Tag Archives: London Irish

Old schoolmates Daly and Yarde get England rugby call-ups

Posted on August 1, 2013 by insidecroydon

Marland Yarde and Elliot Daly, who played together in the winning side in the national schools’ cup final at Twickenham when at Whitgift School, today received call-ups to the England rugby squad for the 2013-2014 season. Yarde, the London Irish … Continue reading →

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64% of Palace fans would welcome rugby at Selhurst Park

Posted on June 2, 2012 by insidecroydon

Inside Croydon‘s exclusive yesterday that Crystal Palace owner Steve Parish has offered to discuss ground-sharing with London Welsh rugby club has sparked much debate across sports online bulletin boards and forums. A poll of fans has so far found approval … Continue reading →

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Croydon Council snubs the Irish as it cancels St Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 1, 2012 by insidecroydon

ANDREW PELLING reports on the latest cut-back in Croydon St Patrick’s Day has been cancelled by Croydon Council. The council chose another day of Celtic celebration, St David’s Day, to announce it was to put a stop to any Irish … Continue reading →

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Whitgift pair lined up to play for England in World Cup final

Posted on June 23, 2011 by insidecroydon

Two former pupils from Whitgift School in South Croydon could be playing in a World Cup final on Sunday, after the England under-20s side beat France 33-20 in the semi-final of the Junior World Championships being staged in Italy. England, … Continue reading →

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