Premiership goes global

 

 

London Irish VS Saracens



 

On the 12th March 2016 the first premiership game will be held over seas in the spectacular Red Bull Arena.

 

London Irish are set to play this exciting match against the Saracens in New York early next year.

 

This is a huge opportunity for not only the club but for premiership rugby as a whole. The sport is widely growing and becoming a popular team sport overseas. Having one of the biggest sporting cities playing host to this fixture, opens huge doors for the clubs and its fans. With a build up around St Patricks day London Irish will undoubtedly be looking to scout out a wider global fan base.

 

"This is an enormous opportunity for our club to gain exposure in one of the biggest sporting cities in the world," Exiles chief executive Bob Casey said.

 

Established in 1898, London Irish became a professional rugby club in 1996. There have been many developments over the years, including a move out to Madejski Stadium where London Irish now play all their home matches, and a move from the former spiritual home at The Avenue to the elite Hazelwood training facility which they now call home.

 

London Irish are one of only three sides to have beaten Saracens at Allianz Park in Premiership Rugby, the others are Northampton Saints (twice) and Exeter Chiefs.

 

Watch the video below for match highlights from past games between the two sides.