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James Stokes signs new London Irish deal

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish can today confirm that James Stokes has put pen to paper to extend his time with the club.     The full-back has made 27 appearances for the Exiles in his first two seasons with...

Where are they now? The 2009 Emerging Springboks that drew with the Lions

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

12 years ago today, the British and Irish Lions were dealt a blow in their preparations for the Test Series against the Springboks as they failed to put an Emerging Springbok side away drawing 13...

Cooke signs extension with Exiles

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish’s young back-rower Jack Cooke will be sticking around at the Brentford Community Stadium a while longer after putting pen to paper on a new deal.     Cooke made his...

Eddie Jones adds to his England Squad

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones has named an updated 36-player England squad as they continue preparations for their summer series of fixtures.  The squad have reconvened at The Lensbury, Teddington today ahead of their...

Next Gen: The 16 u20 Six Nations players with famous family connections

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the Six Nations Under-20s underway this weekend, we take a look at the next generation of talents who have family ties in the sport already.     England Phil Cokanasiga The younger...

All Black Naholo released by London Irish

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former All Blacks winger Waisake Naholo has been released by London Irish after playing just 4 games and scoring two tries in his 16-month spell at the club.   Naholo was involved in New Zealand's...

10 Premiership players who are out of contract and looking for clubs

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The end of the season comes hand in hand with departures and arrivals. The 2020/21 season is no different with clubs confirming their departees as the season concludes.   These 10 players will be...

Sam Simmonds claims Premiership Player of the Season Award

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Simmonds has been crowned the Premiership Rugby Player of the Season for 2020-21.   The award caps off a remarkable campaign for the Exeter Chiefs’ star, in which he broke the record for...

Tigers scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet captains England u20s in opener against France

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s U20 head coach Alan Dickens has named his 26-man squad to face France in the first round of the U20 Six Nations on Saturday.   Due to COVID-19 regulations teams are permitted...

London Irish Confirm Departing Players

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish can today confirm the players that will depart the Club following the conclusion of the 2020/21 campaign.     Theo Brophy Clews, Harry Elrington, Nic Groom, Tom Homer, Charlton...