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In just over a year since his Scotland debut against England in the 2022 Six Nations, scrum-half Ben White has already featured 14 times for Gregor Townsend’s side. Every single game that Scotland has played since that Calcutta Cup opener last February, White has had a part to play. After years of dominance over the […] READ MORE
INTERVIEW – Hanging up your boots is a sad time for many rugby players. But how must it feel for professionals, who can no longer play their cherished sport for a living? We spoke with Theo Brophy-Clews, a former England U20 international who played over 60 games for London Irish. He was forced to retire […] READ MORE
Having joined London Irish back in November, Argentine International backrower Juan Martin Gonzalez sat down this week and opened up on his time in London so far. The Pumas representative told Last Word on Rugby what the differences are playing in the Gallagher Premiership compared to his native Argentina, and yes – before you ask […] READ MORE
For the London Irish, their St Patrick’s Day rugby celebrations are fast approaching. It is a very exciting day that the club celebrates annually, and after a pandemic induced hiatus, 2022 is going to be one year to remember. Here is a look at the proposed plans for upcoming celebrations that include the club’s promotions, […] READ MORE
Worcester Warriors director of rugby and lead consultant Steve Diamond sat down with the media on Tuesday morning, as he discussed his team’s performance over the course of this new year. The one key line being how the ‘Warriors getting beat by less’ is progress in the eyes of Worcester’s stakeholders. Diamond covered results against […] READ MORE
After last weekend’s huge statement win over Saracens, London Irish face another big test of the side’s resurgence in 2022. In Manchester on Friday night, it is Sale v London Irish who, like Exiles themselves, are well in the mix of things in the Gallagher Premiership. Despite losing Rob Simmons to a knock on the […] READ MORE
BRENTFORD, ENG – The huge London Irish win over the Saracens showed how resilience was needed in a tense local derby match. The Irish historically had trouble beating the Saracens, however, this game was different as the London Irish won in a thriller over the ‘Sarries. Huge London Irish win over the Saracens FULL-TIME: 𝙊𝙊𝙊𝙊𝙊𝙊𝙊𝙊𝙊𝙎𝙃! […] READ MORE
Having seen his team overturn a 15-10 deficit at halftime into a huge win against Bristol Bears in spectacular fashion last Friday night, London Irish assistant coach Brad Davis sat down the media this week ahead of Saturday’s London Derby clash with Saracens and there were two words that came up regularly but could not […] READ MORE
To win a championship, you need depth. And there is no greater test of that than during the Six Nations period. Here we look at the new Gallagher Premiership stars who are shining, in the absence of the Premiership’s usual leading figures. Gallagher Premiership stars shining in the Six Nations Saracens – Theo McFarland Saries […] READ MORE
The Aviva Premiership opening round gave us just a glimpse of what’s in store for the rest of the season. The weekend in itself was record breaking. 374 points, including 50 tries was enough to surpass the previous record and open the season with a real bang! Much was said going into the first round, that […] READ MORE
Rugby writer focusing predominantly on Aviva Premiership and Top14. Big fan of Super Rugby and all things international.
Covered World Rugby U20 Championships in Georgia (2017) for LWOR, ESPN and Rugby World.
Planning for RWC in Japan 2019.