George Skivington rugby player
George Skivington rugby player

George Skivington

3rd Dec 1982 1.98m/115kg Head Coach

London Irish v Newcastle (Sat)

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

London Irish will be bolstered by the return of captain George Skivington from injury and Scotland back-row Blair Cowan from international duty. Flanker Ofisa Treviranus is out for a month after...

Skivington: Anticipation growing for St Patrick's Party clash

1 decade ago by London Irish

George Skivington believes Saturday's St Patrick's Party will introduce an added spice to London Irish's Aviva Premiership Rugby crunch match with Newcastle Falcons.

Geraghty to captain Exiles at The Stoop

1 decade ago by London Irish

London Irish's Shane Geraghty has been named as captain to face Harlequins at The Twickenham Stoop in the Aviva Premiership, due to George Skivington being ruled out with a foot injury (kick-off 3pm).

Aviva Premiership 2014/2015: Round 17 Predictions

1 decade ago by The Rugby Blog

Bath Rugby vs Sale SharksBath’s season has come off the rails somewhat, with three consecutive losses seeing them drop from second to fifth. There is a sense of symmetry to their game this weekend. ...

London Welsh v London Irish (Sat)

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Rob Lewis starts at scrum-half for London Welsh in place of the departed Piri Weepu in one of six personnel changes for the Exiles. Nick Scott comes back on the wing and James...

Skivington and London Irish ready to kick on in Europe

1 decade ago by London Irish

Last weekend's defeat to Exeter Chiefs notwithstanding, London Irish have made a fine start to the Aviva Premiership Rugby season and skipper George Skivington is now eyeing success in Europe.

Skivington: Tries will come for London Irish

1 decade ago by Premiership Rugby

George Skivington is not worried about London Irish's lack of tries so far this Aviva Premiership Rugby season, and is confident narrow losses will soon turn into wins for the Exiles.

Leicester Tigers fans show their frustration as London Irish take...

1 decade ago by Leicester Mercury

When Leicester Tigers fans boo an opposing kicker as he takes a penalty, you know that frustration levels at Welford Road have tipped the scale. At a club which prides itself on the values of tradition,...

London Irish captain George Skivington defends Blair Cowan from Leicester 'punch' claim

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

George Skivington, the London Irish captain, defended his flanker Blair Cowan against claims from Leicester that he appeared to throw a punch in a first-half scuffle with Jamie Gibson in the Exiles'...

Saracens upbeat over Farrell fitness

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Saracens 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...