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Peerless Pearson lifts Irish into fourth

26 March 2023 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD London Irish ……………….. 37pts Tries: Fa’aso’o 7, Pearson 17, Loader 42, Munga 64 Conversions: Jackson 8, 18, 43, 66 Penalty: Jackson 40, […]

Irish out to replace Simmons

26 March 2023 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER London Irish are searching for someone to replace veteran Wallaby star Rob Simmons who is departing the Premiership to […]

Now Watson is thinking about move to France

26 March 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Anthony Watson is mulling over joining the exodus of England players playing in France next season after being made […]

Baxter calls on Chiefs to win the 10-pointers

26 March 2023 0 comments

Rob Baxter says every match is a virtual cup final for Exeter as they look to make the Premiership play-offs and progress in the Heineken […]

Wallaby Simmons says au revoir to Irish Exiles

26 March 2023 1 comment

NEWS EXTRA LONDON Irish lock Rob Simmons will join Clermont Auvergne on a two-year deal as the exodus of top-line players from English rugby continues. […]

Cracknell fears for his old friends

19 March 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Olly Cracknell fears for the future of former team-mates at the Ospreys as the contract uncertainty in Wales, which sparked a strike […]

Peterson to miss two Premiership matches

5 March 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA NEWCASTLE lock Greg Peterson has been banned for three games, reduceable to two, after his red card for a high tackle on hooker […]

England make their hopes of fast start to keep Grand Slam alive

26 February 2023 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK Wales…………………………………………….. 21pts Tries: Andrew 25, 58, Penalty 40 Conversions: Edwards 27, 59 England ………………………………………..37pts Tries: Hathaway 14, Woodward 21, Ma’asi-White 27, Elliott […]

Christ College take Brecon 7s

26 February 2023 1 comment

SCHOOLS RUGBY By CAM STEPHENS Christ College laid down a huge marker ahead of the Rosslyn Park 7s next month after claiming the Brecon 7s […]

Pragmatic Irish are looking in the mood

19 February 2023 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Bath ………………………………. 10pts Tries: Bayliss 21 Conversions: Spencer 21 Penalties: Spencer 28 London Irish ……………….. 25pts Tries: Jackson 23, White 39, Van […]

Kidney using Cup to bring on youngsters

19 February 2023 1 comment

By PAUL REES LONDON Irish have made the Premiership Cup final for the second season running and are using the tournament to show emerging players […]

All set for Arundell to explode

12 February 2023 0 comments

By GART FITZGERALD Italy will feel the full, devastating force of “special” Henry Arundell when England unleash him at Twickenham. Attack coach Nick Evans insists […]

Danaher: I saw Ollie’s power from Day One

12 February 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE London Irish assistant coach Declan Danaher admits he was taken aback by England new boy Ollie Hassell-Collins’ raw power when he first […]

Three-year deal for Falcons flier Radwan

12 February 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA WINGER Adam Radwan has signed a three-year contract extension with Newcastle. Radwan, 25, has scored 46 tries in 86 appearances, including a number […]

Leading scorer Jackson poised to stay at Irish

5 February 2023 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Talks: Paddy Jackson PICTURES: Getty Images LONDON Irish are in advanced talks with former Ireland fly-half Paddy Jackson about […]

Lewies available for Harlequins ‘Big Match’

5 February 2023 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA HARLEQUINS lock and club captain Stephan Lewies has received a two-week ban for his red card in last weekend’s defeat to London Irish. […]

Versatile David takes his opportunity and makes the most of his switch to Harlequins

29 January 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… London Irish v Harlequins Today. Kick-off 3pm, Brentford Community Stadium Nick David had to be patient after joining Harlequins from Worcester […]

Vunipola out and Farrell captain for Borthwick’s first squad

16 January 2023 0 comments

Steve Borthwick has omitted Billy Vunipola and kept Owen Farrell as captain as he named his first England squad as coach for the 2023 Six […]

Chawatama: London Irish have the talent to overcome Stormers

15 January 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… London Irish v Stormers TO coin an often-used sporting phrase, Lovejoy Chawatama can talk the talk and walk the walk. The […]

Young Guns: London Irish hooker Calum Scott

15 January 2023 0 comments

YOUNG GUNS LONDON IRISH HOOKER Calum Scott was this week called up to England’s U20s Six Nations squad and the London Irish hooker hopes to […]

Home comforts key to Irish challenge

8 January 2023 1 comment

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… London Irish v Bristol Today. Kick-off 3pm, Brentford Community Stadium Benhard Janse van Rensburg believes home comforts can get London Irish […]

Carreras on target to cause more pain for Irish

8 January 2023 0 comments

Gloucester ……… 8pts Tries: Alemanno 10 Penalties: Carreras 80 London Irish …… 6pts Penalties: Jackson 27, 71 SANTIAGO Carreras built on his growing status as […]

Irish breeze past Bath to reach final four

8 January 2023 2 comments

By NICK POWELL London Irish ….26pts Tries: Cornish 19, 43 Scragg 29, Miller 75 Conversions: Atkins 20, 30, 44 Bath …………………. 7pts Tries : Ellis […]

Irish bring in Aussie tyro centre Poolman

8 January 2023 1 comment

NEWS EXTRA LONDON Irish have signed Australian centre Eddie Poolman from Sydney University. Poolman, 23, has represented the university for the last two years in […]

Every game is big, says McCall as Chiefs await

31 December 2022 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE For Mark McCall, Saturday’s encounter with Exeter Chiefs is just another big match in pursuit of a play-off place. Recent history dictates […]

Chiefs keep their cool to hold off late Bath revival

31 December 2022 1 comment

Exeter ……………. 20pts Tries: Ewers 15, Slade 30 Conversions: J Simmonds 16, 31 Penalties: J Simmonds 1, 40 Bath ……………….. 15pts Tries: Cokanasiga 11, Annett […]

Pearson’s eager to impress new boss

23 December 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… London Irish v Saracens Friday December 23. Kick-off 7.45pm It may not have been a year to remember for the English […]

Messi has Falcons Pumas flying high

23 December 2022 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Newcastle v Sale Friday Decemeber 23. Kick-off 8pm, Kingston Park Brett Connon is hoping for some Messi-like magic from Matias Orlando, […]

Loader close to Irish deal

23 December 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER London Irish are close to agreeing to a new contract with Ben Loader as they look to stop a […]

Quins double up at Twickenham

23 December 2022 1 comment

Moment in time: Harlequins, 1988 John Player Cup and Middlesex Sevens winners BY NEIL FISSLER Harlequins were without a win over Bristol in 15 years, […]

Creevy hit with four-week ban

18 December 2022 2 comments

London Irish hooker Agustin Creevy has received a four-week ban following his red card in the Champions Cup defeat by Montpellier last Friday. Argentine Creevy […]

Tigers keen to tempt speedster Bassett

18 December 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Leicester Tigers are pressing ahead with their recruitment plans for next season and are bidding to take Josh Bassett […]

Young Guns: Leeds Beckett No.8 Kade Bird

18 December 2022 2 comments

Skilful No. 8 Kade Bird endured heartbreak after being dropped by London Irish academy but has been presented with a golden opportunity to show what […]

My Life in Rugby with Edd Thrower ‘Going to Italy was the best move I ever made’

18 December 2022 0 comments

The former London Irish, Wasps, Saracens, Crociati, Bedford, London Welsh, Massy & Piacenza full-back on his life in the game Loving life: Edd Thrower flying […]

Creevy’s red puts Irish on back foot

11 December 2022 0 comments

By ROGER PANTING London Irish…….27pts Tries: Gonzalez 25, 37; Cinti 30 Conversions: Jackson 25, 30, 37 Penalties: Jackson 9, Jennings 78 Montpellier……..32pts Tries: Reinach 40, […]

Tug-of-war for Bath lock

11 December 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Bath lock Fergus Lee-Warner is at the centre of a tug-of-war between Premiership rivals Bristol Bears and London Irish […]

Exeter reach semis after high-scoring win

5 December 2022 0 comments

Exeter Chiefs………..50 Tries: Feyi-Woboso 4, Cordero 13, 17; Tuima 26, 43; Frost 62, 69 Conversions: Jenkins 4, 14, 27, 44, 63, 70 Penalties: Jenkins 24 […]

Simmons: Arundell will be brilliant for a long time

4 December 2022 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Speed king: Henry Arundell playing for England Henry Arundell has the mental strength to battle through his lengthy injury despair and return […]

England not helped by Premiership style

4 December 2022 0 comments

TV pundits and the press keep telling us how great Premiership rugby is. However, I have come to the conclusion it is not. The only […]

Dream Team with Tom Cruse

4 December 2022 0 comments

Tom Cruse, The Edinburgh and former Wasps, London Irish, Rotherham & Macclesfield hooker chooses the best XV he has played with or against… 1. Robin […]

Irish work hard to get back on track

4 December 2022 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER London Irish………………… 39pts Tries: Stokes 9, Jackson 54, Cinti 59, 75; Coleman 71 Conversions: Jackson 10, 55, 72, 76 Penalties: Jackson 20, […]

My Life in Rugby with Nic Groom: ‘It was my warrior spirit that paid off with Rassie’

4 December 2022 0 comments

The former Western Province, Stormers, Northampton, Lions, Edinburgh and London Irish scrum-half talks Jon Newcombe through his journey in the game My last game was for […]

Cup fixtures added so qualification is ‘fair’

4 December 2022 0 comments

TWO fixtures have been added to this season’s Premiership Rugby Cup to allow “fair” qualification for the semi-finals of the tournament. Bristol will play Sale […]

Future of Leicester Tigers is strong says Borthwick

27 November 2022 0 comments

Leicester’s defence of the Premiership title may have got off to a slow start, but Steve Borthwick believes the future of the club is set […]

Irish keen on Cokanasiga’s return

27 November 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER London Irish are bidding to re-sign England flyer Joe Cokanasiga from Premiership rivals Bath to replace Ollie Hassell-Collins, who is […]

Top two in right place to rule at World Cup

27 November 2022 3 comments

Paul Rees sees Ireland and France consolidate their position as leaders of the North Ireland and France were the only two teams not to suffer […]

London Irish fighting to keep hold of Jackson

20 November 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER London Irish are fighting to keep former Ireland international fly-half Paddy Jackson in West London next season as they […]