Person: Mark Mapletoft

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‘I think it was a moment of realisation for a lot of us that we were a really good team’

I t was a season that saw Munster ranked 66-1 Heineken Cup outsiders and treated with such disdain by Saracens that John Kelly remembers his team running out at Vicarage Road to the theme tune of American 60s ghoulish sitcom ‘The Munsters’.

Time for IRFU to state its intention for provinces

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Ireland U20s gunning for hosts in bid to avoid whitewash

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England’s power show ends Ireland’s World Cup dream

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Clarke makes four changes as Ireland face must-win battle

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England U-20s won’t be short motivation

England team named for U20 clash with Ireland

Full back Jack Wallace, prop Lee Imiolek and No.8 Alex Gray all come into the England starting line-up as their three changes for the RBS Under 20 6 Nations game against Ireland at Kingsholm on Fridey.

Tue, 23 Feb, 2010

Last-gasp Madigan drop-goal clinches sensational Ireland victory

THE Six Nations Grand Slam is still within reach for Ireland following an amazing last-gasp victory at fortress Dubarry Park, Athlone, last night.

Sat, 28 Feb, 2009

Clarke hoping unbeaten Ireland withstand stern England test

IRELAND Under-20 coach Allen Clarke hopes his side can produce another never-say-die performance to put fancied England to the sword in tonight’s RBS Six Nations Championship clash at Dubarry Park, Athlone (6.15pm).

Fri, 27 Feb, 2009

Exiles ring the changes

London Irish have made five changes to the team that lost to Leeds Tykes last Sunday for their Zurich Premiership trip to play Leicester Tigers on Friday evening.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2005

London Irish lose to Leeds

Leeds Tykes put their woeful Zurich Premiership form to one side with a deserved win over London Irish in the Powergen Cup semi-final.

Sun, 06 Mar, 2005

Exiles rollercoaster reaches peak

London Irish are ready to hit the high spot of their season tomorrow after what coach Gary Gold admits has been a “rollercoaster” ride.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2005

Exiles stung by powerful Wasps

Champions Wasps powered home three second-half tries to sink London Irish today in the Zurich Premiership.

Sun, 27 Feb, 2005

Exiles ease relegation fears

Saracens 12 London Irish 30

Sun, 20 Feb, 2005

London Irish dragged into relegation zone

London Irish 6 Sale Sharks 9

Mon, 07 Feb, 2005

Nightmare kicking sees Exiles lose to Sharks

London Irish 6 Sale Sharks 9

Sun, 06 Feb, 2005

London Irish announce team for Leeds Tykes match

London Irish has announced the following team for its Zurich Premiership away match against Leeds Tykes tomorrow, kick-off 8pm at Headingley Stadium, Leeds:

Thu, 27 Jan, 2005

Saracens boss slams Jackson as Mapletoft sees Irish through

SARACENS coach Steve Diamond last night criticised Glen Jackson after the Kiwi fly-half’s woeful kicking cost his club a place in the Powergen Cup semi-finals.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2005

Hatley returns for Exiles

Neal Hatley returns at number one for London Irish in their Powergen Cup quarter-final against Saracens on Sunday at Vicarage Road.

Thu, 20 Jan, 2005

Worcester hit bottom

Worcester coach Andy Keast has vowed his team will “come back fighting” against London Irish on New Year’s Day after they returned to the Zurich Premiership basement.

Tue, 28 Dec, 2004

Drahm sinks Exiles with late drop-goal

London Irish 21 Northampton 22

Tue, 28 Dec, 2004

Super-sub saves Saints

London Irish 21 Northampton 22

Mon, 27 Dec, 2004

Exiles crash out of Challenge Cup

London Irish failed by three points to advance in the competition after winning only 19-16 at home to Pau.

Sun, 12 Dec, 2004

Injury-ravaged Exiles seek revenge on Pau

London Irish will hope they can overcome their injury problems when they face Pau in the European Challenge Cup second round at the Madejski Stadium on Sunday.

Thu, 09 Dec, 2004

Exiles bid to bounce back against Wasps

London Irish have made three changes for Sunday's away clash with London Wasps, following last weekend's defeat to Leicester Tigers.

Tue, 23 Nov, 2004

Exiles return to Premiership action

London Irish have made three changes for Saturday's Zurich Premiership clash with Worcester Warriors at the Madejski stadium.

Thu, 04 Nov, 2004

Exiles ring the changes

London Irish have made five changes to the starting line-up of the team that played in Auch last weekend for Sunday's return leg at the Madejski Stadium.

Thu, 28 Oct, 2004

Exiles make three changes for Challenge Cup opener

London Irish have made three changes for their opening European Challenge Cup clash with FC Auch on Saturday evening.

Thu, 21 Oct, 2004

London Irish make two changes

London Irish have made two changes for Sunday's home tie with Leicester Tigers.

Fri, 17 Sep, 2004

Exiles unchanged

London Irish have made no changes to the team that played against NEC Harlequins for this weekend's game against Gloucester.

Thu, 09 Sep, 2004

Exiles fightback overcomes Connacht

Connacht 16 London Irish 24

Fri, 20 Aug, 2004

No luck for the Irish against Saracens

London Irish 14 Saracens 20

Sat, 08 May, 2004

Exiles name team for Saracens game

The London Irish team to take on Saracens on Saturday in the club’s final Zurich Premiership game of the season at home has been named.

Wed, 05 May, 2004

Wasps stung by Dowd blow

Wasps’ hopes of retaining their Zurich Premiership title have been hit by a serious injury to their ex-New Zealand prop Craig Dowd.

Mon, 03 May, 2004

Injury time penalty gives Exiles win

Newcastle Falcons 15 London Irish 16

Sun, 02 May, 2004

Exiles make two changes

London Irish have made two changes for Sunday’s trip to play Newcastle Falcons.

Wed, 28 Apr, 2004

Drop goal denies Exiles a win

London Irish 20 Bath 21

Sun, 21 Mar, 2004

Newcastle knock Exiles out of Cup

Newcastle Falcons 24 London Irish 12

Sat, 28 Feb, 2004

Tigers back on the prowl - Irish coach

Leicester have been tipped to become a major force in the Zurich Premiership again after beating London Irish for their first win since parting company with coach Dean Richards.

Sun, 22 Feb, 2004