Steve Mafi rugby player
Steve Mafi rugby player

Steve Mafi

9th Dec 1989 2.01m/119kg No 4 Lock

London Irish 2021/22 leavers confirmed

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Club can today announce the players that will depart London Irish following the conclusion of the 2021/22 season.   Albert Tuisue leaves Irish after making 72 appearances and scoring 25 times...

London Irish name side for Newcastle trip

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

  Declan Kidney has confirmed the squad that will make the trip to Newcastle Falcons in Round 23 of the Gallagher Premiership on Friday night (7:45pm kick-off).   In the front row, Will...

The Star-Studded Saracens Team That Won Their First Premiership Title 10 Years Ago Today

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Saracens were crowned English champions for the first time ten years ago today.   Steve Borthwick led Saracens to their first-ever Premiership title beating Leicester Tigers, the team Borthwick...

Exiles name side for Friday's trip to Leicester

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Declan Kidney has confirmed the squad that will head to Leicester to play under the Friday night lights in Round 12 of the Premiership.   Will Goodrick-Clarke, Agustin Creevy and Lovejoy Chawatama...

Match Report: Exiles and Bears share the spoils in London thriller

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

FT London Irish 34 - Bristol Bears 34   A superb comeback from London Irish secured a draw against log leaders Bristol Bears.   The game got off to a controversial start as a tip tackle Sam...

Hepetema returns to the starting XV for Exiles

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish Director of Rugby Declan Kidney has confirmed the squad that is set to host Gloucester Rugby at the Brentford Community Stadium on Saturday in Round 8 of the Premiership (kick-off 3pm).   An...

Wallaby Simmons set for first Premiership start

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Declan Kidney has named the squad to welcome Newcastle Falcons to the Brentford Community Stadium on Sunday for Round 7 of the Premiership (kick-off 2:30pm).   In the front row, Will Goodrick-Clarke,...

Ollie Hoskins set for 100th London Irish appearance

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Declan Kidney has named the squad to take on Harlequins at The Stoop on Sunday in Round 6 of the Gallagher Premiership (kick-off 3pm).   Among the selected, prop Ollie Hoskins is set to make his...

Should A Pacific Islanders Touring Side Be Reinstated and How Would They Line Up Today?

3 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In 2003, a Pacific Islanders touring side was given the go-ahead by the IRB (now World Rugby) to compete. The concept that was based on the British and Irish Lions composite side, was put...

PNC Preview – Japan vs Tonga

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

After upsetting pre-tournament favorites Fiji in Kamaishi, Japan will look to take another step towards the Pacific Nations Cup title when they host Tonga in Osaka on Saturday. Matches...