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NEXT MATCH
LONDON IRISH
vs
GLOUCESTER
Zurich Premiership
Sat 11th September
KO 15:00
Kingsholm, Gloucester
THIS WEEK'S TEAM
15 Delon Armitage
14 Paul Sackey
13 Geoff Appleford*
12 Mike Catt*
11 Scott Staniforth*
10 Barry Everitt
9 Darren Edwards
1 Neal Hatley
2 Adrian Flavin
3 Rob Hardwick*
4 Ryan Strudwick (Captain)
5 Bob Casey*
6 Paul Gustard
7 Kieron Dawson*
8 Kieran Roche
* denotes International
REPLACEMENTS
16 Pierre Durant
17 Robbie Russell
18 Nick Kennedy
19 Phil Murphy*
20 Nils Mordt
21 Paul Hodgson
22 Mark Mapletoft*
* denotes International
MATCH STATS
vs Gloucester
Last Two Results
L.I. lost 13-28 (A)
(18th Apr 04)
L.I. won 16-10 (H)
(21st Sept 03)
Biggest Win
35-10 (16th Apr 01)
Madejski Stadium, Reading
Top Try Scorer
Niall Woods - 4
Top Points Scorer
Barry Everitt - 84 |
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Team News
There are no changes to the team and replacements that played against NEC Harlequins in the opening match of the season at Twickenham last weekend. The club's mini-injury crisis is beginning to ease. Justin Bishop (hamstring), Declan Danaher (hamstring), Michael Horak (thigh) and Rodd Penney (hamstring) are expected to be fit for the club's Zurich A League game against Saracens at Sunbury on Monday evening. The long term injuries to Adam Halsey (foot), Peter Poulos (shoulder) and Doug Wheatley (hand) are improving and they are expected to be available for selection in three weeks.
Commenting on the weekend's match, Head Coach, Gary Gold said, "Our record keepers tell me that we have not won a league match at Kingsholm since 1993, well that's a statistic we would like to change! We have no illusions about how difficult securing a victory will be in front of the famous "Shed". Having said that, we managed to win there in the Cup last season so we know we can provide a credible challenge, especially if we can improve on our performance at Twickenham last Saturday."
If you are not able to go to the match, why not listen to it via the LIVE web broadcast. For information and how to tune in, click here.
Player News
Four London Irish Players in England 7s Squad
London Wasps 23 London Irish 10
Defeat in Opening Zurich A League Fixture
An older and more experienced London Wasps side were too powerful for a young London Irish team in last night's opening Zurich A League fixture at Imber Court last night.
Exiles' scores came from a first half try by Dominic Shabbo converted by Mark Mapletoft who also added a penalty. Half-time score was 16-10 and the final score was 23-10.
There were encouraging cameo appearances from Derry Coughlan and Shane Geraghty at half back for the last 20 minutes with Geraghty being particularly impressive.
The next Zurich A League fixture is at Sunbury on Monday, 13th September (kick off tbc) against Saracens.
London Irish v Leicester Tigers
Sunday 19th September, Madejski Stadium
It seems a long time ago since we were last at the Madjeski Stadium, but there's only a week to go! Remember to book your tickets online to get a £2 discount per ticket (adult tickets only).
There are also a few hospitality places still available, please contact Kelly Adey on 01932 750113 or kelly.adey@london-irish.com
Points Means Pints !!
The wait is over!
The new Zurich Premiership season kicked off with the unique London Double Header at Twickenham this Saturday with a win for Irish and our friends at Guinness are offering you the chance to win cans of the black stuff.
To enter, all you have to do is send an e-mail to competition@london-irish.com with your Name, Address and a Contact Telephone number (please state whether Home, Work or Mobile) plus the total number of points you think will collectively be scored in the London Irish vs. Leicester Tigers match on Sunday 19th September.
The closing date for entries is Friday, September 17. Entrants must be aged 18 or over.
Andover RFC Minis Star at Twickenham
Andover RFC Under 8s and Under 9s represented London Irish at the London Double Header at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday 4th, September. Both teams earned the right to play on the hallowed turf by winning in the LDH TAG Rugby Festival which was held earlier that day at The Stoop, the home of NEC Harlequins.
More on the website.
Andover RFC with London Irish Community Coaches Mark Tyrell & Ben Thurloe
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