Category: Leicester Tigers

Sir John Kirwan Joins Sky Sports

For rugby fans, it would be news indeed if Sir John Kirwan decides to join the rugby team of Sky Sports. He carries the legacy of the All Blacks team with him and that makes him a valuable asset. He was a Blues coach formerly as well.

For Sir John, it is definitely a great opportunity to be part of the presentation team of rugby for Sky Sports. He would be joining other celebrity ex players like Ian Jones, Justin Marshall and Jeff Wilson. He would join the panel that presents live matches as Super Rugby or the Rugby Championship that is based out of New Zealand. Continue reading » Sir John Kirwan Joins Sky Sports

London Irish sign Tom Cruse from Rotherham Titans

Aviva Premiership Rugby Football Union club the London Irish have announced the signing of hooker Tom Cruse from the Rugby Football Union Championship club the Rotherham Titans for the new season.

The 26 year old player has spent the last two years of his career playing in the RFU Championship having initially burst onto the scene with Sale Sharks in the Aviva Premiership. He began his senior career with Stockport and also won representative honours for Cheshire. Speaking of his move to the Exiles, Cruse said that the chance to sign for the club and play regularly in the Aviva Premiership was something that he has worked long and hard to achieve and when the opportunity presented itself, he did not even need to think about it.

He went on to add that there is a lot of excitement about the London Irish at the moment and he cannot wait for the summer to join up with his new teammates and begin his stint with the club. He has, however, admitted that for the time being, he wants to give his all for the Titans and wants to leave the team on a high. Continue reading » London Irish sign Tom Cruse from Rotherham Titans

Next Season Will See Andy Goode Joining The London Irish

Goode being the 34 year old has preferred to be in the Exiles to continue playing for his career. England has capped him 17 times for a role in coaching in joining the Exiles. In 2013, Wasps saw Goode joining them after Worcester Warriors. He also has the second position in scoring points in the Aviva Premiership. He is not lagging behind Charlie Hodgson with a big margin.

His spells at Leicester made his name famous which includes Premiership titles which are 5 with two Cups of Heineken during his tryst with Welford Road. He has also been part of Brive, the French side, Saracens and Sharks, the Rugby team of South Africa. He had a successful career which he wants to continue with the Irish. Goode states that his intensity of playing games has gone to a next level.

He thinks that it is a great opportunity to be joining the London Irish. The time he spent with the Wasps was amazing for him and he regards Dai Young, Derek Richardson and the players along with coaches. Continue reading » Next Season Will See Andy Goode Joining The London Irish