Late last year we were contacted by Arnaud Hug, a student at the Université de Lille. For his dissertation he had chosen to work on London Irish (both professional and amateur teams) and the presence of Irishness in the club, focusing on the post-1995 period, and asked for our help with some information.
Arnaud has now successfully submitted his dissertation, and has given us permission to publish it here for the benefit of our members. We hope you find it interesting.
London Irish Rugby Football Club and the challenge of Irishness in the context of professional rugby union (1995-2023).
Thesis presented for the validation of the First Year of Master
Mention Languages and Society, English Studies.
Speciality/course: Irish civilisation
By Arnaud Hug, University of Lille, 23rd June 2023
London Irish Supporters Club 