A record 1,500 points for Everitt
Barry Everitt (29) has become the first player in the professional era to score more than 1,500 points for London Irish.
Going into last Saturday's game with Bristol Rugby on 1,497 points, the three points from the penalty Barry kicked in the fourth minute brought him to the club record 1,500 points mark in all competitions! It is worth noting that 50 points have come from tries!
Barry's consistency with his boot has ensured that season in, season out he always has a success rate above 80 per cent. He still holds the record for the most points scored in the Premiership in a season – 340 in 2001-02.
Commenting on Barry's record London Irish's Director of Rugby, Brian Smith said: "It's a remarkable achievement but not surprising as Barry is a rare talent. He has been one of the most consistent kickers in Europe for a long time now. His accuracy with drop goals and place kicks is second to none, in fact a couple of years back he enjoyed a goal kicking strike rate of almost 90 per cent. Not only is he a fine kicker, he can also run a game very well. We are lucky to have him at the club".
Barry said "Little did I realise when I started playing for London Irish under Dick Best on a cold, wet evening at Sunbury in autumn 2000 that I would be kicking my 1,500th point for the club six seasons later in the wonderful surroundings of Madejski Stadium. I have been very fortunate to play for a great club with special coaches and players that have helped me enormously to reach this record."
The Ireland A player joined London Irish in July 2000 and has played 132 games for the club in all competitions.
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