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London Irish sign prop Parker and give recent trial winger a deal

By Sam Smith

06 Oct 2021

(Photo by Henry Browne/Getty Images)

London Irish have bolstered their squad heading into round four of the Gallagher Premiership by confirming the double signing of winger Cillian Redmond and tighthead Ciaran Parker. The Exiles have had a disappointing start to the season results-wise, losing to Worcester and Northampton either side of a draw with Sale and they next host leaders Leicester in Brentford.

A statement from Irish on their latest squad additions read: “Irishman Redmond joins after a successful trial period with the club. Having featured in the second half of our pre-season friendly against Connacht last month, the winger has now put pen to paper on a contract with the Exiles.

“Prop Parker, meanwhile, will add to Declan Kidney’s tighthead options at Irish. The 25-year-old, formerly of Sale Sharks and Munster amongst others, joins from Jersey Reds, having spent time on loan with Leinster last season.”

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London Irish boss Kidney added: “We are pleased to welcome both of the guys to the squad. Cillian has impressed us during his time with us and will strengthen our options on the wing.

“Ciaran provides us with extra options at tighthead in the wake of Lovejoy (Chawatama) picking up an injury in pre-season.”

"He is a funny little man…"
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Tom 39 minutes ago

'Whisper it, but the Wallabies could out-scrum the British and Irish Lions this summer'

Blasphemy! Burn the heretic!

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MP 1 hour ago

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MP 1 hour ago

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The English are arrogant According to the French? I’ve heard it all now.

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Carlos 2 hours ago

'Whisper it, but the Wallabies could out-scrum the British and Irish Lions this summer'

It’s so nice to read a reasonable Irishman. My dislike of certain Irish was started by Ron in 2007. He has only gotten worse.

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Carlos 2 hours ago

'Whisper it, but the Wallabies could out-scrum the British and Irish Lions this summer'

That’s the way we learned to scrum.

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Wolf1 2 hours ago

'Whisper it, but the Wallabies could out-scrum the British and Irish Lions this summer'

Great article and thank you for focusing on the scrum.

In our house, the scrum is one of the most looked forward to things in a match.

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PR 3 hours ago

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I don’t think I have.

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johnz 3 hours ago

Former All Blacks weigh in on the No.9 position for AB's

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fl 3 hours ago

Marcus Smith backed to beat rivals to Lions Test jersey

yeah - often there is only time to watch the highlights, but I try not to form judgements based on that

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