The Cunningham Duncombe Series is a series of
pre-season friendlies
An exhibition game (also known as a friendly, a scrimmage, a demonstration, a preseason game, a warmup match, or a preparation match, depending at least in part on the sport) is a sporting event whose prize money and impact on the player's or ...
between two English
Rugby Union clubs;
London Irish and
Harlequins. The series is named in memory of two late former players,
Jarrod Cunningham of London Irish and
Nick Duncombe of Harlequins. The series was conceived in 2015 and kicked off with two matches played at
Twickenham Stoop in back-to-back weeks. Although both matches were played at the Stoop. The teams took it in turns to act as the home side.
It was confirmed on 4 July, 2016 that the series would continue in 2016. Staged as a single home match for Harlequins at the Stoop.
The 2017 event would be London Irish's turn to host and would be held at their
Hazelwood training ground.
Rugby union competitions in England
London Irish
Harlequin F.C.
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