photo credit: Chud Photography / Nottingham Rugby

O’Leary and Nottingham give Irish a scare

London Irish came away from Lady Bay with a win on Friday but it wasn’t easy. Nottingham pushed the league leaders right to the death, ultimately falling short by 35-29 to earn two losing bonus points. Canadian international Shane O’Leary played a starring role for the home side, creating a try for David Williams with a cross-kick and kicking four successful shots at goal.

The nine-point personal tally gives O’Leary 132 through a dozen league games. He leads the RFU Championship in scoring by a considerable distance with second-place Peter Lydon of Ealing nearly 40 points behind on 94. Former England international Stephen Myler has 93 for Irish in 10 games.

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