London Irish

Philip van der Walt returns for Newcastle's clash with London Irish

Philip van der Walt is among the players returning for Newcastle Falcons on Friday night when they host London Irish in Gallagher Premiership action.   The South African, who this week signed a...

Dragons sign London Irish lock Nott

George Nott is set to join United Rugby Championship side Dragons Rugby at the end of the season from London Irish.   The second row has made 59 appearances for London Irish since his arrival...

Challenge Cup quarter-final dates, kick-off times and TV coverage announced

EPCR has announced the exact dates, kick-off times and broadcast coverage of the Heineken Challenge Cup quarter-final matches.     The EPCR Challenge Cup quarter-finals kick off on Friday,...

Champions Cup quarter-final dates, kick-off times and TV coverage announced

EPCR has announced the exact dates, kick-off times and broadcast coverage of the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final matches.     The elite last eight in the Champions Cup gets underway...

Philip van der Walt extends Newcastle Falcons contract

Back-five forward Philip van der Walt has joined the list of players committing to Newcastle Falcons, signing a three-year extension with the Kingston Park club.   The 31-year-old has made 32 appearances...

Challenge Cup – quarter-final fixtures confirmed

Following the conclusion of the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16, the fixtures for the quarter-final matches on the weekend of 6/7/8 May are now confirmed.   Please note that the exact dates,...

HIGHLIGHTS: London Irish v Castres Olympique

What happens if the aggregate scores are level in the second leg of the round of 16?

Ahead of this weekend’s decisive matches in the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg and in the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16, here is a reminder of the extra time protocol.     If...

EPCR Round of 16 referee appointments

With the knockout stages of European club rugby set to further intensify this weekend, EPCR can announce the referee appointments for the Heineken Champions Cup Round of 16 2nd leg fixtures as well as...

Sean O'Brien set to retire at the end of the 2021/22 campaign

London Irish can confirm Sean O'Brien is set to retire from rugby at the end of the 2021/22 season.   The back-row forward will bring a storied 14-year career to a conclusion this summer after two-and-a-half...