LIRFC History
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125 years of the London Irish Rugby Football Club.
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On this day 1949 two London Irish players played for Leinster v Ulster at Lansdowne Road.
Dennis Kelly & Des O’Brien were on the winning side in a 6-3 victory.
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Dennis Kelly & Des O’Brien were on the winning side in a 6-3 victory.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
On this day 1949 two London Irish players played for Leinster v Ulster at Lansdowne Road.
Dennis Kelly & Des O’Brien were on the winning side in a 6-3 victory.
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Dennis Kelly & Des O’Brien were on the winning side in a 6-3 victory.
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Born on this day 1983 in Darwin, David James Paice.
David played for London Irish between 2003-2018 making 288 appearances & scoring 145 points.
He was capped by England on 8 occasions.
Happy birthday David.
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David played for London Irish between 2003-2018 making 288 appearances & scoring 145 points.
He was capped by England on 8 occasions.
Happy birthday David.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Born on this day 1983 in Darwin, David James Paice.
David played for London Irish between 2003-2018 making 288 appearances & scoring 145 points.
He was capped by England on 8 occasions.
Happy birthday David.
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David played for London Irish between 2003-2018 making 288 appearances & scoring 145 points.
He was capped by England on 8 occasions.
Happy birthday David.
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On this day 2002 bottom placed club London Irish played 3rd place Leicester Tigers in a Zurich Premiership match at the Madejski.
Tries from ex-Tiger Michael Horak & Barry Everitt who also kicked a conversion & 4 penalties gave Irish a much needed 27-7 victory.
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Tries from ex-Tiger Michael Horak & Barry Everitt who also kicked a conversion & 4 penalties gave Irish a much needed 27-7 victory.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
On this day 2002 bottom placed club London Irish played 3rd place Leicester Tigers in a Zurich Premiership match at the Madejski.
Tries from ex-Tiger Michael Horak & Barry Everitt who also kicked a conversion & 4 penalties gave Irish a much needed 27-7 victory.
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Tries from ex-Tiger Michael Horak & Barry Everitt who also kicked a conversion & 4 penalties gave Irish a much needed 27-7 victory.
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On this day 2024 London Irish Ladies played Beckenham Ladies at Balmoral Avenue in a Women’s Championship South 1 Match.
The Emeralds won 0-36.
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The Emeralds won 0-36.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:19 AM
On this day 2024 London Irish Ladies played Beckenham Ladies at Balmoral Avenue in a Women’s Championship South 1 Match.
The Emeralds won 0-36.
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The Emeralds won 0-36.
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On this day 1935 London Irish played Rosslyn Park at Old Deer Park in a club match.
Tries from J.W. McCarthy, Joseph Reidy (plus 2 cons), Charles Reidy, Con Griffin, G.S. Barry, William Reidy, & Owen Horrigan plus a drop goal from A. Kilmartin gave Irish a 3-26 victory.
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Tries from J.W. McCarthy, Joseph Reidy (plus 2 cons), Charles Reidy, Con Griffin, G.S. Barry, William Reidy, & Owen Horrigan plus a drop goal from A. Kilmartin gave Irish a 3-26 victory.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
On this day 1935 London Irish played Rosslyn Park at Old Deer Park in a club match.
Tries from J.W. McCarthy, Joseph Reidy (plus 2 cons), Charles Reidy, Con Griffin, G.S. Barry, William Reidy, & Owen Horrigan plus a drop goal from A. Kilmartin gave Irish a 3-26 victory.
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Tries from J.W. McCarthy, Joseph Reidy (plus 2 cons), Charles Reidy, Con Griffin, G.S. Barry, William Reidy, & Owen Horrigan plus a drop goal from A. Kilmartin gave Irish a 3-26 victory.
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On this day 1991 London Irish played Northampton at Franklins Gardens in a Courage League National Division 1 match.
A try from Ray Hennessy converted by Brian Mullen, who also scored a try, gave Irish a 12-12 draw.
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A try from Ray Hennessy converted by Brian Mullen, who also scored a try, gave Irish a 12-12 draw.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
On this day 1991 London Irish played Northampton at Franklins Gardens in a Courage League National Division 1 match.
A try from Ray Hennessy converted by Brian Mullen, who also scored a try, gave Irish a 12-12 draw.
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A try from Ray Hennessy converted by Brian Mullen, who also scored a try, gave Irish a 12-12 draw.
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On this 1969 London Irish’s Oliver Waldron played for London Counties b South Africa at Twickenham.
The Springboks won 6-22.
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The Springboks won 6-22.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
On this 1969 London Irish’s Oliver Waldron played for London Counties b South Africa at Twickenham.
The Springboks won 6-22.
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The Springboks won 6-22.
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On this day 2001 London Irish played Saracens at Vicarage Road in a Zurich Premiership match.
Tries from Paul Sackey, Naka Drotsche, Justin Bishop, Ed Thrower, Jason Wright, Chris Sheasby & Barry Everitt who ended the day scoring 25 points, gave Irish a 13-55 away victory.
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Tries from Paul Sackey, Naka Drotsche, Justin Bishop, Ed Thrower, Jason Wright, Chris Sheasby & Barry Everitt who ended the day scoring 25 points, gave Irish a 13-55 away victory.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
On this day 2001 London Irish played Saracens at Vicarage Road in a Zurich Premiership match.
Tries from Paul Sackey, Naka Drotsche, Justin Bishop, Ed Thrower, Jason Wright, Chris Sheasby & Barry Everitt who ended the day scoring 25 points, gave Irish a 13-55 away victory.
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Tries from Paul Sackey, Naka Drotsche, Justin Bishop, Ed Thrower, Jason Wright, Chris Sheasby & Barry Everitt who ended the day scoring 25 points, gave Irish a 13-55 away victory.
#lirfc #londonirish
Born on this day 1983 in Tonga, Leo Halavatau.
Leo played for London Irish between 2011-2016 making 62 appearances & scored 2 tries.
He was capped once for Tonga.
Happy birthday Leo.
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Leo played for London Irish between 2011-2016 making 62 appearances & scored 2 tries.
He was capped once for Tonga.
Happy birthday Leo.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Born on this day 1983 in Tonga, Leo Halavatau.
Leo played for London Irish between 2011-2016 making 62 appearances & scored 2 tries.
He was capped once for Tonga.
Happy birthday Leo.
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Leo played for London Irish between 2011-2016 making 62 appearances & scored 2 tries.
He was capped once for Tonga.
Happy birthday Leo.
#lirfc #londonirish #history
On this day 1931 London Irish had 3 players in the Munster CV to play Leinster at Lansdowne Road in an Inter-provincial match.
Patrick Coote, Francis Hodder
& Michael Danaher Sheehan were on the losing side in a 11-0 win for Leinster.
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Patrick Coote, Francis Hodder
& Michael Danaher Sheehan were on the losing side in a 11-0 win for Leinster.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:04 PM
On this day 1931 London Irish had 3 players in the Munster CV to play Leinster at Lansdowne Road in an Inter-provincial match.
Patrick Coote, Francis Hodder
& Michael Danaher Sheehan were on the losing side in a 11-0 win for Leinster.
#lirfc #londonirish #history
Patrick Coote, Francis Hodder
& Michael Danaher Sheehan were on the losing side in a 11-0 win for Leinster.
#lirfc #londonirish #history
On this day 1981 London Irish’s John O’Driscoll played for Ireland v Australia at Lansdowne Road.
The Australian’s won 12-16.
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The Australian’s won 12-16.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
On this day 1981 London Irish’s John O’Driscoll played for Ireland v Australia at Lansdowne Road.
The Australian’s won 12-16.
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The Australian’s won 12-16.
#lirfc #londonirish #history
On this day 2004 London Irish played Newcastle Falcons at the Madejski in a Zurich Premiership match.
Tries from Mike Catt & Paul Hodgson plus 2 conversions & 2 penalties from Mark Mapletoft gave Irish a 21-15 victory.
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Tries from Mike Catt & Paul Hodgson plus 2 conversions & 2 penalties from Mark Mapletoft gave Irish a 21-15 victory.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
On this day 2004 London Irish played Newcastle Falcons at the Madejski in a Zurich Premiership match.
Tries from Mike Catt & Paul Hodgson plus 2 conversions & 2 penalties from Mark Mapletoft gave Irish a 21-15 victory.
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Tries from Mike Catt & Paul Hodgson plus 2 conversions & 2 penalties from Mark Mapletoft gave Irish a 21-15 victory.
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Born on this day 1960, John Hewitt.
John spent 4 years with London Irish around the late 1980’s early 1990’s.
He was capped by Ireland twice.
Happy birthday John.
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John spent 4 years with London Irish around the late 1980’s early 1990’s.
He was capped by Ireland twice.
Happy birthday John.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Born on this day 1960, John Hewitt.
John spent 4 years with London Irish around the late 1980’s early 1990’s.
He was capped by Ireland twice.
Happy birthday John.
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John spent 4 years with London Irish around the late 1980’s early 1990’s.
He was capped by Ireland twice.
Happy birthday John.
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Born on this day 1973 in Chichester, Justin Michael Fitzpatrick.
Justin joined London Irish aged 16 & made his First XV debut in 1994. In 1998 he left Irish for Ulster.
He was capped by Ireland on 26 occasions.
Happy birthday Justin.
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Justin joined London Irish aged 16 & made his First XV debut in 1994. In 1998 he left Irish for Ulster.
He was capped by Ireland on 26 occasions.
Happy birthday Justin.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Born on this day 1973 in Chichester, Justin Michael Fitzpatrick.
Justin joined London Irish aged 16 & made his First XV debut in 1994. In 1998 he left Irish for Ulster.
He was capped by Ireland on 26 occasions.
Happy birthday Justin.
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Justin joined London Irish aged 16 & made his First XV debut in 1994. In 1998 he left Irish for Ulster.
He was capped by Ireland on 26 occasions.
Happy birthday Justin.
#lirfc #londonirish #history
On this day 1993 London Irish played Newcastle Gosforth at Kingston Park in a Courage League National Divsion 1 match.
A try from Ray Hennessy converted by Michael Corcoran & 2 penalties from Paul Burke gave Irish a 9-13 victory.
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A try from Ray Hennessy converted by Michael Corcoran & 2 penalties from Paul Burke gave Irish a 9-13 victory.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
On this day 1993 London Irish played Newcastle Gosforth at Kingston Park in a Courage League National Divsion 1 match.
A try from Ray Hennessy converted by Michael Corcoran & 2 penalties from Paul Burke gave Irish a 9-13 victory.
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A try from Ray Hennessy converted by Michael Corcoran & 2 penalties from Paul Burke gave Irish a 9-13 victory.
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On this day 2005 London Irish played Gloucester at the Madejski in a Guinness Premiership match.
A try from Ryan Strudwick converted by Barry Everitt who also kicked 6 penalties gave Irish a 25-10 victory.
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A try from Ryan Strudwick converted by Barry Everitt who also kicked 6 penalties gave Irish a 25-10 victory.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
On this day 2005 London Irish played Gloucester at the Madejski in a Guinness Premiership match.
A try from Ryan Strudwick converted by Barry Everitt who also kicked 6 penalties gave Irish a 25-10 victory.
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A try from Ryan Strudwick converted by Barry Everitt who also kicked 6 penalties gave Irish a 25-10 victory.
#lirfc #londonirish #history
Born in this day 1946, Stewart Alexander McKinney.
Stewart joined London Irish in 1980, and played and coached for a few years.
Capped 25 times by Ireland, and is British & Irish Lion number 526.
Happy birthday Stewart.
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Stewart joined London Irish in 1980, and played and coached for a few years.
Capped 25 times by Ireland, and is British & Irish Lion number 526.
Happy birthday Stewart.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Born in this day 1946, Stewart Alexander McKinney.
Stewart joined London Irish in 1980, and played and coached for a few years.
Capped 25 times by Ireland, and is British & Irish Lion number 526.
Happy birthday Stewart.
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Stewart joined London Irish in 1980, and played and coached for a few years.
Capped 25 times by Ireland, and is British & Irish Lion number 526.
Happy birthday Stewart.
#lirfc #londonirish #history
On this day 1988 London Irish played Gosforth at the Avenue in a Courage League National Division 2 match.
Tries from Paul Collins (2), John Hewitt, Jim Staples & Brendan Mullin (2) who also kicked 4 conversions & a drop goal to give Irish a 35-7 victory.
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Tries from Paul Collins (2), John Hewitt, Jim Staples & Brendan Mullin (2) who also kicked 4 conversions & a drop goal to give Irish a 35-7 victory.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
On this day 1988 London Irish played Gosforth at the Avenue in a Courage League National Division 2 match.
Tries from Paul Collins (2), John Hewitt, Jim Staples & Brendan Mullin (2) who also kicked 4 conversions & a drop goal to give Irish a 35-7 victory.
#lirfc #londonirish #history
Tries from Paul Collins (2), John Hewitt, Jim Staples & Brendan Mullin (2) who also kicked 4 conversions & a drop goal to give Irish a 35-7 victory.
#lirfc #londonirish #history
On this day 1898 London Irish played London Welsh at Cambria Park in a club match.
A try from Charles Fix converted by Richard Dyas gave Irish a 3-5 victory.
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A try from Charles Fix converted by Richard Dyas gave Irish a 3-5 victory.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
On this day 1898 London Irish played London Welsh at Cambria Park in a club match.
A try from Charles Fix converted by Richard Dyas gave Irish a 3-5 victory.
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A try from Charles Fix converted by Richard Dyas gave Irish a 3-5 victory.
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Born on this day 1991 in Mansfield. James Alexander Stokes.
James made 61 appearances for London Irish between 2019-2023, scoring 12 tries.
Happy birthday James.
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James made 61 appearances for London Irish between 2019-2023, scoring 12 tries.
Happy birthday James.
#lirfc #londonirish #history
November 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Born on this day 1991 in Mansfield. James Alexander Stokes.
James made 61 appearances for London Irish between 2019-2023, scoring 12 tries.
Happy birthday James.
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James made 61 appearances for London Irish between 2019-2023, scoring 12 tries.
Happy birthday James.
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Born on this day 1935 in Clontarf, Niall Henry Brophy.
Niall made his London Irish debut in 1962, after returning from his second British & Irish Lions tour.
He was capped by Ireland on 20 occasions between 1957-67.
In 1997 he became the President of the IRFU.
Niall died on 10th March 2023.
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Niall made his London Irish debut in 1962, after returning from his second British & Irish Lions tour.
He was capped by Ireland on 20 occasions between 1957-67.
In 1997 he became the President of the IRFU.
Niall died on 10th March 2023.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Born on this day 1935 in Clontarf, Niall Henry Brophy.
Niall made his London Irish debut in 1962, after returning from his second British & Irish Lions tour.
He was capped by Ireland on 20 occasions between 1957-67.
In 1997 he became the President of the IRFU.
Niall died on 10th March 2023.
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Niall made his London Irish debut in 1962, after returning from his second British & Irish Lions tour.
He was capped by Ireland on 20 occasions between 1957-67.
In 1997 he became the President of the IRFU.
Niall died on 10th March 2023.
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Born on this day 1971 in Liverpool, Nick Briers.
Nick played for London Irish between 1992-1997.
Happy birthday Nick.
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Nick played for London Irish between 1992-1997.
Happy birthday Nick.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Born on this day 1971 in Liverpool, Nick Briers.
Nick played for London Irish between 1992-1997.
Happy birthday Nick.
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Nick played for London Irish between 1992-1997.
Happy birthday Nick.
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On this day 1904 London Irish played Rosslyn Park at Richmond in a club match.
A converted try from Frederick McCormac & a try from Alfred Monahan gave Irish a 8-0 victory.
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A converted try from Frederick McCormac & a try from Alfred Monahan gave Irish a 8-0 victory.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
On this day 1904 London Irish played Rosslyn Park at Richmond in a club match.
A converted try from Frederick McCormac & a try from Alfred Monahan gave Irish a 8-0 victory.
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A converted try from Frederick McCormac & a try from Alfred Monahan gave Irish a 8-0 victory.
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On this day 2000 London Irish played NEC Harlequins in a Zurich Premiership match at the Madejski.
Quins selected 3 ex-LI players, Rory Jenkins, Peter Richards & Niall Woods.
Despite this Barry Everitt kicked 7 penalties to win the match 21-16.
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Quins selected 3 ex-LI players, Rory Jenkins, Peter Richards & Niall Woods.
Despite this Barry Everitt kicked 7 penalties to win the match 21-16.
#lirfc #londonirish #history
November 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
On this day 2000 London Irish played NEC Harlequins in a Zurich Premiership match at the Madejski.
Quins selected 3 ex-LI players, Rory Jenkins, Peter Richards & Niall Woods.
Despite this Barry Everitt kicked 7 penalties to win the match 21-16.
#lirfc #londonirish #history
Quins selected 3 ex-LI players, Rory Jenkins, Peter Richards & Niall Woods.
Despite this Barry Everitt kicked 7 penalties to win the match 21-16.
#lirfc #londonirish #history
On this day 1922 London Irish played St. Thomas’s Hospital in Chiswick in a club match.
Tries from B. O’Sullivan converted by E. Proctor followed by a try from Philip Gummer resulted in a 8-8 draw.
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Tries from B. O’Sullivan converted by E. Proctor followed by a try from Philip Gummer resulted in a 8-8 draw.
#lirfc #londonirish #history
November 18, 2025 at 11:07 AM
On this day 1922 London Irish played St. Thomas’s Hospital in Chiswick in a club match.
Tries from B. O’Sullivan converted by E. Proctor followed by a try from Philip Gummer resulted in a 8-8 draw.
#lirfc #londonirish #history
Tries from B. O’Sullivan converted by E. Proctor followed by a try from Philip Gummer resulted in a 8-8 draw.
#lirfc #londonirish #history