The idea of two teams was to generate plenty of interest in the game, and also to attempt to establish greyhound racing at both clubs' newly built grounds.

There was no amateur competition in London at that time but leading teams were Acton Hornets, Park Royal Rangers, Hendon, Dagenham, and Harlesden All Blacks.

Although they drew good crowds and were reasonably successful, the income was not sufficient to sustain the salaries for the 'reserve standard players' they had recruited.

Streatham and Mitcham survived a season longer; however, as they were operated the same as Acton and Willesden, insufficient income became a crux and the club folded at the end of March 1937.

Rugby league would eventually be played again in London, although the establishment of another professional club was not until 1980 in the form of Fulham RLFC at Craven Cottage.