Hazelwood, Rugby stadium in Sunbury-on-Thames, United Kingdom
Hazelwood is a rugby facility on a converted golf course site near Sunbury-on-Thames. The complex includes five full-size pitches and modern amenities designed for training programs and matches.
London Irish Rugby Club established this training base in 2013 after decades of activity in the local area since 1931. The conversion of the former golf course marked a major expansion of their operational facilities.
This venue serves as a training hub for rugby players of all ages, from beginners to experienced athletes working side by side. The facility comes alive on weekends when hundreds of young players and their coaches gather across the fields.
The site is accessible most days and features a bar area for refreshments at varying opening times. The facility also offers spaces available for private events and gatherings.
During the 2015 Rugby World Cup, this venue served as a training base for several international teams including Wales, Fiji, and New Zealand. This brief role connected the facility to one of sport's biggest tournaments.
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