Declan Kidney rugby player
Declan Kidney rugby player

Declan Kidney

20th Oct 1959 0.00m/kg Coach

London Irish confirm Mark Bensted OBE as new CEO

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish have announced the appointment of Mark Bensted OBE as the club's next Chief Executive.   Bensted will take up his new position from 1 January 2021, replacing outgoing CEO Brian Facer,...

Rebel Meakes joins the Exiles

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Australian centre Billy Meakes has agreed to link up with London Irish on a short-term contract until the end of January 2021.   Meakes was a part of the Australia U20s squad for the 2011 IRB Junior...

Rob Kearney pens open letter after Leinster and Ireland farewell

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland and Leinster fullback Rob Kearney has penned an emotional open letter after ending his time playing in Ireland.   The full-back won 95 Ireland caps and donned the blue of Leinster for...

Rob Kearney calls time on brilliant career

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leinster’s sombre exit from the Champions Cup yesterday heralded the conclusion of a noteworthy rugby career, that of Rob Kearney’s.   Kearney attended Clongowes Wood College and was...

Exiles' Conor Gilsenan forced into retirement

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Exiles back-row forward Conor Gilsenan has been forced to retire with immediate effect.   Gilsenan, who has made over 70 appearances for the club, will hang up his boots due to on-going medical...

Sevens Star Dan Norton Joins London Irish

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish have welcomed the signing of English sevens legend Dan Norton who will join the club on a short-term deal.   Norton boasts a significantly decorated sevens career and currently holds...

Agustin Creevy signs with Exiles

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina international Agustin Creevy has agreed to join London Irish with immediate effect.     The former international captain made 89 appearances for Los Pumas, including playing at two...

Rob Simmons signs for London Irish

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish have confirmed the signing of Australian international Rob Simmons has joined London Irish following an agreement with Super Rugby outfit NSW Waratahs and Rugby Australia.   The second...

London Irish sign England Sevens Star

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England 7s star Charlton Kerr has agreed to join London Irish with immediate effect. Kerr, who plays centre in the 7s format, is most comfortable at full-back or wing in XVs and has formally been...

2008 Heineken Cup Final: Munster vs Toulouse

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Munster won their second Heineken Cup title in three seasons with a nail-biting 16-13 triumph over Toulouse. Denis Leamy’s first half try was supported by 11 points from the ice-cool Ronan O’Gara...