Eton Manor takes its name from world the world-famous Eton College, which from the late 1800's had run a "mission" to raise living standards in the East End of London.

In 1909 a philanthropically minded group of Old Etonians: Arthur Villiers, Gerald Wellesley, Alfred Wragg and Sir Edward Cadogan founded the Eton Manor Boys' Club to provide support and sporting facilities around Hackney Wick with a view to raising the standards for the East Ends "poor" – how times have changed!

In the 1920's the club converted an old rubbish tip into a new sports ground – this was known as "The Wilderness".

Amongst other facilities there were two rugby pitches. In 1946 when reforming after World War II the club purchased a set of metal posts; understood to be only one of three sets in the UK (the others were at Cardiff Arms Park and Murrayfield) – we are proud that these posts are still in use today...having been moved and installed on our First Team pitch.

The Charitable Trust set up in 1924 to run and support Eton Manor Boys' Club still continues today albeit with different aims and a new name, Villiers Park Educational Trust. Whilst four sports clubs (including ours) originating from the Eton "mission" still exist!

Today Eton Manor RFC is proud to be at the centre of the local community and play a part, The "New Wilderness" just off Nutter Lane in Wanstead is a thriving club of the people, with our facilities used by many and varied visitors in addition of course to our Rugby.

Circa 100 children below age 8 alone "run around" Sunday mornings; further teams at each age up to u17 inclusive plus a growing girls section sees upwards of 400 young people involved learning Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship.

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