iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 11h

On this day 2009 London Irish played Leinster at the Royal Dublin Showground in a Pool 6 Heineken Cup match. The 18,500 people in attendance saw London Irish beat Leinster thanks to 2 penalties from Peter Hewat & 2 penalties from Ryan Lamb to give Irish a 9-12 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

000

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 11h

On this day 1971 London Irish played Bath at the Avenue in a club match. Tries from Mike Grimshaw & Mick Randall one converted by Jack Grindrod who also kicked a penalty to give Irish a 13-12 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

110

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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

011

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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?...

youtu.be

Ireland Japan Rugby 1991

YouTube video by RugbyTheLegends

011

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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

011

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

On this day 1921 London Irish played Bedford at Goldington Road in a club match. Tries from Penalty try, Jimmy Corcoran & Patrick Kelly who also converted both wasn’t enough as Irish lost 23-13. #lirfc #londonirish #history

010

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

On this day 1936 two London Irish players Pat Walsh & Theodore Cuss took part in the Middlesex County trial at Orleans Park, Twickenham. Unfortunately never progressed to the County side on this occasion. #lirfc #londonirish #history

000

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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

031

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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

021

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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

021

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Born on this day 1983 in Evesham, Ross Laidlaw. Ross played for London Irish between 2003-2006. Happy birthday Ross. #lirfc #londonirish #history

010

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

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

021

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

On this day 1995 London Irish played Nottingham at Ireland Avenue in a Courage League Division 2 match. A try from Andrew Duggan converted by Michael Corcoran who also kicked 5 penalties gave Irish a 22-9 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

020

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

On this day 1953 London Irish’s Jim Ritchie & John Brown played for London Counties v Glamorgan at the Cardiff Arms Park. The match ended in a 6-6 draw. #lirfc #londonirish #history

030

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

On this day 1978 London Irish played Bristol at the Memorial Ground in a club match. A try from Barry Murphy converted by Pat Parfrey who also kicked a penalty & a drop goal gave Irish a 12-12 draw. #lirfc #londonirish #history

020

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

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

031

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

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),….

131

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

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

021

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

On this day 1979 London Irish played Bristol at the Avenue in a club match. London Irish’s Clive Meanwell scored a try & 4 penalties in a 16-16 draw. John O’Driscoll was named Man of the Match. #lirfc #londonirish #history

010

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

On this day 1956 London Irish played Garryowen at the Rectory Field in a club match. Tries from John Bamber & Gilbert Archer plus a conversion & 2 penalties from Marriott Irons gave Irish a 14-13 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

110

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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

021

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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 Brian Mullen, gave Irish a 19-18 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

020

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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

031

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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?...

youtu.be

Ireland vs Zimbabwe - 1991 RWC (short highlights)

YouTube video by TeeKay P

031

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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?...

youtu.be

London Irish v Northampton Saints 39 - 17 | Aviva Premiership 2012/13

YouTube video by PREM Rugby

021

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

On this day 2025 London Irish Ladies played Bath Ladies at the Langbridge Training Ground. The match ended in a 22-22 draw. #lirfc #liarfc #londonirish #emeralds #history

020

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

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

131

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

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

021

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

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?...

youtu.be

London Irish vs Harlequins - Aviva Premiership Rugby 2013/14

YouTube video by PREM Rugby

021

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

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

021

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

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

021

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

At the same time on another nearby pitch the London Irish First XV played the United Services in a club match. The Services won 33-3 with Moran scoring the only Irish try of the match. #lirfc #londonirish #history

021

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

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

131

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

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

021

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

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.

122

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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

021

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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

121

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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

021

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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

021

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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

021

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On this day 1968 London Irish’s Johnny Moroney, Ollie Waldron & Nick Jones played for the Whites v the Blues in the Irish Trial at Lansdowne Road. Unfortunately they were on the losing side with the Blues winning 3-15. #lirfc #londonirish #history

010

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On this day 1937 London Irish played Old Leysians at Wandsworth Common in a club match. Tries from Theodore Cuss, Charles O’Reilly & Con Griffin (2) plus a penalty from Victor Tarrant gave Irish an 18-0 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

010

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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

022

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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

021

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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

021

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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

041

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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

041

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

On this day 1994 London Irish played Flyde in a Courage League Division 2 match at the Avenue. A penalty try, a try from Rob Henderson and 2 conversions & 3 penalties from Michael Henderson gave Irish a 23-12 victory. #lirfc #londonirish #history

000

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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

031

Reposted by London Irish Rugby Football Club History

London Irish Rugby Football Club History @lirfc-history.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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?...

youtu.be

London Irish v Bath - HIGHLIGHTS | Action-Packed 13-Try Game! | Gallagher Premiership 2022/23

YouTube video by PREM Rugby

151