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Wakefield Trinity Wildcats appoint Chris Chester
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats hire Chris Chester as their new head coach following Brian Smith's resignation earlier this month.
Mar 16, 12:30
Roosters coach Brian Smith looks on during the NRL trial match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Sydney Roosters at Belmore Sports Ground on February 12, 2012
Brian Smith resigns as Wakefield Trinity Wildcats head coach
Brian Smith resigns as Wakefield Trinity Wildcats head coach with immediate effect.
Mar 8, 14:02
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Jonny Molloy extends contract at Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Jonny Molloy agrees a new two-year deal with Super League outfit the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.
Oct 27, 16:34
Kevin Locke of the Warriors passes the ball during a New Zealand Warriors NRL training session at Mt Smart Stadium on May 21, 2014
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats full-back Kevin Locke to miss remainder of season
Britain Smith admits that the injury sustained by Kevin Locke over the weekend "is not looking good", with the full-back expected to sit out the rest of the campaign.
Jul 20, 16:51
Jordan Tansey of Castleford Tigers during the Super League match between Castleford Tigers and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats at St James' Park on May 31, 2015
Jordan Tansey relishing chance to face former Castleford Tigers teammates
Jordan Tansey plans to reveal Castleford Tigers' tactics to Brian Smith, as Wakefield Trinity Wildcats take on his former side.
Jul 19, 10:30
Matt Ryan of Wakefield Trinity Wildcats during the Super League match between Huddersfield Giants and Wakefield Wildcats at John Smith's Stadium on April 21, 2014
Matt Ryan: "Confidence is growing" at Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Matt Ryan insists that Wakefield Trinity Wildcats are out to make amends when they meet Warrington Wolves in Super League this weekend.
Jul 11, 15:35
Liverpool's English midfielder Steven Gerrard walks by the pitch before the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at the Anfield stadium in Liverpool, Merseyside on May 16, 2015
Three sporting figures in the spotlight this weekend
Sports Mole picks out three sporting figures who will be in the spotlight over the coming days.
Jul 11, 12:08
Harry Kane of Spurs wears the captain's armband during the Barclays Premier League match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on April 5, 2015
Three sporting figures in the spotlight this weekend
Sports Mole looks at three sporting figures who will be in the spotlight this weekend.
Jun 20, 12:09
Roosters coach Brian Smith looks on during the NRL trial match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Sydney Roosters at Belmore Sports Ground on February 12, 2012
Brian Smith unsurprised by Wakefield Trinity Wildcats defeat
Incoming Wakefield Trinity Wildcats coach Brian Smith admits that the team's 58-26 defeat to Leeds Rhinos was to be expected.
Jun 8, 11:17
Roosters coach Brian Smith looks on during the NRL trial match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Sydney Roosters at Belmore Sports Ground on February 12, 2012
Brett Delaney backs Brian Smith to turn around Wakefield's woes
Incoming coach Brian Smith is the right man to turn around Wakefield Trinity Wildcats' dismal start to the season, according to Leeds Rhinos star Brett Delaney.
Jun 1, 18:59
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Stuart Dickens angered by Wakefield Trinity Wildcats performance
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats interim coach Stuart Dickens blasts the team for an 'unacceptable' performance in their defeat to Castleford Tigers.
Jun 1, 16:56
Roosters coach Brian Smith looks on during the NRL trial match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Sydney Roosters at Belmore Sports Ground on February 12, 2012
Brian Smith appointed Wakefield Trinity Wildcats coach
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats name Brian Smith as their new head coach.
May 31, 17:53
Shane Geraghty of London Irish kicks a penalty during the Aviva Premiership match between Leicester Tigers and London Irish at Welford Road on September 27, 2014
Result: Ofisa Treviranus hat-trick secures top spot for London Irish
London Irish secure a home quarter-final tie in the quarter-finals of the European Challenge Cup by seeing off Rovigo 34-6.
Jan 24, 15:48
Tom Coventry poses during a Chiefs Super Rugby headshots session on December 18, 2013
London Irish confirm Tom Coventry appointment
London Irish announce that Tom Coventry will join the club as head coach for the 2015-16 season.
Jan 14, 11:27
Tom Coventry poses during a Chiefs Super Rugby headshots session on December 18, 2013
Report: Tom Coventry to be appointed London Irish head coach
Chiefs Super Rugby assistant Tom Coventry is to be named as the new head coach of London Irish later today, according to a report.
Jan 14, 06:30
London Irish Director of Rugby Brian Smith poses during the Aviva Premiership Rugby 2014-2015 Season Launch at Twickenham Stadium on August 27, 2014
London Irish confirm Brian Smith exit
London Irish confirm that director of rugby Brian Smith has left the club with immediate effect due to personal reasons.
Jan 13, 13:13
London Irish Director of Rugby Brian Smith poses during the Aviva Premiership Rugby 2014-2015 Season Launch at Twickenham Stadium on August 27, 2014
Director of rugby Brian Smith to leave London Irish this week?
London Irish director of rugby Brian Smith is understood to be close to leaving the club.
Jan 13, 12:02
Dan Leo of London Irish on September 6, 2014
Brian Smith: 'Dan Leo red card undeserved'
Brian Smith claims that London Irish captain Dan Leo was left feeling "very upset" after being dismissed against London Welsh.
Dec 26, 22:56
London Irish Director of Rugby Brian Smith poses during the Aviva Premiership Rugby 2014-2015 Season Launch at Twickenham Stadium on August 27, 2014
London Irish coach Brian Smith frustrated by referee display
London Irish coach Brian Smith hits out at the referee after seeing his side lose 46-19 at Wasps.
Dec 21, 18:01
London Irish Director of Rugby Brian Smith poses during the Aviva Premiership Rugby 2014-2015 Season Launch at Twickenham Stadium on August 27, 2014
London Irish director of rugby Brian Smith dismisses exit talk
London Irish director of rugby Brian Smith plays down speculation claiming that he could leave the club at the end of the season.
Dec 17, 18:21
David Lyons of Worcester Warriors poses for a portrait during the Worcester Warriors squad photo call at Sixways Stadium on August 12, 2009
David Lyons signs short-term London Irish deal
London Irish confirm the signing of former Worcester Warriors lock David Lyons on a short-term deal.
Oct 14, 18:46
London Irish Director of Rugby Brian Smith poses during the Aviva Premiership Rugby 2014-2015 Season Launch at Twickenham Stadium on August 27, 2014
Brian Smith accepts London Irish defeat
London Irish director of rugby Brian Smith admits that his team deserved their defeat to Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership on Saturday.
Oct 12, 15:24
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Alex Toolis rejoins London Irish on loan from Edinburgh
London Irish sign Edinburgh Rugby's Alex Toolis on loan for a second time.
Oct 9, 19:53
Tom Homer of London Irish poses at the photocall held on August 5, 2014
London Irish full-back Tom Homer sidelined for eight weeks
London Irish confirm that full-back Tom Homer is sidelined for at least eight weeks with a knee injury.
Sep 9, 12:29
Tom Homer of London Irish poses at the photocall held on August 5, 2014
London Irish full-back Tom Homer suffers knee ligament damage
London Irish director of rugby Brian Smith reveals that full-back Tom Homer suffered knee ligament damage during today's match against Harlequins.
Sep 6, 22:10
London Irish Director of Rugby Brian Smith poses during the Aviva Premiership Rugby 2014-2015 Season Launch at Twickenham Stadium on August 27, 2014
Brian Smith content with London Irish bonus point
London Irish director of rugby Brian Smith is content with having picked up just a bonus point from his side's 20-15 defeat to Harlequins this afternoon.
Sep 6, 21:10
A general view of Twickenham Stadium on May 2, 2013
Chris Noakes will be 'fit and available' for London Irish Premiership opener
London Irish are confident that new Kiwi fly-half Chris Noakes will have recovered from a torn tendon in time to be involved in their Premiership season opener.
Jul 17, 20:25
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London Irish make double swoop
London Irish complete the signings of youngsters Scott Steele and Conor Gilsenan ahead of next season.
Apr 9, 17:06
Edinburgh Rugby's Sean Cox and team-mates celebrate their victory after deafeating Racing Metro 92 during their European Cup rugby union match at the Yves du Manoir Stadium in Colombes, northwest of Paris, on January 13, 2012
Sean Cox joins London Irish for next season
London Irish sign forward Sean Cox from Edinburgh.
Apr 2, 12:00
James Short of Saracens in action during the Aviva Premiership match between Saracens and London Welsh at Allianz Park on March 3, 2013
London Irish sign Saracens winger James Short on two-year deal
London Irish sign winger James Short from Saracens on a two-year deal.
Mar 19, 11:30
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London Irish confirm Eoin Griffin capture
London Irish confirm the signing of centre Eoin Griffin on a two-year deal from Connacht.
Feb 18, 18:34
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Ofisa Treviranus, Gerard Ellis extend London Irish contracts
London Irish confirm that Ofisa Treviranus and Gerard Ellis have extended their contracts with the Aviva Premiership club.
Feb 11, 20:15
Sailosi Tagicakibau of London Irish scores their first try during the LV=Cup match between London Wasps and London Irish at Adams Park on January 25, 2014
Brian Smith: 'London Irish needed more urgency'
London Irish director of rugby Brian Smith says that his side made a slow start to their LV= Cup defeat to London Wasps.
Jan 25, 19:02
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Kevin Bryce joins London Irish on loan
Glasgow Warriors hooker Kevin Bryce signs a short-term loan deal with London Irish.
Dec 17, 15:44
London Irish's Alex Lewington scores a try against Stade Francais Paris during their Amlin Challenge Cup match on December 8, 2013
Result: Stade Francais too good for London Irish in Challenge Cup
Stade Francais score four tries to beat London Irish in the Challenge Cup.
Dec 14, 22:07
CJ van der Linde during the Springboks training session and press conference from St Peter's College on October 01, 2012
CJ Van der Linde joins London Irish for remainder of season
London Irish announce the capture of CJ Van der Linde for the remainder of the season.
Dec 12, 11:57
London Irish's Alex Lewington scores a try against Stade Francais Paris during their Amlin Challenge Cup match on December 8, 2013
London Irish 'call press conference to confirm takeover'
London Irish will reportedly hold a press conference tomorrow to announce that the club has been taken over by an Irish consortium.
Dec 11, 11:41
Phil Keith-Roach the Sale Sharks scrum coach poses for a portrait at the Sale Sharks team squad photo day at Edgeley Park on August 18, 2009
London Irish hire former England scrum guru
London Irish appoint Phil Keith-Roach as their scrum coach as the Premiership strugglers look to improve.
Nov 30, 17:32
James O'Connor poses for a portrait after a press conference to announce his signing for London Irish rugby club on October 29, 2013
Brain Smith pleased by "outstanding" James O'Connor debut
Brian Smith praises the way that James O'Connor has fitted in at London Irish in the wake of their defeat to Northampton Saints.
Nov 4, 06:27
Castleford Tigers coach Terry Matterson looks on prior during the Super League match between Castleford Tigers and St. Helens at the Jungle on April 6, 2008
Terry Matterson "over the moon" with USA chemistry
USA coach Terry Matterson is thoroughly impressed by the togetherness shown by his side during their 32-20 win over the Cook Islands at the Rugby League World Cup on Wednesday.
Oct 31, 08:39