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Itoje interview: Pearl Fund will provide decades of support in Nigeria

Saracens and England lock will support an initial group of 40 childen through their full education

Jun 21, 2023
Rugby Union

England centre Lawrence battling to be fit for World Cup warm-ups

Harlequins hooker Jack Walker is also nursing a calf issue as Steve Borthwick expands his training group

Jun 19, 2023
Rugby Union

Pearson exclusive interview: I’m grateful to London Irish

Exclusive interview with Standard Sport

Jun 16, 2023
Rugby Union

Borthwick impressed by Mercer as Rugby World Cup opportunity beckons

Montpellier stint has helped No8 ‘grow’ as a player and person, says England boss

Jun 14, 2023
Rugby Union

Mercer offered England chance in Rugby World Cup training squad

25-year-old could soon add to two caps won in 2018

Jun 12, 2023
Rugby Union

London Irish training ground could be sold to pay creditors

Exiles owner Mick Crossan wants to protect the Hazelwood facility but it is now officially part of the club’s administration process

Jun 9, 2023
Cricket

Pope hints at ‘quirkier’ England plans for Smith ahead of Ashes battle

The Australian batter will arrive at Edgbaston in form after a century in the World Test Championship final

Jun 8, 2023
Rugby Union

Ojo interview: ‘Rugby is in a mess - young talent will be lost’

Ojo spent his whole senior career at London Irish and hopes the club can day return in some form

Jun 8, 2023
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McIlroy: Shock PGA Tour merger has benefits but I still hate LIV

The Northern Irishman was keen to emphasise that LIV had “nothing to do” with the deal

Jun 7, 2023
Rugby Union

London Irish out of Premiership after failing to meet deadline

More than 100 players and staff will lose jobs

Jun 6, 2023
Cricket

Broad interview: Addictive Bazball means no Ashes selection issues

New era for England puts onus on collective

Jun 6, 2023
Cricket

Smith: Leach injury leaves England with ‘big shoes to fill’ for Ashes

Australia talisman is targeting a first series win on English soil after the World Test Championship final against India

Jun 5, 2023
Rugby Union

London Irish facing oblivion without major late cash injection

Exiles on course to follow Wasps and Worcester as the third Premiership club to fold as problems mount

Jun 5, 2023
Rugby Union

RFU give London Irish an extension to secure their financial future

The club now have a further six days to complete the long-mooted takeover or prove full funding for next season

May 31, 2023
Rugby Union

London Irish owner told to pay wages today or lose Premiership spot

Deadline set by RFU as Exiles risk becoming latest club to lose top-tier status

May 31, 2023
Rugby Union

Eddie Jones exclusive: England World Cup reunion would be ‘bit of fun’

Jones joined Lawrence Dallaglio on the latest edition of the Evening Standard Rugby Podcast

May 30, 2023