381. Hodgson: Home run is building confidence

Paul Hodgson is grateful for the influence London Irish fans have had in repairing the squad’s fragile confidence.

382. Mad Monk and Co pay visit to Spencers Wood school

There was a nice surprise for pupils at Lambs Lane Primary School in Spencers Wood last Friday.

383. Dan Bowden to take 10 shirt again for Irish

Dan Bowden is set to revert to fly-half for London Irish’s St Patrick’s Party match against Exeter Chiefs tomorrow.

384. Power in London Irish pack a priority for Toby Booth

Toby Booth believes that if London Irish strengthen their pack there will be no reason to look beyond Dan Bowden or Stephen Shingler for the No. 10 shirt next season.

385. Stowers leaving London Irish for Ospreys

George Stowers is leaving London Irish at the end of the season to join Ospreys on a two-year deal.

386. London Irish boost for St Patrick's Party

387. London Irish fly-half Lamb signs for Northampton

Ryan Lamb will leave London Irish at the end of the season and join Aviva Premiership rivals Northampton Saints.

388. Depleted Abbey will look to youngsters

Abbey are hit by injuries and unavailabilities as they face a difficult South West 1 East trip to fifth-placed Olney.

389. London Irish gear up for training site appeal

London Irish chief executive Andy Martin is confident that the club will win its planning appeal for a new £12 million training complex.

390. Delon to bounce back from ‘unfair’ ban

Delon Armitage completed his eight-week ban for abusing a drug-test official yesterday and vowed to reclaim his England place ahead of this year’s World Cup.