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After a two week break for European Professional Club Rugby action, the 2017/18 Aviva Premiership returns with a crunch Friday night clash at Sixways. Worcester Warriors host London Irish in a ‘huge relegation battle’. All predictions aside, Josh Bartholomew looks closely at the lower end of the table, where relegation is a continual threat for either […] READ MORE
In the aftermath of London Irish’s surprise opening weekend win, Josh Bartholomew visited the club’s training facility to meet with one of their current crop; Second Row Josh McNally. I arrive at Hazelwood, London Irish’s plush training ground, to be greeted by the hubbub of an ongoing session. As the minutes pass, the atmosphere […] READ MORE
In a war which demands so much of you throughout the season, a London Irish victory in their first battle of the season gained them 'first blood'. READ MORE
In all honesty, the Saracens Wolfpack wasn't even needed. It was like an afternoon stroll on a sun-drenched Twickenham pitch. READ MORE
Having been relegated only just a season earlier, London Irish were promoted straight back to the Aviva Premiership at the first time of asking. Their secret to success? Going back to their roots. A coaching core of Brendan Venter, Nick Kennedy, Paul Hodgson, Declan Danaher and George Skivington; all former players, performed admirably as Irish […] READ MORE
The long wait is over, as Warren Gatland announced his 2017 British and Irish Lions squad. One which will be discussed, debated and contested–already, the eyes of the world are on the Lions squad heading for New Zealand in June. 41 Players in total: 16 Englishmen, 12 from Wales, 11 Irishmen and just the two […] READ MORE
Since then, a form of Alex Cuthbert 'vilification' see's him become the man who Wales simply love to hate. His apparent defensive ineptitude becomes a prevalent issue, even alongside a solid tackling team. Results have not gone his, or the teams way. READ MORE
Just five minutes into England’s autumn clash with Argentina, centre-turned-winger Elliot Daly was shown a red card. The offence? Toppling Los Pumas uncompromising number eight, Leonardo Senatore into the air. World Rugby have clear directives for claiming a high ball catch, solely to avoid the controversy that inevitably ensued after Daly’s punishment. Is Eddie Jones […] READ MORE
On May 3rd 2016, London Irish were relegated to the second division of English rugby for the first time, ending a 19 year stay in the top flight. This season, however, the tide has changed for The Exiles, as they’re dominating the Championship after 7 games. Josh Bartholomew reports on the turnaround, and the challenges […] READ MORE
Teenage blogger from London. Write mostly about London Irish and pivotal issues in Rugby. Excited to be a part of the LWOS Team.