Date: Mon 30 Jul 2012

London Irish can confirm that Richard Thorpe has left the Club after 10 years at Sunbury.

The versatile back rower joined the Exiles Academy in 2002 and went on to make 127 appearances, scoring 16 tries.

Richard Thorpe said: "I would like to thank all players and staff that I have been involved with over my time at London Irish and also the tremendous supporter base. I will look back at my time at Irish with fond memories. I am now looking forward to a new challenge."

London Irish would like to thank Richard for his outstanding efforts over the last 10 years and wish him all the very best for the future.