Homegrown Exiles continue journey with the club

Two young London Irish players have re-signed with the Exiles.

Jack Cooke has signed his first professional contract to move from the senior Academy into the first team squad for the 2019/20 season.

The back row forward has made 13 appearances for Irish and will join fellow Academy graduates, Rory Brand, Jacob Atkins, Ben Loader, Matt Williams, Tom Parton and Isaac Curtis-Harris as first team squad members next season.

Phil Cokanasiga has signed with the club’s senior Academy squad for next season. The centre has represented England U18s this season and has been a key member of the London Irish U18s team.

Phil joins Finlay Rossiter, Chunya Munga, Josh Smart, Jack Belcher and Luke Green in joining the senior Academy.