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Hazelwood (rugby ground)

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The Hazelwood Centre is a rugby union ground and sports facility in Sunbury-on-Thames in the English county of Surrey. The facility served as the home of London Irish with the clubs' administrative offices being based here. The professional side used the facility for training, Premiership Rugby Shield matches and pre-season friendlies. London Irish Amateur Rugby Football Club train and play all home games here.

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Hazelwood (rugby ground)
Hazlewood Drive, Borough of Spelthorne

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TW16 6QN Borough of Spelthorne
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