Team News
There are three changes to the starting line-up of the team that played Auch last Sunday. Mike Catt returns at inside centre with the result that Nils Mordt drops to the bench. In the pack Rob Hardwick and Nick Kennedy start at tight head prop and second row forward respectively. Darren Edwards makes a welcome return on the bench having recovered from his cheekbone fracture. Unavailable for selection through injury are: Kieron Dawson (knee), Pierre Durant (foot), Adrian Flavin (neck), Rodd Penney (hamstring), Peter Poulos (knee), Paul Sackey (ankle) and Richard Skuse (neck).
Looking forward to Sunday's match, Gary Gold, Head Coach, said, "We were very effective in the first half of last weekend's game with Auch and had the satisfaction of scoring five tries. However, we lost our way in the second period and that was disappointing. Sunday's game is going to be a big test for us. Worcester will be going all out to record their first away win in the Premiership. We will have to play at the top of our game if we are to ensure that the result goes our way."
Please Note: It has been brought to our attention that this Sunday, London Waterloo to Reading train services will not operate. For full details please check the National Rail Enquires website.
Zurich 'A' game postponed
The home Zurich 'A' League game due to be played against Wasps this Monday 8th November has had to be postponed due to a shortage of fit front row forwards.
The rearranged game will now be played in the new year, date to be confirmed.
Digger is for life, not just for Christmas!
Due to the bad weather last week, the arrival of Digger was delayed, but we are pleased to announce that he has now graced us with his presence! Dressed in his London Irish kit, complete with his trademark black cap, he's an ideal companion for pups young and old!
Also, the new Digger baby and toddler range of clothing is in store and available online.
Make a date with London Irish!
This week sees the launch of the London Irish calendar - fourteen months' worth of your favourite players, including a special guest for December 2004. At £10, it will make a great stocking filler for Chirstmas, but if you wait until then, you'll miss Mr November! Order online today.
London Irish announces Pub Partnership with "The Morrission"
Meet London Irish players on 17th November
London Irish has announced that The Morrison Irish Bar on the Kings Road in Fulham is to be a designated 'home' of London Irish. The Morrison will be a focal point in the capital for Exiles' players and supporters, and will be supported by the pub being the venue for the club's next popular Pub Night on Wednesday, 17 November 04, from 8pm.
The evening offers a chance to meet a few of the players while enjoying the Craic at a contemporary Irish pub. Irish house band Le Cheile will be performing a live set and there will be competitions for a signed shirt, tickets for London Irish matches, and lots of other goodies! Prizes will be presented by the players at the end of the night.
The Morrison has been open for a year and is in the heart of Fulham's Irish community. General Manager Graham Townley is looking forward to welcoming London Irish, "We're delighted that the players are coming along to enjoy the atmosphere at the Morrison. We are establishing ourselves in the heart of the Irish community and we are looking forward to welcoming London Irish supporters to this great venue."
The Morrison
648 Kings Road, London, SW6 2DU
Nearest tube station – Fulham Broadway
Exiles Support O'Neill's Earls Court Relaunch
Hospitality Sampling Offer
We are delighted to be able to offer the opportunity to take a hospitality box at a discount in order to sample the facilities here at Madejski Stadium.
Boxes hold ten people and include match seats directly outside the box, match programmes, 3 car parking spaces and a post match visit from a member of the squad.
We have a few hospitality boxes available for our match against Pau on Sunday 12th December at this special 'sampling rate' of £500 inc VAT. The prices excludes catering which can be ordered, in advance, if required. Options range from £7.50 to £31.50 per person.
If you would like to join us for this or any other matches this season please drop us a line at kelly.adey@london-irish.com or verity.keal@london-irish.com or give us a call on 01932 750113 or 750114.
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