LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: A general view of the RFU logo outside Twickenham Stadium on July 6, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

STATEMENT: RFU to Support London Irish Academy and Age Group Teams

The RFU have released a statement regarding the future of London Irish’s next generation. There could well be hope for the talented young Exiles, as the RFU confirmed their intentions to work with London Irish’s Academy and age group teams.

RFU Statement on London Irish Developing Player Pathway and Academy⬇️ pic.twitter.com/SAlN0ALxUO
— Rugby Football Union (@RFU) June 9, 2023

The statement was posted to the official RFU Twitter page, and has been met with a majorly positive reception on social media. The London Irish Academy are amongst the best of the developing English game, as the Exiles recently won the Premiership Rugby U18 league, after a 27-19 victory over Northampton Saints.

The news comes after the RFU suspended London Irish from English rugby, after failing to provide financial assurances on the club’s future. The RFU announced how they “can confirm it intends to take on the running of the London Irish DPP (Developing Player Programme) and Academy for the U18, U17, U16 & DPP age groups.”

League winners ✅
England internationals ✅

Alongside teammate Rory Taylor, Ralph McEachran and Kepu Tuipulotu earned their first U18 caps this weekend in a tight 29-24 loss to France at @esherrugby.

Academy Manager @POG_9 grabbed a snap with the boys after. Love to see it! pic.twitter.com/D8cO5UfK2e
— London Irish (@londonirish) March 22, 2023

London Irish’s esteemed academy side has also produced an assortment of international caps. Chandler Cunningham-South has recently been selected for the England U20s squad, for the ongoing 2023 U20s World Championships, and the likes of Kepu Tuipulotu and Ralph McEachran in the England U18s side.