The 2nd XV upholds a competitive nature in the fourth tier of the South East region.

[citation needed] Both teams used to enter the University of London Union (ULU) cup competitions before the ULU was dissolved: the 1st XV competed for the Gutteridge Cup which was open to all University of London 1st XVs (including Imperial College who affiliated to ULU despite the college leaving the federal university in 2007); the 2nd XV competed in the Reserves Plate – open to all 2nd and lower XVs.

[citation needed] The London Varsity is an annual match against their closest rivals UCL played in March, and has recently[when?]

been played at the Barnet Copthall stadium, the home of Premiership Rugby side Saracens F.C..

one of the highlights of the University of London's sporting calendar and takes place in front of a crowd of several thousand supporters from both colleges.