Rugby

London Irish 78 Rovigo 3

London Irish 78 Rovigo 3

London Irish trounced their Italian visitors in the opening round of the European Challenge Cup, running in a dozen tries at Madejski Stadium on Saturday.

Elvis Seveali’i scored twice for the Exiles, as did the returning Peter Richards, as they recorded their biggest margin of victory and their highest-ever score in a European fixture.


London Irish 78 Rovigo 3

London Irish 78 Rovigo 3

London Irish turned in a dozen tries to seal an emphatic win against Italian side Rovigo in the European Challenge Cup clash at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday.
European Challenge Cup at Madejski Stadium on Saturday (3pm)

European Challenge Cup at Madejski Stadium on Saturday (3pm)

The London Irish team to meet Italian club Rovino in the European Challenge Cup at Madejski Stadium on Saturday (3pm)


 

Local Rugby Round- Up

Local Rugby Round- Up

South West 2 East leaders Reading travel to Trowbridge tomorrow for the first time looking to maintain their 100-per-cent start to the season.

Sheasby: ‘Cut out the mistakes’

Sheasby: ‘Cut out the mistakes’

Chris Sheasby admits his side should be challenging at the top of South West Division 1, but their tendency to blow hot and cold is holding them back.

Bracknell are beginning to find their form after four league games, and the Lily Hill men sit fourth in the table.


 

 
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