LIRFC History
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125 years of the London Irish Rugby Football Club.
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On this day 1975 London Irish’s Hugh Condon played for Ireland ‘B’ v France ‘B’ at Lansdowne Road.
Ireland ‘B’ won 9-3.
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Ireland ‘B’ won 9-3.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM
On this day 1975 London Irish’s Hugh Condon played for Ireland ‘B’ v France ‘B’ at Lansdowne Road.
Ireland ‘B’ won 9-3.
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Ireland ‘B’ won 9-3.
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Born on this day 1983 in Harare, Nils Mordt.
Nils played for London Irish between 2004-2008 making 64 appearances and scoring 32 points.
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Nils played for London Irish between 2004-2008 making 64 appearances and scoring 32 points.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Born on this day 1983 in Harare, Nils Mordt.
Nils played for London Irish between 2004-2008 making 64 appearances and scoring 32 points.
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Nils played for London Irish between 2004-2008 making 64 appearances and scoring 32 points.
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On this day 2009 London Irish v Worcester Warriors at the Madejski in a Guinness Premiership.
A try from John Rudd & a conversion from and 3 penalties from Ryan Lamb resulted in a 16-16 draw.
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A try from John Rudd & a conversion from and 3 penalties from Ryan Lamb resulted in a 16-16 draw.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
On this day 2009 London Irish v Worcester Warriors at the Madejski in a Guinness Premiership.
A try from John Rudd & a conversion from and 3 penalties from Ryan Lamb resulted in a 16-16 draw.
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A try from John Rudd & a conversion from and 3 penalties from Ryan Lamb resulted in a 16-16 draw.
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On this day 1931 was the official opening London Irish’s new ground the Avenue in Sunbury-on-Thames.
Mr John Whelan Dulanty CB, CBE, the High Commissioner for the Irish Free State conducted the official opening.
The London Irish Rifles Pipers played the players of London Irish & Welsh onto the pitch
Mr John Whelan Dulanty CB, CBE, the High Commissioner for the Irish Free State conducted the official opening.
The London Irish Rifles Pipers played the players of London Irish & Welsh onto the pitch
December 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
On this day 1931 was the official opening London Irish’s new ground the Avenue in Sunbury-on-Thames.
Mr John Whelan Dulanty CB, CBE, the High Commissioner for the Irish Free State conducted the official opening.
The London Irish Rifles Pipers played the players of London Irish & Welsh onto the pitch
Mr John Whelan Dulanty CB, CBE, the High Commissioner for the Irish Free State conducted the official opening.
The London Irish Rifles Pipers played the players of London Irish & Welsh onto the pitch
Born on this day 1993 in Guildford, Harry James Elrington.
Harry played for London Irish from 2015-2021, making 85 appearances and scoring 15 points.
Happy birthday Harry.
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Harry played for London Irish from 2015-2021, making 85 appearances and scoring 15 points.
Happy birthday Harry.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Born on this day 1993 in Guildford, Harry James Elrington.
Harry played for London Irish from 2015-2021, making 85 appearances and scoring 15 points.
Happy birthday Harry.
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Harry played for London Irish from 2015-2021, making 85 appearances and scoring 15 points.
Happy birthday Harry.
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On this day 2000 London Irish played Newcastle Falcons in a Zurich Premiership match at the Madejski.
A penalty try plus a conversion & 4 penalties from Barry Everitt gave Irish a much needed victory, in a match that saw 2 Irish players being yellow carded.
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A penalty try plus a conversion & 4 penalties from Barry Everitt gave Irish a much needed victory, in a match that saw 2 Irish players being yellow carded.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
On this day 2000 London Irish played Newcastle Falcons in a Zurich Premiership match at the Madejski.
A penalty try plus a conversion & 4 penalties from Barry Everitt gave Irish a much needed victory, in a match that saw 2 Irish players being yellow carded.
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A penalty try plus a conversion & 4 penalties from Barry Everitt gave Irish a much needed victory, in a match that saw 2 Irish players being yellow carded.
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On this day 1999 London Irish played Sale Sharks at the Stoop in an Allied Dunbar Premiership match.
2 tries from Justin Bishop converted by Jarrod Cunningham who also kicked 4 penalties gave Irish a 26-3 victory.
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2 tries from Justin Bishop converted by Jarrod Cunningham who also kicked 4 penalties gave Irish a 26-3 victory.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
On this day 1999 London Irish played Sale Sharks at the Stoop in an Allied Dunbar Premiership match.
2 tries from Justin Bishop converted by Jarrod Cunningham who also kicked 4 penalties gave Irish a 26-3 victory.
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2 tries from Justin Bishop converted by Jarrod Cunningham who also kicked 4 penalties gave Irish a 26-3 victory.
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Born on this day 1864 John R. James.
The Reverend James played for London Irish in 1899 & was voted as a member of the committee that same year. He became a Life Member in 1912. He was the club President 1911-1914 & 1919-1939. In 1926 he was involved in the creation of Staines RFC.
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The Reverend James played for London Irish in 1899 & was voted as a member of the committee that same year. He became a Life Member in 1912. He was the club President 1911-1914 & 1919-1939. In 1926 he was involved in the creation of Staines RFC.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On this day 2005 London Irish played Cardiff Blues in a Powergen Cup match at the Madejski.
Trie from Paul Gustard (2) & Rodd Penney plus 3 conversions from Ross Laidlaw, a penalty from Barry Everitt & a drop goal from Shane Geraghty gave Irish a 27-23 victory.
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Trie from Paul Gustard (2) & Rodd Penney plus 3 conversions from Ross Laidlaw, a penalty from Barry Everitt & a drop goal from Shane Geraghty gave Irish a 27-23 victory.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
On this day 2005 London Irish played Cardiff Blues in a Powergen Cup match at the Madejski.
Trie from Paul Gustard (2) & Rodd Penney plus 3 conversions from Ross Laidlaw, a penalty from Barry Everitt & a drop goal from Shane Geraghty gave Irish a 27-23 victory.
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Trie from Paul Gustard (2) & Rodd Penney plus 3 conversions from Ross Laidlaw, a penalty from Barry Everitt & a drop goal from Shane Geraghty gave Irish a 27-23 victory.
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Born on this day 1976 in St John’s, Newfoundland, Phil Troy Murphy.
Phil played for London Irish from 2003-2008 making 134 appearances scoring 10 tries.
He also played for Perpignan, French Barbarians, Viadana & capped 18 times by Canada.
Happy birthday Phil.
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Phil played for London Irish from 2003-2008 making 134 appearances scoring 10 tries.
He also played for Perpignan, French Barbarians, Viadana & capped 18 times by Canada.
Happy birthday Phil.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Born on this day 1976 in St John’s, Newfoundland, Phil Troy Murphy.
Phil played for London Irish from 2003-2008 making 134 appearances scoring 10 tries.
He also played for Perpignan, French Barbarians, Viadana & capped 18 times by Canada.
Happy birthday Phil.
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Phil played for London Irish from 2003-2008 making 134 appearances scoring 10 tries.
He also played for Perpignan, French Barbarians, Viadana & capped 18 times by Canada.
Happy birthday Phil.
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On this day 2021 London Irish played Newcastle Falcons at Brentford in a Gallagher Premiership match.
Tries from Kyle Rowe, Ollie Hassell-Collins (3), Steve Mafi & Augustine Creevy plus 5 conversions & a penalty from Paddy Jackson gave Irish a 43-31 bonus point victory.
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Tries from Kyle Rowe, Ollie Hassell-Collins (3), Steve Mafi & Augustine Creevy plus 5 conversions & a penalty from Paddy Jackson gave Irish a 43-31 bonus point victory.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
On this day 2021 London Irish played Newcastle Falcons at Brentford in a Gallagher Premiership match.
Tries from Kyle Rowe, Ollie Hassell-Collins (3), Steve Mafi & Augustine Creevy plus 5 conversions & a penalty from Paddy Jackson gave Irish a 43-31 bonus point victory.
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Tries from Kyle Rowe, Ollie Hassell-Collins (3), Steve Mafi & Augustine Creevy plus 5 conversions & a penalty from Paddy Jackson gave Irish a 43-31 bonus point victory.
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Born on this day 1995 in Flackwell Heath, Ross John Neal.
Ross played for London Irish between 2014-2017 & 2020, making 19 first XV appearances and scoring 25 points.
Happy birthday Ross.
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Ross played for London Irish between 2014-2017 & 2020, making 19 first XV appearances and scoring 25 points.
Happy birthday Ross.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Born on this day 1995 in Flackwell Heath, Ross John Neal.
Ross played for London Irish between 2014-2017 & 2020, making 19 first XV appearances and scoring 25 points.
Happy birthday Ross.
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Ross played for London Irish between 2014-2017 & 2020, making 19 first XV appearances and scoring 25 points.
Happy birthday Ross.
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On this day 1932 London Irish’s Patric Coote played for Munster v Ulster at Ravenhill in an Inter-provincial match.
Unfortunately for him Ulster won the match 16-0.
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Unfortunately for him Ulster won the match 16-0.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
On this day 1932 London Irish’s Patric Coote played for Munster v Ulster at Ravenhill in an Inter-provincial match.
Unfortunately for him Ulster won the match 16-0.
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Unfortunately for him Ulster won the match 16-0.
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On this day 1977 London Irish’s Guy Beringer played for Ireland ‘B’ v Scotland ‘B’ at Murrayfield.
Ireland ‘B’ won the match 3-7.
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Ireland ‘B’ won the match 3-7.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
On this day 1977 London Irish’s Guy Beringer played for Ireland ‘B’ v Scotland ‘B’ at Murrayfield.
Ireland ‘B’ won the match 3-7.
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Ireland ‘B’ won the match 3-7.
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On this day 2022 London Irish played Newcastle Falcons at Brentford in a Gallagher Premiership match. Tries from James Stokes, Lucio Cinti (2), Adam Coleman & Paddy Jackson, who kicked 4 conversions & a penalty to give Irish a 39-17 bonus point victory.
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London Irish v Newcastle Falcons | Match Highlights | Gallagher Premiership 2022-23 | Round 12
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December 3, 2025 at 9:27 AM
On this day 2022 London Irish played Newcastle Falcons at Brentford in a Gallagher Premiership match. Tries from James Stokes, Lucio Cinti (2), Adam Coleman & Paddy Jackson, who kicked 4 conversions & a penalty to give Irish a 39-17 bonus point victory.
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On this day 2016 London Irish played Rotherham Titans in a Greene King Championship match at Clifton Lane.
Tries from Joe Cokanasiga (2), Ciaran Hearn & Tommy Bell (2) who also kicked 5 conversions & a penalty to give Irish a 10-38 away victory.
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Tries from Joe Cokanasiga (2), Ciaran Hearn & Tommy Bell (2) who also kicked 5 conversions & a penalty to give Irish a 10-38 away victory.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
On this day 2016 London Irish played Rotherham Titans in a Greene King Championship match at Clifton Lane.
Tries from Joe Cokanasiga (2), Ciaran Hearn & Tommy Bell (2) who also kicked 5 conversions & a penalty to give Irish a 10-38 away victory.
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Tries from Joe Cokanasiga (2), Ciaran Hearn & Tommy Bell (2) who also kicked 5 conversions & a penalty to give Irish a 10-38 away victory.
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Born on this day 1971 in Swellendam, South Africa, Pieter Willem Gabriel Rossouw.
Pieter played for London Irish for a short time in 2002 making 7 appearances and scoring 7 points.
He was capped 43 times by South Africa.
Happy birthday Pieter.
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Pieter played for London Irish for a short time in 2002 making 7 appearances and scoring 7 points.
He was capped 43 times by South Africa.
Happy birthday Pieter.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Born on this day 1971 in Swellendam, South Africa, Pieter Willem Gabriel Rossouw.
Pieter played for London Irish for a short time in 2002 making 7 appearances and scoring 7 points.
He was capped 43 times by South Africa.
Happy birthday Pieter.
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Pieter played for London Irish for a short time in 2002 making 7 appearances and scoring 7 points.
He was capped 43 times by South Africa.
Happy birthday Pieter.
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Born on this day 1982 in Warrington George Skivington.
George played for London Irish between 2012-2016 making 62 appearances and scoring 5 tries, captaining the club in 2014. He retired in 2016 and became one of the forwards coaches at LI leaving in 2020.
Happy birthday George.
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George played for London Irish between 2012-2016 making 62 appearances and scoring 5 tries, captaining the club in 2014. He retired in 2016 and became one of the forwards coaches at LI leaving in 2020.
Happy birthday George.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Born on this day 1942 in Belfast, Cameron Michael Henderson Gibson.
Michael played one game for London Irish against St Mary’s Hospital in 1966.
He was a North of Ireland FC player, Cambridge Blue, Ireland International 69 times, British & Irish Lions Test player 12 times & Barbarians 9 times.
Michael played one game for London Irish against St Mary’s Hospital in 1966.
He was a North of Ireland FC player, Cambridge Blue, Ireland International 69 times, British & Irish Lions Test player 12 times & Barbarians 9 times.
December 3, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Born on this day 1942 in Belfast, Cameron Michael Henderson Gibson.
Michael played one game for London Irish against St Mary’s Hospital in 1966.
He was a North of Ireland FC player, Cambridge Blue, Ireland International 69 times, British & Irish Lions Test player 12 times & Barbarians 9 times.
Michael played one game for London Irish against St Mary’s Hospital in 1966.
He was a North of Ireland FC player, Cambridge Blue, Ireland International 69 times, British & Irish Lions Test player 12 times & Barbarians 9 times.
On this day 2008 London Irish played the Ospreys at the Madejski in a EDF Energy Cup match.
Tries from Seilala Mapusua & Sailosi Tagicakibau plus 2 conversions & 3 penalties from Peter Hewat gave Irish a 23-19 victory.
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Tries from Seilala Mapusua & Sailosi Tagicakibau plus 2 conversions & 3 penalties from Peter Hewat gave Irish a 23-19 victory.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
On this day 2008 London Irish played the Ospreys at the Madejski in a EDF Energy Cup match.
Tries from Seilala Mapusua & Sailosi Tagicakibau plus 2 conversions & 3 penalties from Peter Hewat gave Irish a 23-19 victory.
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Tries from Seilala Mapusua & Sailosi Tagicakibau plus 2 conversions & 3 penalties from Peter Hewat gave Irish a 23-19 victory.
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Born on this day 1976 in Manchester Dinos Alexopoulous.
Dinos played for London Irish during the 2000-2001 season.
Happy birthday Dinos.
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Dinos played for London Irish during the 2000-2001 season.
Happy birthday Dinos.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Born on this day 1976 in Manchester Dinos Alexopoulous.
Dinos played for London Irish during the 2000-2001 season.
Happy birthday Dinos.
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Dinos played for London Irish during the 2000-2001 season.
Happy birthday Dinos.
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5 penalties from Barry Everitt.
OTD: ZURICH PREMIERSHIP 2001
London Irish 15
Tigers 30 (Jamie Hamilton 1t, Moody 1t, Lloyd 1t, Stimpson 3c 3p)
Madejski Stadium, 2 December
Two late tries spare Tigers’ blushes. Being forced to wear shirts inside out to avoid a colour clash did not.
London Irish 15
Tigers 30 (Jamie Hamilton 1t, Moody 1t, Lloyd 1t, Stimpson 3c 3p)
Madejski Stadium, 2 December
Two late tries spare Tigers’ blushes. Being forced to wear shirts inside out to avoid a colour clash did not.
December 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
5 penalties from Barry Everitt.
On this day 2007 London Irish played Worcester Warriors at the Madejski in a Anglo Welsh Cup match.
Tries from Richard Thorpe (2), Gonzalo Tiesi, Stefan Armitage, Salosi Tagicakibau, Nile Mordt & Warren Fury plus 2 conversions & a penalty from Eoghan Hickey gave Irish a 48-27 victory.
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Tries from Richard Thorpe (2), Gonzalo Tiesi, Stefan Armitage, Salosi Tagicakibau, Nile Mordt & Warren Fury plus 2 conversions & a penalty from Eoghan Hickey gave Irish a 48-27 victory.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:22 PM
On this day 2007 London Irish played Worcester Warriors at the Madejski in a Anglo Welsh Cup match.
Tries from Richard Thorpe (2), Gonzalo Tiesi, Stefan Armitage, Salosi Tagicakibau, Nile Mordt & Warren Fury plus 2 conversions & a penalty from Eoghan Hickey gave Irish a 48-27 victory.
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Tries from Richard Thorpe (2), Gonzalo Tiesi, Stefan Armitage, Salosi Tagicakibau, Nile Mordt & Warren Fury plus 2 conversions & a penalty from Eoghan Hickey gave Irish a 48-27 victory.
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On this day 2018 London Irish played Bedford Blues at Goldington Road in a RFU Championship Cup match.
Tries from Ben Loader, Topsy Ojo, Saia Fainga’a, Dave Porecki, Terence Hepetema & Matt Roberson plus 3 conversions from Stephen Myler gave Irish a 11-36 victory.
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Tries from Ben Loader, Topsy Ojo, Saia Fainga’a, Dave Porecki, Terence Hepetema & Matt Roberson plus 3 conversions from Stephen Myler gave Irish a 11-36 victory.
#lirfc #londonirish #history
December 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
On this day 2018 London Irish played Bedford Blues at Goldington Road in a RFU Championship Cup match.
Tries from Ben Loader, Topsy Ojo, Saia Fainga’a, Dave Porecki, Terence Hepetema & Matt Roberson plus 3 conversions from Stephen Myler gave Irish a 11-36 victory.
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Tries from Ben Loader, Topsy Ojo, Saia Fainga’a, Dave Porecki, Terence Hepetema & Matt Roberson plus 3 conversions from Stephen Myler gave Irish a 11-36 victory.
#lirfc #londonirish #history
On this day 1984 London Irish’s Brian McCall played for Ireland ‘B’ v Scotland ‘B’ at the Sportsgound, Galway.
Ireland ‘B’ won 23-20.
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Ireland ‘B’ won 23-20.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
On this day 1984 London Irish’s Brian McCall played for Ireland ‘B’ v Scotland ‘B’ at the Sportsgound, Galway.
Ireland ‘B’ won 23-20.
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Ireland ‘B’ won 23-20.
#lirfc #londonirish #history