - Near Pitch |
| 06 Feb 2027 | 12:30 | London Royals W2 | Wapping W8 | Redbridge Sports Centre - Pitch 2 |
| 20 Feb 2027 | London Royals W2 | Bye - 6E | ||
| 27 Feb 2027 | East London W8 DEV | London Royals W2 | ||
| 06 Mar 2027 | 12:30 | London Royals W2 | Honor Oak W2 | Redbridge Sports Centre - Pitch 2 |
| 13 Mar 2027 | 15:00 | London Wayfarers Eagles | London Royals W2 | Kennington Park |
| 20 Mar 2027 | 12:30 | London Royals W2 | Wapping Valkyries DEV | Redbridge Sports Centre - Pitch 2 |
| 10 Apr 2027 | London Edwardians W5 | London Royals W2 | ||
| 17 Apr 2027 | 12:30 | London Royals W2 | East London W7 | Redbridge Sports Centre - Pitch 2 |
Results
| Date | Time | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | 15:00 | Honor Oak W3 | 3 - 2 | London Royals W2 | King's Sports Ground Pitch 2 |
| 19 Sep 2026 | 12:30 | London Royals W2 | 4 - 2 | Remnants W1 | Redbridge Sports Centre - Pitch 2 |
London Women's Division 6 East league table
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | GD | PtsPoints | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Royals W2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1.50 | W L |
Training and venue
London Royals train every Tuesday and Thursday evening at the John Orwell pitch in Wapping, east London — 20 Tench St, London E1W 2QD, about five minutes' walk from Wapping station.
Tuesday 7.00–8.30pm
Thursday 7.00–8.30pm and 8.30–10.00pm
Each team trains once a week, and the slots rotate through the term, so check the current training rota for this week. If you're coming for the first time, the Men's 3s and 4s and the Women's 2s are the sides that take new players — come along to whichever of those is training that week, and we'll look after you.
How to join
You don't need to wait for the start of a season. Come to a Tuesday or Thursday session, play, and the captains will point you to the side that fits. The club's welcome day is usually the first week in September, but people join all year.
Membership covers the cost of your weekly league training sessions, our England Hockey membership, club insurance and other overheads such as equipment. We have four tiers of subs:
£125 reduced rate — students, people not in work, and goalkeepers
£200 new members, first season only
£240 standard rate, second season onwards
£275 standard rate plus a donation to the club's assistance fund
Membership is paid by bank transfer to the club. Match fees are £14 a game, paid through Pitchero, and cover the pitch hire, the referees and match tea.
Bring a stick, shin pads and a gum shield if you have them. There are always spare sticks to share if you don't.
Questions, or want to come along? Get in touch through the Join Us page.
Common questions
What standard does this team play at?
The Women's 2s play in London Women's Division 6 East, the more relaxed of the club's two women's league sides. Along with the Men's 3s and 4s, it is one of the sides the club points new and returning players towards, so it is a good place to start if you are new to hockey or coming back to it after time away.
Do I need experience to play for London Royals?
No. The club takes complete beginners as well as players returning after years away, and there are no trials — you come to training, play, and the captains find you a side.
Do I have to be LGBTQ+ to play for London Royals?
No. Part of being an inclusive club means that we welcome everyone from every background with zero judgment.
Will I actually get a game?
Each week, the captains select their team based on commitment to training, willingness to learn & improve, and availability. You are not expected to be at every training session and match, but those who put in the effort do see more pitch time. Captains also take into account rotating through the team to ensure players get to experience matches.
