Parling adds Allen and Forshaw to coaching team
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers are pleased to announce the additions of Anthony Allen and Mike Forshaw to the men’s coaching team. The pair will join Geoff Parling’s staff as assistant coaches for...
Sam’s Spanish roots will take second place for now
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanThe Berkshire commuter town can’t just be a mere dormitory serving the metropolis – it hosts a famously raucous annual rock festival after all – but that is how it is often viewed. This evening,...
London Irish v Edinburgh (Sun)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWinger Topsy Ojo returns to London Irish's starting line-up for Sunday's European Challenge Cup quarter-final visit by Edinburgh. The club's all-time leading try scorer replaces Tom Fowlie in...
Smith praises Geraghty performance
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: Rugby28 February 2015 Geraghty was in inspiring form as he helped Irish reach a 38-7 interval lead with two tries before he was replaced at half-time. Wing Alex Lewington crossed over a...
Irish pile more misery on Welsh
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumAlex Lewington scored a hat-trick as London Irish thrashed Welsh 50-12, ensuring the hosts' miserable season continued with a 16th Aviva Premiership defeat on the bounce. The result emphasised the...
London Welsh v London Irish (Sat)
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsRob 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...
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...
Leicester Tigers team to face London Irish: Miles Benjamin starts...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryMiles Benjamin comes into the Leicester Tigers backline for his first appearance of the season in tomorrow's Aviva Premiership clash against London Irish at Welford Road (3pm). Benjamin scored five tries...
Ford drives Bath to the top
1 decade ago by Rugby 365George Ford pulled the strings in imperious fashion as Bath fired a warning shot to the rest of the Premiership clubs. They produced a record-breaking 45-0 win over Leicester Tigers at the Rec that...