@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1972 former London Irish & Metropolitan Police player George Crawford, announced that he had been advised to stop playing rugby after having knee surgery or he could suffer permanent damage.
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@lirfc-history.bsky.socialBorn on this day 1967, Colin Hall.
Colin played for London Irish in the early 1990’s.
He also played for Oxfordshire, British Police, Army & Combined Services.
Happy birthday Colin.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1977 London Irish Wild Geese played Wasps Vandals at Repton Avenue.
The match ended in a 6-6 draw.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialAt the same time at Ravenhill, London Irish’s John Hewitt played for Ulster v Yorkshire.
Ulster won the match 19-12.
@lirfc-history.bsky.socialOn this day 1988 London Irish played Orrell in a club match at the Avenue.
Tries from Vince Rollandi & Ralph Kuhn & a conversion & a penalty from Brendan Mullin gave Irish a 19-12 victory.