London Irish 28 Exeter Chiefs 26: MATCH REPORT
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoA last-gasp drop goal from Shane Geraghty denied Exeter Chiefs a dramatic victory at the Madejski Stadium on Sunday. Dean Mumm's try and eight points from the boot of Gareth Steenson ensured that Rob...
Lewington keen to make the most of his chance to shine
1 decade ago by London IrishThe wing can be a lonely place when your team are struggling - something Alex Lewington knows more than most.
Lewington wary of relegation fight
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsLondon Irish wing Alex Lewington says they must improve their home form to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle.
Uncapped Anthony Watson deserves his England chance
1 decade ago by The TimesIn the first of a regular series, our rugby writers get together to discuss the big topics. This week - who should be in England’s XV on form? Owen Slot, rugby correspondent: In Tuesday’s paper,...
Aviva Premiership Round 4: 5 things we learned
1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog1. Falling like fliesWhat is going on at the Tigers? Richard Cockerill insisted in a interview last week that their training isn’t as physical as it used to be (no more Wednesday night training sessions...
Saracens upbeat over Farrell fitness
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall tried to allay concerns over the fitness of Owen Farrell after the England flyhalf missed Saturday's 40-19 Premiership win over Sale with a thigh strain. Fears...
Geraghty sinks Tigers at the death
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyShane Geraghty's last-minute penalty handed London Irish a famous victory away at Leicester, winning 22-19 at Welford Road. Irish suffered heartbreak in last week's clash with Saracens, losing with...
London Irish heap woe on Leicester
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumAn inspired performance from Shane Geraghty helped London Irish stun Leicester Tigers 22-19 at Welford Road on Saturday. The centre's easy kick earned the Irish a 22-19 win, their first Premiership...
Leicester Tigers 19 London Irish 22: Shane Geraghty ignores the boos to heap more misery on Leicester
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsLondon Irish rubbed salt into Leicester's gaping wound after last week's humiliation at Bath by winning at Welford Road for only the second time in 91 years. The bookmakers, who made Leicester...
Leicester Tigers vow to make London Irish clash a game to...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryFull-back Mat Tait is urging Leicester Tigers to give home supporters a performance to help them forget about the drubbing at Bath. After an “unacceptable” showing in the 45-0 defeat at the Rec, Tait...