Sport
Millwall is arguably most famous for its football club, Millwall F.C., founded in 1885 as Millwall Rovers. Nicknamed "The Dockers" (now known as "The Lions"), the team moved south of the river to New Cross in 1910. Occupying four separate grounds on the Isle of Dogs in the 25 years since its formation as a football club, they now play in Bermondsey and retain the name Millwall despite not having played in the Millwall area for over 100 years.
Millwall Rugby Club was formed in 1995. From humble beginnings the club has gone from strength to strength. There is a very successful first team (having gained 4 promotions in 6 seasons) and a second team (known as the Llamas) and a third team, all of which meet regularly during the season. The first team enjoys a good status in the Essex Division 1 league and the Llamas are in the Essex Merit Table (Division 2), while the Thirds are playing in the Merit Table (Division 5) having won Division 6 last season. They now also have women's rugby - the Millwall Venus girls - and a thriving Youth section catering for boys and girls from 8 years old.
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