London Irish will face Leicester in the Premiership final after sealing a comfortable 17-0 victory over Harlequins in Saturday's semi-final at the Twickenham Stoop. After 42 minutes, six missed penalties and two changes of kicker, it was Irish who finally took control when Delon Armitage booted Irish ahead. Substitute second row James Hudson crossed to put the Exiles in the driving seat and when Mike Catt added the second in a dominant final quarter it was all over. Irish finished third in...Read Full Story
Given England's historical propensity towards selectorial cowardice, I'm not really sure why I'm so very disappointed in the wake Humungous Jonno's squad announcement. Perhaps it's because I actually like rugby as well as England.
The disgusting aberration that is Jamie Noon has been done around these parts many times before, so I will not labour it here, other than to make the point that, with the inclusion of Tindall, they cannot even use the experience excuse for his selection. Almost...Read Full Story
Martin Johnson's young England side face another stiff task when they take on Argentina in Manchester on Saturday. Johnson's team were beaten 26-33 by a scratch Barbarians side at Twickenham last week but face another step up when they take on the Pumas - who finished third in the 2007 World Cup. With nine Englishmen on Lions duty in South Africa the game - and next weekend's Test in Salta, Argentina - represent a golden chance for them to stake a claim for a regular starting spot. Twenty...Read Full Story
England coach Martin Johnson has handed first starts to six players in the squad to play the Barbarians at Twickenham on Saturday. Harlequins Chris Robshaw and Jordan Turner-Hall are named at blindside and in the centre, while Northampton duo Dylan Hartley and Ben Foden start at hooker and right wing, with Bath's Matt Banahan starting on the left wing and Newcastle's David Wilson at tighthead. Johnson also called up captain Steve Borthwick and full-backl Delon Armitage, who played throughout...Read Full Story
London Irish back-row Steffon Armitage, the brother of Test full-back Delon, was called up Monday into England's squad for the Six Nations after Lewis Moody was ruled out with a broken ankle. England manager Martin Johnson said of the uncapped loose forward: "Steffon has been in very good form for London Irish this season and deserves his opportunity." Steffon Armitage, 23, who saw his older brother make his England debut against the Pacific Islanders in November, has been in impressive form...Read Full Story
Sheridan, nicknamed Big Ted, is the latest English player to join the side, following Johnny Wilkinson, Simon Shaw and Steffon Armitage with Delon Armitage and Nick Kennedy tipped to join the club in the summer. Sheridan has made 40 appearances for England ...
AXED England full-back Delon Armitage is heading for France. And London Irish head coach Toby Booth admits he is powerless to stop the 28-year-old linking up with brother Steffon, 26, at Toulon. England interim chief Stuart Lancaster relegated Armitage ...
Steffon Armitage born 20 September 1985 is a rugby union player for London Irish in the Guinness Premiership where he is in the same team as his brother Delon Armitage.
Flanker ... Steffon Armitage. The way Steffon plays is characterised by his personality ' he is an enthusiast by nature, one that is hallmarked by enjoyment and a determination to ...
Player-Coach Mike Catt will miss London Irishâs return to Guinness Premiership action this Sunday away to Newcastle Falcons (3pm), having damaged his calf in last Saturdayâs massive Heineken Cup win over Perpignan. The 35-year-old England World ...