London Irish - Page 13 of 44 - News, interviews, reports, analysis and opinion

Tag: London Irish

Improving Irish aim to stay the course

2 January 2022 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Looking up: London Irish scrum-half Nick Phipps is hungry for trophies PICTURES: Getty Images Boxing Day blip: Ali Crossdale scores as Wasps […]

Hatley yet to discuss what new role will be

2 January 2022 2 comments

NEAL Hatley is focused on ending Bath’s poor start to the season rather than his own future after the appointment of Johann van Graan as […]

‘Bath players have to be accountable’

2 January 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES Eager for a long run: Ruaridh McConnochie has missed most of the season with injury PICTURE: Getty Images RUARIDH McConnochie says Bath’s […]

Anthony Watson set to leave Bath

31 December 2021 0 comments

England star Anthony Watson will leave struggling Bath when his contract finishes at the end of the 2021/22 season, according to the Telegraph. Watson has been […]

Sale Sharks v Wasps Preview: Sharks captain Ross returns

31 December 2021 0 comments

Captain Jono Ross returns to the side as Sale Sharks host Wasps at the AJ Bell Stadium in Saturday’s New Year’s Day 2:00 PM kick […]

Angry young man Alfie just wants to play

26 December 2021 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Wasps v London Irish Boxing Day. Kick-off 3pm, Coventry Building Society Arena LEE Blackett expects a much less angry response from a […]

‘Deccy’ is a visionary, no wonder other clubs like him – Rogerson

26 December 2021 0 comments

By PAUL REES Target: Declan Kidney DECLAN Kidney has been linked with a return to Munster but says he has unfinished business at inform London […]

Earle: Warriors can wind you up

26 December 2021 0 comments

Saracens v Worcester Warriors Boxing Day. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium Flank offensive: Ben Earl on the break against Exeter PICTURE: Getty Images BEN Earl admits […]

New lockdown would be catastrophe warns Thomas

26 December 2021 0 comments

By PAUL REES JONATHAN Thomas has warned of the dire financial consequences if England follow Wales and ban fans from attending matches, outdoors and indoors, […]

Van Zyl demands Irish show ruthless streak

26 December 2021 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD CORNIEL van Zyl has warned the London Irish players of the pitfalls of complacency as the Exiles reach the end of the […]

Munster to line up Kidney for Van Graan

19 December 2021 0 comments

By NEIL FISSLER MUNSTER are weighing up a move for London Irish director of rugby Declan Kidney after confirming Johann van Graan is moving to […]

Flyer Muir banned for four weeks

19 December 2021 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA BATH wing Will Muir has been handed a four-week suspension for making contact with the eye area of Leinster’s Josh van der Flier. […]

Forthcoming fixtures

19 December 2021 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA It is advisable to check matches and kick-off times with the clubs SUNDAY, DEC 19 CUP COMPETITIONS European Champions Cup POOL B Leicester […]

Superior fitness is bedrock of Irish bid for glory

19 December 2021 0 comments

By GARY- FITZGERALD JAMES Stokes claims London Irish’s bid for domestic and European glory is based on the Exiles being “super fit” and able to […]

Marshall in to cover Irish injuries

12 December 2021 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS LONDON Irish have signed hooker Reece Marshall from Northampton on a short-term deal. Marshall, 27, has made 59 appearances in all competitions for […]

Quins call for ref Nika to stand tall

12 December 2021 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD PREVIEW… Castres v Harlequins Today. Kick-off 5.30pm, Stade Pierre Fabre Skills: Quins hooker Jack Walker JERRY Flannery has placed the spotlight firmly […]

Creevy at the double as Exiles enjoy away day

12 December 2021 1 comment

By JOHN WILLIAMS Pau ………………….17pts Tries: Levron 58, Joseph 77 Conversions: Levron 59, 78 Penalties: Levron 14 London Irish ….26pts Tries: Penalty 12, Creevy 19, […]

Irish following same points pattern as their glory year

12 December 2021 0 comments

By PAUL REES WHEN London Irish reached the Premiership final in 2009, they took at least a point from every match they played. They have […]

Ollie grabs hat-trick as Irish go full throttle

5 December 2021 0 comments

By MATT WRIGHT London Irish ….43pts Tries: Rowe 7, Hassell-Collins 10, 29, 52, Mafi 33, Creevy 65 Conversions: Jackson 7, 10, 29, 52, 65 […]

Deano: Credit to London Irish but we gave them soft tries

5 December 2021 1 comment

LONDON Irish director of rugby Declan Kidney didn’t want hat-trick hero Ollie Hassell- Collins to grab too much attention in the aftermath of their impressive […]

Park power up their defence in bid to reach Championship

5 December 2021 0 comments

By WARREN MUGGLETON ROSSLYN Park are in a “good place” but want to “get better” in the hunt for promotion, says director of rugby Kieran […]

We’re sure we can keep Blamire happy at Falcons insists Ward

5 December 2021 1 comment

By PAUL REES NEWCASTLE are confident they can keep their England hooker Jamie Blamire happy at the club even though it is more than eight […]

Irish have the quality to go all the way in Europe – Mafi

5 December 2021 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD STEVE Mafi says London Irish have the mental aptitude to transfer their sparkling Premiership form onto the European stage. The flanker insists […]

Cricket shrine is ‘ruined’ by Ospreys

28 November 2021 0 comments

Bounce back: Rob Simmons, centre, is mobbed after scoring for London Irish PICTURE: Getty Images THE Ospreys have been accused of ‘ruining’ one of cricket’s […]

Rona calls for ‘golden try’ to boost excitement

28 November 2021 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD CURTIS Rona has urged rugby chiefs to adopt a “golden try” system to resign “unhappy” draws to history. The former Wallaby who […]

Chiefs believe they can work through issues at Sandy Park

28 November 2021 0 comments

EXETER are looking to rediscover home comforts to reboot their Premiership campaign and get them off to a winning start in the European Champions Cup. […]

Former France ace Ellis on Rec shortlist

28 November 2021 1 comment

BATH have sounded out former France defence coach Dave Ellis about coming to The Rec. Ellis is well known to head coach Neal Hatley and […]

Exiles show they mean business this season

28 November 2021 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Harlequins ……..19pts Tries: Beard 28, 66, Northmore 35 Conversions: Allen 29, 36 London Irish ….22pts Tries: Creevy 28, Simmonds 51, White 57 […]

That was full of emotion says Kiss

28 November 2021 1 comment

LONDON Irish head coach Les Kiss enjoyed the emotion of the day. “We put two wins together in the Prem Cup and just wanted to […]

Stokes wants tier two teams in Prem Cup

21 November 2021 0 comments

By PAUL REES LONDON Irish fullback James Stokes believes the Premiership Cup should be expanded to include clubs from the second tier to give it […]

Reid goes from floor polishing to cleaning line-outs

21 November 2021 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN GORDON REID was sanding floors two weeks ago and has now answered the call to play in Wasps front row. The 34-year-old […]

Peerless Pearson helps his ‘special’ Exiles top their pool

21 November 2021 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD London Irish..29pts Tries: Hassell-Collins 15, Hepetema 22, Mafi 20, Redmond 50 Conversions: Jennings 16, 22, 29 Penalties: Jennings 79 Saracens ……20pts Tries: […]

Gustard tops Bath defensive wish list

14 November 2021 1 comment

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER In Italy: Paul Gustard BATH are looking for a new defensive coach and have put former Harlequins boss […]

Bears building for bright future from within

14 November 2021 1 comment

BRISTOL may have the wealthiest backer in the Premiership but they are intent on growing their own rather than splurging on imports. They have signed […]

Van Rensburg lands late knockout punch for Irish

14 November 2021 1 comment

By TOM VICKERS Northampton ..26pts Tries: Hendy 31, Fish 56, Gillespie 65, Litchfield 72 Conversions: Grayson 31, 56, 72 London Irish ….36pts Tries: Stokes 14, […]

Williams is dreaming big after injury nightmare

14 November 2021 2 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Powerful: Matt Williams on the ball for Irish MATT Williams is working hard to become a “world class” performer and give England […]

Gleave off to Dallas

14 November 2021 1 comment

RUGBY SHORTS HOOKER Todd Gleave has left Gloucester to join American Major League Rugby side Dallas Jackals. Gleave, 26, joined Gloucester in 2018, having progresed […]

Connon gives Chiefs another kick in teeth

7 November 2021 0 comments

By MIKE SINCLAIR Exeter …………….14pts Tries: J Simmonds 40, Armand 50 Conversions: J Simmonds 40, 50 Newcastle ……..15pts Tries: McGuigan 8, Stevenson 56 Conversions: Hodgson […]

Never-say-die Exiles stun Sarries at death

7 November 2021 2 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Saracens ……….34 pts Tries: Woolstencroft 5, Segun 28, 46; Earl 48, M Vunipola 61 Conversions: Lozowski 47, 49, 62 Penalties: Lopzowski 19 […]

Exiles sign fourth Puma

31 October 2021 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS LONDON Irish have signed Argentina wing Lucio Cinti Luna on an undisclosed deal. The four-cap 21-year-old joins compatriots Juan Martin Gonzalez Samso, Agustin […]

My testimonial year is not the end of Billy!

31 October 2021 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE BILLY TWELVETREES is confident a growing sense of self-belief within the squad will finally rid Gloucester of their inconsistent image. For the […]

Morgan on hot streak

24 October 2021 0 comments

GLOUCESTER No.8 Ben Morgan is back enjoying playing rugby again after a terrible year with injuries. Morgan has scored four tries so far this Premiership […]

Preview: Irish keep faith despite being winless in ten

17 October 2021 2 comments

PREVIEW… London Irish v Gloucester Today. Kick-off 3pm, Brentford Stadium London Irish have gone ten matches without a league victory in a run stretching back […]

WOMEN’S GAME IN FOCUS

17 October 2021 0 comments

Sarah Rendell takes a weekly look at some important women players ALEX MATTHEWS THIS WEEK… WORCESTER BACK-ROW World Cup winner and Worcester Warriors backrow Alex […]

London Irish 16-21 Leicester: Ford steers Tigers off the rocks just in time

10 October 2021 3 comments

GEORGE Ford kicked three penalties in the final 25 minutes to haul Leicester over the line and make it four from four to return to […]

Jersey Reds lose their scrum anchor to Irish

10 October 2021 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS LONDON Irish have signed former Munster prop Ciaran Parker from Championship leaders Jersey Reds. The 26-year-old, who began his career at Sale and […]

DREAM TEAM

10 October 2021 0 comments

RICHARD MAYHEW, THE FORMER NORTH HARBOUR, NEWCASTLE, ESHER AND YORKSHIRE CARNEGIE BACK ROW, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Nick […]

Northampton 23-21 London Irish: Returning Biggar is late hero for Saints

3 October 2021 0 comments

DAN Biggar picked himself up to kick a match-winning penalty to keep unbeaten Northampton on track in a tense finish at Franklin’s Gardens. The Wales […]

That was rubbish says Boyd, somebody is looking after us

3 October 2021 1 comment

CHRIS Boyd had one word to describe Northampton’s performance and this disjointed match: “Rubbish.” “There’s only two good things about today; four points and the […]