@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 2006 London Irish played Saracens at the Madejski in a EDF Energy Cup match.
Tries from Ritchie Rees (2), Michael Horak, Juan Manuel Leguizamon & Riki Flutey plus 4 conversions & a penalty from Barry Everitt gave Irish a 36-24 victory.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1979 London Irish played London Scottish at the Avenue in a Merit Match.
Tries from John O’Driscoll, Clive Meanwell (2) who also kicked 2 conversions & 3 penalties & a drop goal from Hugh Condon gave Irish a 28-6 victory putting them on top of the table.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1951 London Irish played London Scottish at the Richmond Athletic Ground in a club match.
Tries from David Orr & Clem Windsor plus a conversion & penalty from Bill Pedlow gave Irish a 0-11 victory.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialBorn on this day 1987 in Nelson, New Zealand, Mike Coman.
Mike played for London Irish between 2016-2018, until a hamstring injury forced him to retire.
Happy birthday Mike.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1900 London Irish Rugby football Club held their 2nd AGM at Anderton’s Hotel, Fleet Street.
Ireland International Louis Magee was elected Club Captain, and his vice captain was the previous seasons captain Richard Dyas.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1987 London Irish played Askeans at Kidbrooke in the first round of the John Player Cup.
Irish won the match 10-12.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialBorn on this day 1977 in Dundee, South Africa, Geoff Appleford.
Geoff played for London Irish between 2000-2005 making 75 appearances & scoring 9 tries.
He was capped once by England.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1968 London Irish’s Pat Lavery, Andy Higginson & David Barry played against London Irish Nick Jones in the Ulster trial at Ravenhill.
Nick’s Red’s side beat the Blue’s 8-6.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1926 London Irish played the Civil Service in a club match at Chiswick.
Tries from Robert Collis, Morgan, Fotherby (2) & Seagrave-Daly who also converted one, gave Irish a 6-17 victory.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1972 London Irish played Californian touring side Bats in a club match at the Avenue.
Tries from Mike Heal, Philip Epsley & Tony Davis who also converted all 3 to give Irish a 18-13 victory.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1952 London Irish’s John L.A. Brown played for Surrey v Streatham at Thornton Heath, in A match to celebrate Streatham’s Diamond Jubilee.
The match ended in a 6-6 draw.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1950 London Irish played United Services (Portsmouth) at the Officers Ground in a club match.
Irish won the match 5-11.
Dr. W.D. Linehan made his First XV debut.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1899 London Irish held a trial match at Shandon Athletic Club, Coppett’s Lane, Muswell Hill.
This match featured 2 new international players, Ireland’s George McAllen & Ireland & British & Irish Lion Lawrence Bulger.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialBorn on this day 1981 in Aylesbury, James Buckland.
James was with London Irish between 2008-2011, but only played a few times due to injury, which eventually forced him to retire from playing.
Happy birthday James.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialBorn on this day 1994 in Indianapolis, Bryce Campbell. Bryce played for London Irish between 2018-202O making 17 appearances scoring 15 points. Bryce has been capped 47 times by the United States. Happy birthday Bryce. #lirfc #londonirish #history
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1970 London Irish’s Barry Bresnihan & Mick Molloy played for Ireland v Argentina in the second test at Ferro Carril Oesta, Buenos Aires.
Ireland lost the match 6-3.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1991 London Irish’s Jim Staples, David Curtis, Simon Geoghegan, Rob Saunders & Sub Gary Halpin played for the Irish Presidents XV v Gloucester at Kingsholm, in a 100 years of Kingsholm celebration match.
Gloucester won the match 14-13.
#lirfc #londonirish
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1985 two London Irish players Paul Kennedy & Brian McCall played for Ulster v South of Scotland at Ravenhill.
They won 31-3.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1972 London Irish had 3 players named by London Counties to take part in the 40 man trail for selection to play against New Zealand on November 11th.
They were Ken Kennedy, Mick Molloy & Al Moroney.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1957 London Irish’s Jimmy Ritchie & Reverend Robin Roe played for Lieutenant Commander D.T. Wilkins XV v United Services Portsmouth at the Officers Ground.
Their team won the match 8-38.
