London Irish - Gloucester (GP)

The Craic

BAND - Shebeen

PLAYER INTERVIEW

HI-LO CHALLENGE

Pre-match: 1.30-2.30pm

Post-match: 5-7pm

Faan Rautenbach

Prop

Shebeen has performed all over the UK, including the Channel Islands, played for the Irish Ambassador to the UK and supported bands such as The Merseybeats, Herman's Hermits, The Bay City Rollers and The Wurzels.

The current line-up has remained unchanged for the last 4 years and is currently planning the recording of a third CD to reflect the sound and repertoire that has evolved since the departure of talented fiddle player, Alan Munro, in 2003.

Prop, Faan Rautenbach joined Caimh in the Craic this week.

Despite having some very insightful thoughts in a range of subjects, the big question of the day involved Faan beard or lack there of!

This week, Foneshop.com Hi-Lo Competition was won by Helen McCauliffe (aided by Bryan Rennie). Helen won a brand new Motorola mobile phone.

On the Pitch

PRE-MATCH	HALF-TIME
Mascot: William Gibson-Hunt Guard ofHonour: Circencester RFC U12, U15 and U18 girls' squads.	GUINNESS ULTIMATE SEAT: This week's Ultimate Seat Winner was a Gloucester fan in the South Stand.

	EZYLET EZYWIN:Ed Wright won a day's rally driving!

In the Programme

MAIN PLAYER FEATURE

A MINUTE WITH... DECLAN DANAHER

Richard Thorpe Profile

Richard Thorpe: Getting the love back! - Five games into the season and already one young man has made an impact. His muscular physique, aggression in broken field play, the rugged good looks - and the blonde hair, have caught the eye. For those that don't follow the Guinness A League, his recent run of appearance in the first team will have come as a surprise. However, as Richard Thorpe tells Paddy Lennon in his first major interview, his arrival as a regular member of Lond Irish's senior back row squad, has taken time and much hard work...

Warren answers lots of insightful questions including who his sporting heroes are and what three things he would take to a desert island.

COMMUNITY

Check out the Community Section to find out details about the London Irish Matchday Festivals, following the success of last year's festivals!

At the Stadium

KIDZONE

TRAVEL / PARKING

CHARITY COLLECTION

Cawdor Events ran the Funzone outside the South Stand from 1-3pm. Free entry for all children.

If you are coming to one of our matches, keep an eye out for the Funzone!

Madejski Stadium Parking - £7

Park and Ride buses run between the Madejski Stadium and Reading Central Train Station (£2.60 return)

This week's collection is in aid of the NSPCC. The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is the UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children.

"The cost of running services we provide in Berkshire for just one year exceed £1 million and, as we rely on voluntary contributions for 85% of our income, we need your help to raise that money."