Horan grasping Exiles shot

Fresh from an exciting Ireland U20 career, outside centre Foster Horan is looking to make a giant leap into the professional ranks with London Irish over the next few months.

The 19-year-old has joined English Premiership side on a six-month trial having been released from Leinster this summer, and having helped Mike Ruddock’s Irish U20s achieve their highest ever position at the Junior World Cup in South Africa, he is hoping to lay the foundations for a professional career by making an impression with the Exiles.

Horan featured off the bench in London Irish’s dominant pre-season victory over Munster last Friday at Musgrave Park on a night the English club announced a new official charity partnership with Irish humanitarian organisation Concern Worldwide. He was happy to assist that as he adjusts to a new chapter in his career.