Barry Everitt revealed his delight at breaking London Irish's points-scoring record.
London Irish goal-kicking machine Barry Everitt has revealed his delight at breaking the club record for points scored by a player.
Everitt moved past the previous record of 1,497 during the Exiles' narrow 24-22 win against Bristol, and the fly half was overjoyed to have written his name into the Exiles' history books.
"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," said Everitt.
"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 talented stand-off adds the new achievement to his Premiership record of scoring the most points in one season - 340.
Irish director of rugby Brian Smith has overseen Everitt's progression, and he was full of praise for his 'Mr Reliable.'
"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".
