Rugby: Exiles plan for total domination

London Irish, rescued from the brink of extinction by 700 shareholders just five years ago, believe their commercial activities could make them the Manchester United of Rugby.

Fri, 17 Aug, 2001 - 15:35

London Irish, rescued from the brink of extinction by 700 shareholders just five years ago, believe their commercial activities could make them the Manchester United of Rugby.

Under new player-coach Brendan Venter, the South African international centre who was with them as a player from 1997-99, they are aiming high on and off the field.

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