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Our Location and Sporting Contacts

There is a very active sporting culture on campus. The University College has a good working relationship with UK Sport, the 2012 Olympic Organising Committee, the Harlequins’ rugby teams and some of the local non-league football clubs.

We have already secured training days for you at London Irish Rugby Football Club and Harlequins Rugby League, where you will carry out match reports and interviews with the players, coaches and managers.

As a leading national centre for sporting excellence, St Mary’s is uniquely placed to allow our student’s access to elite athletes and professional sports people who regularly train on our campus. 

Twickenham is the home of English Rugby Football, close to local centres for excellence in tennis (Roehampton, Wimbledon, Chiswick), rowing and racing (Sandown, Epsom and Ascot). Local football teams (including Brentford, QPR, Fulham and Chelsea) will provide opportunities for our students to gain experience during their training.

Our location and sporting contacts will be a huge asset for our students as they prepare for a career in sports journalism.