On this day 1957 London Irish played Wasps at the Rectory Field, Blackheath in a club match. Ireland International Paddy Berkery made his debut. Sean McDermott missed 5 of 6 penalties, & Jim Ritchie kicked 2. The match ended in a draw 9-9. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 2002 London Irish plates Toulouse in the Heineken Cup at Stade Toulousan. A try from Nick Burrows, 4 penalties & 2 drop goals from Barry Everitt, was not enough after Brendan Venter was red carded for a high tackle. Irish lost 28-23. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 1930 London Irish played London Welsh at Irish’s original home, at Herne Hill. Tries from Ian Stuart and G.S. Barry with a conversion from William Collis gave Irish a 6-8 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 2003 London Irish played Northampton Saints away at Franklins Gardens in a Zurich Premiership Match. Tries from Paul Sackey, Justin Bishop & Mark Mapletoft (who also converted 2 & kicked 2 penalties) & a penalty from Barry Everitt gave Irish a 24-30 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

Born in this day 1928 in Sheirke, Borros-in-Ossory, the Reverend Robin Roe. The Reverend played for London Irish in 1955 after returning to the UK after touring with the British & Irish Lions in South Africa. Robin played for Lansdowne, represented the Barbarians on 11 occasions, capped 21 times by

On this day 1934 London Irish welcomed Bective Rangers to the Avenue. Tries from Johnson, McCormack, James Dillon, (who also kicked a drop goal & a con), Joseph & Jerome Reidy, gave Irish a 20-12 victory. The LI team had 4 Reidy brothers in the line up Joseph, Charles, William & Jerome. #lirfc

On this day 1992 London Irish played Orrell at Edge Hall Road in a Courage League National Division 1 match. Michael Corcoran scored all of Irish’s points kicking 4 penalties from 8, to give Irish an away victory of 8-12. #lirfc #londonirish #history

Born on this day 1996 in Weston-super-Mare, John Bleddyn Rhys “Johnny” Williams. Johnny played for London Irish between 2015-2018 making 51 appearances. He has since been capped 9 times by Wales. Happy birthday Johnny. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 1937 London Irish played Guy’s Hospital in a club match at Honor Oak Park. A try from Harry Gallaher, 3 penalties from Victor Tarrant & a drop goal from Anthony Kilmartin gave Irish an 8-16 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 1991 London Irish supplied 4 players to the Ireland team playing Japan in the World Cup at Lansdowne Road. Jim Staples, David Curtis, Rob Saunders & Gary Halpin. Jim scored a try in. A 32-16 victory for Ireland. #lirfc #londonirish #history youtu.be/bfcqihA15Ns?...

On this day 2011 London Irish played Worcester Warriors at the Madejski in a Gallagher Premiership match. Tries from Steven Shingler, Chris Hala’ufia, Jonathan Joseph, Adam Thompstone & Tom Homer who also kicked 4 conversions & 3 penalties to give Irish a 42-24 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 1988 London Irish played Northampton Saints at the Avenue in a Courage League Division 2 match. A try from David Fitzgerald, converted by Brian Mullen who also kicked 4 penalties to give Irish an 18-10 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 1898, the London Irish First XV played their second match, against Ealing at Herne Hill. A try from Richard Dyas gave Irish their first draw, 3-3. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 2004 London Irish played Sale Sharks at Edgeley Park in a Zurich Premiership match. A try from Delon Armitage and 4 penalties from Barry Everitt gave Irish a 16-17 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

Born on this day 1976 in Auckland, Benjamin John “Ben” Willis. Ben played for London Irish between 2005-2007. Happy birthday Ben. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 2018 London Irish played London Scottish at the Richmond Athletic Ground in a Championship match. Tries from Tom Parton, Brendan Macken, Bryce Campbell, Luke McClean, Matt Roberson, Ofisa Treviranus, Saia Fainga’a, & Oliver Hoskins. Plus conversions from Stephen Myler (6),….

On this day 1987 2 London Irish players took part in the Leinster Senior Trial at Lansdowne Road. Hugo MacNeill & Michael Gibson played for the Blues v the Whites. The Blues won 30-7. #lirfc #londonirish #history

Born on this day 1991 in Hobart, Tasmania, Adam Coleman. Adam played for London Irish between 2019-2023 making 39 appearances scoring 20 points. He has been capped 38 times by Australia and 5 times by Tonga. Happy birthday Adam. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 1923 London Irish played Old Whitgiftians at Croydon in a club match. Two tries from Standish Cagney one converted by Pat Kelly give Irish a 8-6 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 1900 London Irish started their season with a club match against Bedford at Herne Hill. The only points scored in the match was a try from London Irish’s Charles Vincent Fox. Irish won the match 3-0. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 1990 London Irish played Bedford at Goldington Road in a Courage League National Divison 2 match. Tries from Paul Collins & Jim Staples plus a conversion, 2 penalties & a drop goal from Brendan Mullin, gave Irish a 19-18 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 1991 London Irish had 5 players in the Ireland XV to play Zimbabwe in the Rugby World Cup. Jim Staples, Simon Geoghegan, David Curtis, Rob Saunders & Brian Robinson. Ireland won the match 55-11. #lirfc #londonirish #history youtu.be/82vxEV0_B7Y?...

On this day 2012 London Irish played Northampton Saints in a Gallagher Premiership match at the Madejski. Tries: Jonathan Joseph, David Paice, Topsy Ojo & Jamie Gibson. 2 conversions & 4 penalties from Steven Shingler & a drop goal from Ian Humphreys gave Irish a 39-17 win. youtu.be/aMmlC407ij8?...

On this day 1901 London Irish played Bedford at the London Athletic Ground, Herne Hill in a club match, in front of 6000 spectators. Tries from Julian Walsh & J. Hehir gave Irish a 6-0 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 2003 London Irish played Leeds Tykes in a Zurich Premiership match at the Madejski. Tries from Kieron Dawson, Paul Sackey & Mark Mapletoft who also scored 4 penalties & 2 conversions, gave Irish a 31-16 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 2013 London Irish played Harlequins in a Gallagher Premiership match at the Madejski. Tries from Blair Cowan & Alex Lewington plus 2 penalties & a conversion from Shane Geraghty gave Irish a 18-13 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history youtu.be/8PJUkQmJzyw?...

Born on this day 1945, Mansell Heslip. Mansell played scrum half for London Irish between January 1968 to May 1971. He was a Cambridge Blue in 1966. He stopped playing once he qualified as a Doctor. Happy birthday Mansell. #lirfc #londonirish #history

Born on this day 1995 in Stockport, Ciaran Joseph Parker. Ciaran played for London Irish between 2021-2013 making 6 appearances. After the demise of the club he joined Cardiff but only made 6 appearances, before retiring at 28 due to injuries. Happy birthday Ciaran. #lirfc #londonirish #history

Killed in Action on this day 1917, Major Albert Lewis Stewart. Albert played for London Irish on 2 Christmas tours to Wales in 1907 & 1910. Born in Belfast in 1889, he played rugby for Royal Belfast Academicals & NIFC. He played for Ulster v South Africa in 1912. He was a chartered accountant.

On this day 1997 London Irish played Romanian side Farul Constanta at the Madejski in the European Conference. Tries from Conor O’Shea(2), Nick Briers, Kieron Dawson, David Peters, Justin Bishop and Niall Woods plus a penalty & 4 conversions gave Irish a 46-10 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 1908 London Irish ‘A’ played Kingston in a club match at Perry Hill, Catford. The A’s won 40-0. #lirfc #londonirish #history

Born on this day 1970 in Neath, Steve Williams. Steve played for London Irish between 2000-2002 and was a member of the 2002 Powergen Cup winning side. He has been capped by Wales 28 times. Happy birthday Steve. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 1931 London Irish played Old Paulines in a club match at the Avenue. Tries from Ian Stuart & L.N. Reed plus a conversion and a penalty from William Collis gave Irish an 11-4 Victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 1999 London Irish played Newcastle Falcons at the Stoop in a Allied Dunbar Premiership match. Tries from Robert Todd (2), Neal Hatley, Andrew Mower, Ryan Strudwick, Ben Whetstone & Jarrod Cunningham who also kicked 6 conversions & 3 penalties to give Irish a 56-8 victory. #lirfc

On this day 1992 London Irish played Northampton at the Avenue in a Courage League National Divison 2 match. Four penalties from Michael Corcoran gave Irish a 12-3 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 2004 London Irish played Saracens at the Madejski in a Zurich Premiership Match. Tries from Justin Bishop, Delon Armitage & Michael Horak plus a penalty & a conversion from Barry Everitt gave Irish a 20-3 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 1948 London Irish played Aldershot Services at the Rectory Field, Blackheath in a club match. Tries from Con Griffin (3), Kelly, Holland & Tommy Headon (+ a conversion) & a conversion each from Kevin Quinn & Pedlow gave London Irish a 24-5 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 1993 London Irish played Orrell in a Courage League National Division One match at the Avenue. A try from Simon Geohegan converted by Paul Burke who also kicked 3 penalties gave Irish a 19-6 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 2010 London Irish played Yorkshire Carnegie at the Madejski in a Gallagher Premiership match. Tries from James Buckland, Sailosi Tagicakibau & George Stowers plus 4 penalties & 3 conversions from Ryan Lamb & a conversion from Chris Malone gave Irish a 40-24 victory. #lirfc #londonirish

Born on this day 1994 in Auckland, So’otala Fa’aso’o. So’otala played for London Irish in the 2022-2023 season making 13 appearances and scoring 15 points. He has been capped 3 times by Samoa. #lirfc #londonirish #history

Born on this day 1982 in Palmerston North, New Zealand, Daniel Leo. Dan played for London Irish during the 2014-2015 season making 18 appearances and scoring 5 points. He was capped 39 times for Samoa & has 3 Pacific Islanders caps. Happy birthday Dan. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 2022 London Irish played Bath in a Gallagher Premiership match at Brentford. Tries from Ben Loader (3), Ollie Hassell-Collins (3)& Paddy Jackson who also converted 6 giving Irish a 47-38 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history youtu.be/yAJnCq9W9cQ?...

Born on this day 1975 in Cape Town, Jacobus Francois “Jake” Boer. Jake played for London Irish between 1998-2000, before leaving for Gloucester. Happy birthday Jake. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 1898 London Irish played its first ever match. The opposition was the now long lost Hammersmith. The match was played at the clubs first ground the London County Athletics Ground, Burbage Road, Herne Hill (now Herne Hill Velodrome). The clubs President Lord Charles Russell of Killowen

The “Originals” had all been given honorary membership to London Irish RFC. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 1978 London Irish played London Scottish at the Richmond Athletic Ground in a Club Match. Two penalties from Pat Parfrey & another from Hugh Condon, gave Irish’s 3-9 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

On this day 2020 London Irish played Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park. Tries from Matt Cornish, Curtis Rona & Augustin Creevy plus 2 conversions & a penalty from Paddy Jackson gave Irish their 1st victory in 10 years at Sandy Park 19-22. #lirfc #londonirish #history youtu.be/fHjANXvSiTc?...

On this day 2016 London Irish played Nottingham at the Lady Bay Sportsground in a Championship match. Tries from Scott Steele, Max Northcote-Green, Aseli Tikirotuma & Ferguson Mulchrome plus 3 conversions and a penalty from Tommy Bell gave Irish a 7-29 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history