http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/ Top stories for London Irish London Irish - Rugby - Sport - getwokingham - The Wokingham Times - RSS Feed http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2134089_london_irish_centre_ansbro_forced_to_quit_over_serious_neck_injury London Irish's Joe Ansbro has been forced to retire from rugby as a result of his serious neck injury last summer. 2013-05-14T23:00:00Z London Irish centre Ansbro forced to quit over serious neck injury Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2134089_london_irish_centre_ansbro_forced_to_quit_over_serious_neck_injury http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2134019_garvey_hopes_leaving_london_irish_for_bath_will_boost_england_hopes Matt Garvey is hoping his move to Bath will help his ambitions to break back into the England set-up. 2013-05-13T23:00:00Z Garvey hopes leaving London Irish for Bath will boost England hopes Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2134019_garvey_hopes_leaving_london_irish_for_bath_will_boost_england_hopes http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133810_twoweek_ban_for_london_irish_scrumhalf_allinson Darren Allinson has been banned for two weeks for kicking Leicester Tigers' Geordan Murphy in London Irish's final game of the season on Saturday. 2013-05-08T23:00:00Z Two-week ban for London Irish scrum-half Allinson Wed, 08 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133810_twoweek_ban_for_london_irish_scrumhalf_allinson http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133773_skivington_is_london_irish_player_of_the_season George Skivington has been voted London Irish's Player of the Season by the coaching staff. 2013-05-07T23:00:00Z Skivington is London Irish Player of the Season Tue, 07 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133773_skivington_is_london_irish_player_of_the_season http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133764_london_irish_boss_backs_yarde_callup_for_england London Irish director of rugby Brian Smith is backing Marland Yarde to be a big hit with England. 2013-05-07T23:00:00Z London Irish boss backs Yarde call-up for England Tue, 07 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133764_london_irish_boss_backs_yarde_callup_for_england http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133743_london_irish_scrumhalf_allinson_cited_for_allegedly_kicking_opponents_head Darren Allinson has been cited for allegedly kicking an opponent in the head in London Irish's final game of the season on Saturday. 2013-05-07T23:00:00Z London Irish scrum-half Allinson cited for allegedly kicking opponent's head Tue, 07 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133743_london_irish_scrumhalf_allinson_cited_for_allegedly_kicking_opponents_head http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133613_fulltime_leicester_tigers_32_london_irish_20 Richard Cockerill claimed London Irish scrum-half Darren Allinson should have been sent off for kicking Leicester full-back Geordan Murphy in the head as he lay on the ground at a ruck. 2013-05-03T23:00:00Z Full-time: Leicester Tigers 32 London Irish 20 Fri, 03 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133613_fulltime_leicester_tigers_32_london_irish_20 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133572_tom_homer_still_happy_at_london_irish Tom Homer will be disappointed to bid farewell to so many London Irish team-mates after the club’s final game of the season tomorrow, but insists he made the right decision to extend his contract until 2015. 2013-05-02T23:00:00Z Tom Homer still happy at London Irish Thu, 02 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133572_tom_homer_still_happy_at_london_irish http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133549_london_irish_plan_to_tame_leicester_tigers_at_the_scrum Brian Smith revealed that London Irish have been working hard in training over the last fortnight with a view to negating Leicester’s dominance in the set-piece. 2013-05-02T23:00:00Z London Irish plan to tame Leicester Tigers at the scrum Thu, 02 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133549_london_irish_plan_to_tame_leicester_tigers_at_the_scrum http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133543_danaher_repeat_of_famous_london_irish_victory_would_be_very_welcome Declan Danaher would welcome a repeat of London Irish’s famous 20-19 victory at Welford Road 10 years ago today. 2013-05-02T23:00:00Z Danaher: Repeat of famous London Irish victory would be very welcome Thu, 02 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133543_danaher_repeat_of_famous_london_irish_victory_would_be_very_welcome http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133506_live_leicester_tigers_v_london_irish London Irish visit Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday (2.30pm kick-off) - almost 10 years to the day after their last win at Welford Road. 2013-05-01T23:00:00Z Live: Leicester Tigers v London Irish Wed, 01 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133506_live_leicester_tigers_v_london_irish http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133498_london_irish_announce_preseason_friendlies London Irish have arranged three pre-season friendlies in August in preparation for the 2013-14 campaign. 2013-05-01T23:00:00Z London Irish announce pre-season friendlies Wed, 01 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133498_london_irish_announce_preseason_friendlies http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133449_wales_call_up_london_irish_centre_shingler_ London Irish centre Steve Shingler has been called up by Wales, a little more than a year after being prevented from playing for Scotland in the Six Nations. 2013-05-01T23:00:00Z Wales call up London Irish centre Shingler Wed, 01 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133449_wales_call_up_london_irish_centre_shingler_ http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133447_tom_croft_warns_leicester_not_to_underestimate_london_irish Leicester‘s bid to wrap up a home play-off semi-final hinge on this weekend’s visit of London Irish and Tom Croft has warned his teammates that the Exiles will be desperate to spoil the party at Welford Road. 2013-05-01T23:00:00Z Tom Croft warns Leicester not to underestimate London Irish Wed, 01 May 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133447_tom_croft_warns_leicester_not_to_underestimate_london_irish http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133387_london_irish_boss_seeks_reassurances_from_ref Brian Smith has backed the appointment of young referee Luke Pearce for London Irish’s game against  championship-chasing Leicester Tigers on Saturday, despite the official’s controversial handling of the previous Aviva Premiership fixture between the clubs this season. 2013-04-30T23:00:00Z London Irish boss seeks reassurances from ref Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133387_london_irish_boss_seeks_reassurances_from_ref http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133172_irish_will_go_to_leicester_looking_for_a_win Brian Smith believes nothing would give London Irish more of a lift going into the close season than a surprise win at Leicester Tigers. 2013-04-25T23:00:00Z Irish will go to Leicester looking for a win Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133172_irish_will_go_to_leicester_looking_for_a_win http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133145_marland_yarde_hails_hard_work_of_london_irish_teammates Marland Yarde paid tributes to his London Irish team-mates after being voted the Supporters’ Club’s Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year. 2013-04-25T23:00:00Z Marland Yarde hails hard work of London Irish team-mates Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133145_marland_yarde_hails_hard_work_of_london_irish_teammates http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133056_watson_and_sisi_follow_trail_from_london_irish_to_bath David Sisi and Anthony Watson are the latest London Irish players on the way out of the club to link up with their former coaches Toby Booth and Neal Hatley at Bath. 2013-04-24T23:00:00Z Watson and Sisi follow trail from London Irish to Bath Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2133056_watson_and_sisi_follow_trail_from_london_irish_to_bath http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132961_two_topclass_forwards_head_london_irish_bosss_wish_list Brian Smith believes London Irish need at least two more top-class signings to bring Heineken Cup rugby back to the club. 2013-04-23T23:00:00Z Two top-class forwards head London Irish boss's wish list Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132961_two_topclass_forwards_head_london_irish_bosss_wish_list http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132960_replacing_garvey_will_be_tough_admits_london_irish_boss London Irish will face a massive task trying to replace influential back-row forward Matt Garvey next season, admits director of rugby Brian Smith. 2013-04-23T23:00:00Z Replacing Garvey will be tough, admits London Irish boss Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132960_replacing_garvey_will_be_tough_admits_london_irish_boss http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132822_lawson_is_13th_player_to_confirm_london_irish_exit Scott Lawson has become the 13th London Irish player to confirm that he is leaving the club. 2013-04-21T23:00:00Z Lawson is 13th player to confirm London Irish exit Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132822_lawson_is_13th_player_to_confirm_london_irish_exit http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132781_fulltime_london_irish_47_london_welsh_28 Brian Smith was delighted as his London Irish side enjoyed a seven-try romp in the sunshine and finished the season unbeaten at home this year.   2013-04-19T23:00:00Z Full-time: London Irish 47 London Welsh 28 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132781_fulltime_london_irish_47_london_welsh_28 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132729_smith_warns_welsh_will_be_uninhibited_against_london_irish Brian Smith has warned London Irish that if they are to finish the season unbeaten at home this year they will need to overcome a less inhibited London Welsh side. 2013-04-18T23:00:00Z Smith warns Welsh will be uninhibited against London Irish Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132729_smith_warns_welsh_will_be_uninhibited_against_london_irish http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132722_london_irish_look_to_climb_the_premiership_table Ian Humphreys is hoping London Irish can climb two places up the Aviva Premiership table by beating newly relegated London Welsh tomorrow. 2013-04-18T23:00:00Z London Irish look to climb the Premiership table Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132722_london_irish_look_to_climb_the_premiership_table http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132697_skivington_expects_improvements_at_london_irish George Skivington is convinced London Irish will be better prepared to challenge for honours next season. 2013-04-18T23:00:00Z Skivington expects improvements at London Irish Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132697_skivington_expects_improvements_at_london_irish http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132679_london_irish_sign_tom_fowlie_on_academy_contract_ London Irish have signed outside back, Tom Fowlie on an Academy contract for the 2013/14 season. 2013-04-18T23:00:00Z London Irish sign Tom Fowlie on Academy contract Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132679_london_irish_sign_tom_fowlie_on_academy_contract_ http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132671_london_irish_sign_talented_young_trio_from_leicester London Irish have signed highly rated youngsters Jimmy Stevens, Jonny Harris and Alex Lewington from Leicester Tigers on three-year deals. 2013-04-17T23:00:00Z London Irish sign talented young trio from Leicester Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132671_london_irish_sign_talented_young_trio_from_leicester http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132667_live_london_irish_v_london_welsh London Irish will be looking to maintain their unbeaten home record this year when newly relegated London Welsh visit Madejski Stadium on Saturday (3pm kick-off). 2013-04-17T23:00:00Z Live: London Irish v London Welsh Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132667_live_london_irish_v_london_welsh http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132632_london_irish_sign_nottingham_forwards_rouse_and_parr London Irish have snapped up experienced forwards Matt Parr and Nic Rouse from Championship high-fliers Nottingham. 2013-04-17T23:00:00Z London Irish sign Nottingham forwards Rouse and Parr Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132632_london_irish_sign_nottingham_forwards_rouse_and_parr http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132623_london_irish_prop_lahiff_joins_melbourne_rebels London Irish have confirmed that Max Lahiff will join the Melbourne Rebels at the end of the season. 2013-04-17T23:00:00Z London Irish prop Lahiff joins Melbourne Rebels Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132623_london_irish_prop_lahiff_joins_melbourne_rebels http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132540_london_irish_star_humphreys_makes_amends_to_young_fan Ian Humphreys ended up on the losing side with London Irish on Saturday – but he was a winner with one young rugby fan. 2013-04-16T23:00:00Z London Irish star Humphreys makes amends to young fan Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132540_london_irish_star_humphreys_makes_amends_to_young_fan http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132531_win_tickets_for_london_irishs_last_home_game_of_season We’ve teamed up with QBE, the business insurance specialist, to offer you the chance to win a pair of tickets for London Irish versus London Welsh at Madejski Stadium on Saturday (3pm kick-off). 2013-04-16T23:00:00Z Win tickets for London Irish's last home game of season Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132531_win_tickets_for_london_irishs_last_home_game_of_season http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132446_new_signing_dorrian_brings_vital_experience_says_london_irish_boss London Irish director of rugby Brian Smith has spoken of his delight at signing experienced utility back Myles Dorrian on a two-year deal from Exeter Chiefs. 2013-04-14T23:00:00Z New signing Dorrian brings vital experience, says London Irish boss Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132446_new_signing_dorrian_brings_vital_experience_says_london_irish_boss http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132388_exeter_chiefs_27_london_irish_6 Brian Smith claimed that London Irish can learn a lot from unfashionable Exeter's team ethic after suffering a comprehensive defeat at Sandy Park. 2013-04-12T23:00:00Z Exeter Chiefs 27 London Irish 6 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132388_exeter_chiefs_27_london_irish_6 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132384_live_exeter_chiefs_v_london_irish London Irish will be looking to improve on the worst away record in the Aviva Premiership this season when they visit Exeter Chiefs today. 2013-04-12T23:00:00Z Live: Exeter Chiefs v London Irish Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getwokingham.co.uk/sport/rugby/london_irish/s/2132384_live_exeter_chiefs_v_london_irish