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From the Last Word on Rugby department. In this week’s episode of the ‘In the Bin Rugby Pod’, we return to discuss the 2017/18 Aviva Premiership’s difficult second album. In fairness, following on from a dazzling opening weekend that contained a blitz of tries was always going to be tougher than getting Fijians to […] READ MORE
From Last Word on Rugby, by Josh Bartholomew. 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 […] READ MORE
The new mantra for the Harbour rugby side of 2017 is "not done yet". They are looking to regain respect, after elevation to the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership READ MORE
Last Word on Rugby, by Aaron Tillyer. With the Aviva Premiership 2017/18 pre-season training in full flow, each of the twelve clubs have been busy recruiting ahead of the new season. Marquee signings, as well as internal club promotions. Knowing this, the 2017/18 season could be the most exciting yet in the championships history. Here is your […] READ MORE
Last Word On Rugby, by Scott Hornell. On a two week visit to New Zealand, incoming New Zealand Sevens coach Clark Laidlaw is the epitome of ‘a man between two roles.’ He is the current assistant coach of London Irish, a popular team in the British and Irish Cup competition. His term is due to […] READ MORE
From Last Word on Rugby, Josh Bartholomew 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 […] READ MORE
As with the Champions Cup there will be a new name on the trophy in the second tier competitions as the away sides cause upsets in the European Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals READ MORE
It may not have matched the excitement of the finale to the group stages in the Champions Cup but the final weekend of the Challenge Cup has thrown up an interesting quarter final line-up. READ MORE
It has been announced this morning that Harlequins head coach Conor O'Shea will leave at the end of the season when his contact expires. READ MORE
Disciplined, united, determined. These are the principles for London Irish to play by; the new head coach, Tom Coventry's philosophy. READ MORE