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Jackson column: Time to end Scarlets’ Euro Cup heartbreaks

11 October 2017 0 comments

By Peter Jackson No contender for Europe’s blue riband trophy can have endured more heartache in their pursuit than the Scarlets, a point acknowledged by […]

May’s the best says delighted O’Connor

8 October 2017 2 comments

AFTER seeing Jonny May grab his sixth Leicester try in six games, Tigers boss Matt O’Connor said: “He’s easily the best finisher in England. He’s […]

Wasps feeling sting of fixture congestion

8 October 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY WASPS fly-half Jimmy Gopperth has urged Premiership and European rugby bosses to review their match scheduling after conceding his side have been […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE

8 October 2017 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ■ LONDON IRISH might find it difficult to keep hold of highly rated winger Alex Lewington when his […]

Time to end Scarlets’ Euro Cup heartbreaks

8 October 2017 1 comment

No contender for Europe’s blue riband trophy can have endured more heartache in their pursuit than the Scarlets, a point acknowledged by the most ruthless […]

Back row star Blair extends stay at Irish

8 October 2017 0 comments

BLAIR Cowan has signed a contract extension with London Irish. Cowan, 31, has been a pivotal figure in the Exiles’ back row since his move […]

Injury toll leaves ‘A’ league in tatters

8 October 2017 2 comments

By SAM JACKSON THE Premiership ‘A’ league fixture list was decimated last week amid ongoing injury problems. Five games were postponed with players needed to […]

Eddie urged to let Farrell run show from No.10

8 October 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY OWEN Farrell’s controlling influence as a leader is being compromised by England’s insistence on playing him out of position, according to former […]

Let’s get Saturday back as match day

1 October 2017 0 comments

THE Premiership’s ‘long weekend’ fixture experiment which is pushing club rugby fans from pillar to post with matches played on Friday nights, Sunday afternoons, in […]

Lions return for Leinster but still lack killer instinct

1 October 2017 0 comments

By DARAGH SMALL EDINBURGH out-half Jason Tovey scored all 13 points for his side, including an intercept try, but they came up just short of […]

Soloist Foden savouring the social life at Saints

1 October 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY On song: Ben Foden in action for Saints against Saracens PICTURE: Getty Images BEN Foden insists he will not be swapping the […]

Cowan’s evolving his game in bid for Test recall

1 October 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY NEWS EXTRA LONDON Irish flanker Blair Cowan has revealed how he is revelling in a ‘seven’s heaven’ and hopes it offers a […]

Big name signings bringing best out of Harris

1 October 2017 2 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE NEWS EXTRA UNHERALDED homegrown centre Chris Harris is enjoying being the centre of attention at Newcastle – even with the arrival of […]

Room 101: Petrus du Plessis – London Irish prop

28 September 2017 0 comments

1. Over-zealous beach sellers You get four weeks off at summer to go away for a nice relaxing holiday with the family only to be […]

Top-flight career taken off nicely for McNally

24 September 2017 1 comment

LONDON Irish lock Josh McNally is too tall to the fly the fighter jets he services as a corporal in the RAF. However, the determined […]

Wallace grabs third try in two matches for Bristol

24 September 2017 2 comments

By SAM JACKSON AVIVA A-LEAGUE BRISTOL United recorded their first A-League victory of the season with an entertaining 27-17 victory over London Irish on Friday […]

Crossword

24 September 2017 1 comment

LAST CROSSWORD’S ANSWERS Across: 1 Blair, 3 Fylde, 6 Clifton, 7 Lawes, 9 Hell, 12 Reed, 13 Danty, 16 Lovotti, 17 Storm, 18 Yarde. Down: […]

Jeff Probyn: Hate to say it, but Worcester are looking doomed already

20 September 2017 0 comments

There is no substitute for playing the game, try as you might and no matter what you do, nothing matches actually playing the game. At […]

ROOM 101

17 September 2017 1 comment

PETRUS DU PLESSIS THE LONDON IRISH PROP TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND 1. Over-zealous beach sellers You get […]

I joined Irish because of Venter says Franco

17 September 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY SECOND row enforcer Franco van der Merwe has revealed why the lure of working under South African legend Brendan Venter persuaded him […]

Stooke out to grab his new chance

17 September 2017 0 comments

BEHEMOTH lock Elliott Stooke reckons the faith being shown in him by Bath’s coaches will help him deliver on his early career potential. A Junior […]

Casson treble as Chinnor take command

17 September 2017 1 comment

By WILL THOMPSON London IWG 24 Chinnor…… 43 WILD GEESE were seeking their first win of the season as they opened their home campaign. Unfortunately […]

Wasps down the Jets to get back on track

17 September 2017 0 comments

By SAM JACKSON WASPS put their crushing defeat at the hands of Newcastle behind them by grinding out a 22-12 success at Sale Jets on […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE

10 September 2017 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler BATH are set to offer veteran Samoan halfback Kahn Fotuali’i the chance of extending his contract beyond the […]

Hodgkinson can’t turn tide for Geese

10 September 2017 0 comments

By GARY REYNOLDS Reding’sians …44 LI Wild Geese …16 REDINGENSIANS Rams’ set-piece dominance ultimately proved too much for a lively London Irish attack. The scene […]

Skivington: Franco will throw his weight around at Irish

10 September 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY FRANCO van der Merwe could be one of the best signings of the Premiership season, according to London Irish forwards guru George […]

Philadelphia is next stop on rugby’s world tour

10 September 2017 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher takes a look at how club rugby has spread around the world since 2011 Globalisation is one of the modern day buzzwords and […]

Hayes: Falcons are doing us proud in USA

10 September 2017 1 comment

By GRAHAM JENKINS PREMIERSHIP Rugby have heaped praise on Newcastle Falcons for spearheading the league’s latest American adventure. The Falcons will take on European champions […]

Irish have the culture to survive says Narraway

7 September 2017 0 comments

Former London Irish back rower Luke Narraway reckons the behind-the-scenes culture being created by coaching supremos Brendan Venter and Nick Kennedy will ensure the Exiles […]

Ball boy Cameron’s set for the big stage

3 September 2017 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE Day-dream: Cameron Cowell racing against Australia superstar Quade Cooper at the Las Vegas Sevens PICTURES: Getty Images Hero: Toby Flood FORMER Twickenham […]

‘The Beast’ plots more try havoc in the Premiership

3 September 2017 2 comments

NAPOLIONI Nalaga, one of the most devastating finishers world rugby has seen, has declared himself fit and ready to take the Premiership by storm and […]

Irish have the culture to survive says Narraway

3 September 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Hope: Luke Narraway FORMER London Irish back rower Luke Narraway reckons the behind-thescenes culture being created by coaching supremos Brendan Venter and […]

We’re ready now says Kennedy as Irish run riot over brave Richmond

27 August 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY LONDON Irish supremo Nick Kennedy declared his promoted side ready for Premiership duty after a convincing victory over gallant Richmond. Steve Hill’s […]

Wedlake injury overshadows Plymouth pluck

27 August 2017 0 comments

By MARTIN WOOLLATT Pirates …22 Plymouth …14 ALTHIOUGH it was a pre-season friendly, this first cross-Tamar derby since March 2015 brought with it the usual […]

Richmond set for the drop. Sorry!

27 August 2017 0 comments

Former England scrum-half and London Scottish coach Pete Richards looks ahead to the Greene King Championship season Super talent: Bristol signing Steven Luatua playing for […]

It won’t be a cakewark for Cov’s cash warns Brightwell

27 August 2017 0 comments

NICK VERDIER previews the battle for promotion from National One where big-spending Coventry start as favourites Birmingham Moseley back-rower Chris Brightwell reckons Coventry deserve their […]

I can’t wait for the Premiership season

27 August 2017 0 comments

THE Premiership is back next week and I can’t wait. Last season was brilliant and the play-offs were full of drama and intensity. No one […]

If you don’t like scrums, watch Rugby League!

27 August 2017 0 comments

COLIN BOAG With the new Aviva Premiership just five days away, it’s good to hear directors of rugby fighting back against the game’s ‘enemy within’, […]

From Sam to Francois, don’t take your eyes of these guys

27 August 2017 1 comment

ANDY GOODE OUR GUEST COLUMNIST LOOKS AHEAD TO THE PREMIERSHIP With the Premiership season nearly upon us, there is a lot of talent to be […]

You won’t outscrum us warns Du Plessis

20 August 2017 0 comments

NEALE HARVEY finds London Irish’s veteran prop star in defiant mood ahead of the new season NEALE HARVEY Indestructible prop Petrus du Plessis reckons anyone […]

Star-studded Irish ready for step up

20 August 2017 1 comment

By ROB STEEL London Irish …29 Ealing …6 LONDON Irish got a big morale booster two weeks from the start of the Premiership season with […]

Meehan glad to be clear of ‘shocking’ Aussie mess

15 August 2017 0 comments

Livewire London Irish scrum-half Ben Meehan has set his heart on impressing England boss Eddie Jones after escaping the “disgraceful” events surrounding Australian rugby. Meehan, […]

Ward double bails Quins out but Wallace facing six month layoff

13 August 2017 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Winning start: Quins captain James Horwill with the Cunningham- Duncombe Trophy London Irish 29pts Tries: Paice 7 Du Plessis 25 Lewington 52, […]

Scottish show boss Morris they mean business

13 August 2017 0 comments

By OLI SHAPLEY Rosslyn Park 24 L Scottish 47 NEW London Scottish director of rugby Dave Morris got his reign off to an impressive start […]

Jackson heads north to boost Scotland hope

13 August 2017 1 comment

TRANSFER WRAP By NICK VERDIER RUARIDHJackson will turn out for Glasgow again this season after leaving Harlequins with immediate effect. The fly-half, below, who moved […]

20 Questions: Ross Neal – London Scottish centre

9 August 2017 0 comments

How’s pre-season going? Pretty well, thanks. We’ve been training at the Lensbury Hotel which is a great place to train. The facilities there are brilliant. […]

Irish tough guys here to stay now – Kennedy

6 August 2017 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY BRENDAN Venter’s inspiring leadership will ensure London Irish’s band of callow coaches rise to the task of achieving Premiership survival, according to […]