| Full name | London Irish Amateur Rugby Football Club |
|---|---|
| Union | RFU |
| Nickname(s) | Irish, The Wild Geese |
| Founded | September 1999 |
| Location | Sunbury-on-Thames, England |
| Ground(s) | The Avenue |
| Chairman | David Fitzgerald |
| President | John Walsh |
| Coach(es) | Bevan Lynch |
| Captain(s) | Lawrence Price |
| League(s) | National League 3 South West |
| Official website | |
| www.london-irish-amateur.co.uk | |
London Irish also host London Irish Amateur RFC (a separate legal entity) for non-professionals to allow them to improve in Rugby. The team play at the location of London Irish's training ground and offices, The Avenue in Sunbury. Some players such as Justin Bishop and Kieran Campbell have come through the ranks to play for London Irish.
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