Controversy: Paddy Jackson leaves court after his acquittal on a rape charge

COLIN BOAG

I’ve never much enjoyed watching rugby at the Madjeski Stadium with its swathes of empty seats and the lack of atmosphere.
The one exception to that has been London Irish’s St Patrick’s Day fixture which attracts a big crowd, and is always good craic. As you would expect, Guinness has been a key part of that, and the sponsorship between Diageo and Irish has been a long-standing one spanning nearly 30 years. Now, however, the drinks company has walked away, citing the club’s ...