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The Declan Kidney Transcript: Every Word Of His London Irish Update

After days of media speculation arising on the back of payday being missed last Friday, London Irish Director of Rugby Declan Kidney hosted a media briefing Thursday to shed light on what has been happening at the Gallagher Premiership club.

May 5, 2023

A 'Definitive' Heaviest Rugby Players XV In 2023

The internet is littered with lists of the heaviest rugby players, even if frustratingly few are anything accurate.

Mar 28, 2023

Wallaby Rob Simmons The Latest To Exit English Rugby

London Irish and the Gallagher Premiership will be losing another storied international star, as Rob Simmons, the Wallabies lock, is set to join Clermont in France.

Mar 21, 2023

London Irish Hold Off Sale Fightback To Strengthen Play-Off Bid

London Irish strengthened their bid for a top-four spot in the Premiership with a 36-18 victory against second-placed Sale Sharks.

Mar 13, 2023

Wacky Reason Why Chris Ashton Had To Shelf Ash Splash Celebration

Hard to believe it’s now four years since Chris Ashton was last capped by England, but he will keep abreast of the live updates from their Guinness Six Nations match Saturday, even though he has his own Leicester fixture for which to prepare.

Mar 3, 2023

Heineken Champions Cup Format Set For Major Shake Up

The Heineken Champions Cup is facing a major overhaul which could come as early as next season according to reports published by The Telegraph.

Jan 27, 2023

Three South African Sides Make Champions Cup Knockouts In First Opportunity

All three South African teams competing in the Heineken Champions Cup have qualified for the last 16 at the first time of asking.

Jan 22, 2023

EPCR Statement: Bans For Five Players, Including Springboks Mapimpi

Tournament organizer, EPCR, has confirmed that five players have copped a total suspension of 13 weeks for red cards and a citing last weekend, with Springboks winger Makazole Mapimpi included on that list.

Jan 20, 2023

What's Coming To FloRugby In January?

Between all the competitions and trophies across the world, new or budding fans of the sport may not know where to start. However, guides about how each league or tournament operates can go a long way - and that's where FloRugby is here to help - because there's going to be a lot going on in the rugby world very, very soon.

Jan 12, 2023

The Nearly Men: Is London Irish RFC Underrated?

On a mild Friday night in West London, the unlikely became reality.

Dec 24, 2022

Heineken Champions Cup: Round 2 Friday And Saturday Wrap-Up

Round 2 of the 2022 Heineken Champions Cup once again highlighted just how tough this year’s competition is going to be to win.

Dec 18, 2022

Five Breakthrough Stars Set To Make Their Marks On The Champions Cup

As the cool November winds give way to the Baltic winter storms of December, so too does the Rugby calendar transition from international back to club level competition.

Dec 8, 2022

Heineken Champions Cup: La Rochelle Looks To Follow Up Cinderella Run

The best of the best in European club rugby have come to play.

Dec 1, 2022

Late Officiating Drama Overshadows London Derby

London derbies tend to offer up their fair share of drama, but the latest clash between Harlequins and London Irish stirred up a considerable level of animosity, directed predominantly towards the officiating team.

Oct 31, 2022

Edinburgh Signs Duhan Van Der Merwe: 'Can't Wait To Get Started'

Edinburgh has moved quickly to re-sign Scotland winger Duhan van der Merwe, after he became a free agent on Wednesday.

Oct 6, 2022