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The Latest Breaking News from Irish

Scarlets announce signing of young Wales international after English club's implosion

The 22-year-old second-row had previously come through the academy system at the Dragons

Wales Online

Tom Pearson exclusive interview: ‘It’s tragic we’ll never know how good London Irish could have been’

Exclusive interview with Standard Sport

Evening Standard

Northampton Saints snap up Tom Pearson after London Irish demise

Tom Pearson has secured his future just a week after London Irish went bust by signing for Northampton Saints.

Evening Standard

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Former London Irish back-row forward Tom Pearson joins Northampton

Pearson was left without a club when Irish went into administration last week.

The Independent UK

London Irish training ground could be sold to pay creditors after administration

Exiles owner Mick Crossan wants to protect the Hazelwood facility but it is now officially part of the club’s administration process

Evening Standard

Notre Dame AD Jack Swarbrick will step down next year

NBC Sports chairman Pete Bevacqua will succeed Swarbrick.

Chicago Sun-Times

Jack Swarbrick to Step Down as Notre Dame AD in 2024

Jack Swarbrick will step down as Notre Dame’s athletic director in 2024. His successor will be NBC Sports Group chair and Irish alum Pete Bevacqua.

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Topsy Ojo interview: ‘Rugby is in a mess - London Irish demise further risks young talent being lost’

Ojo spent his whole senior career at London Irish and hopes the club can day return in some form

Evening Standard

Conor O’Shea: A dark day for London Irish family, but there is hope for the future

RFU’s executive director of performance rugby explains, in his own words, what the Exiles’ administration means to him and sets out his hopes for the future

Evening Standard

London Irish file for administration as owner Mick Crossan calls for rugby to be ‘radically transformed’

London Irish have filed for administration, owner Mick Crossan has confirmed in an email to Exiles staff.

Evening Standard

London Irish: Owner Mick Crossan under spotlight as angry players and staff seek answers on failed takeover

Angry London Irish players and staff will continue to demand answers on how they find themselves unemployed, after the club was ejected from the Gallagher Premiership.

Evening Standard

London Irish’s demise should terrify those in rugby’s corridors of power

The reasons behind Irish’s downfall are different to that of Worcester and Wasps but no less chilling for the sport

The Guardian - UK

London Irish become THIRD Premiership club to fail in rugby's darkest season

“To thrive, rugby clubs need to have a wide-ranging offering and varied revenue streams. All three clubs that have failed this season have had fragile business models for many years”

Daily Mirror

London Irish’s highs and lows as the club face suspension

Burdened by debts of around £30m, Irish failed to meet an extended deadline for either a proposed takeover or to prove funding for the season.

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Evening Standard

London Irish: Club expelled from Premiership after failing to meet deadline

More than 100 players and staff will lose jobs

The Guardian - UK

London Irish ejected from Premiership after US takeover falls through

The RFU issued a warning over ‘failing business models’ after London Irish became the third side this season to be expelled from the Premiership

Evening Standard

London Irish face Premiership expulsion today amid expected takeover failure

Troubled Exiles face falling into administration on another dark day for English rugby

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Jones backtracks on quitting and English rugby braced for crushing blow

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The Independent UK

London Irish face suspension from Premiership as deadline looms

Irish have until 4pm on Tuesday to complete a proposed takeover by an American consortium or for owner Mick Crossan to commit for the 2023-24 season.

Evening Standard

London Irish facing oblivion this week without major late cash injection

Exiles on course to follow Wasps and Worcester as the third Premiership club to fold as problems mount

Bristol Post

Bristol Bears linked with move for London Irish powerhouse

The clock is ticking on London Irish to prove their financial position to be able to play in the Premiership next season

Daily Mirror

London Irish given final deadline to complete takeover to save club from extinction

The RFU has agreed to give the cash-strapped club another week to complete a takeover to avoid suspension from the Premiership

Evening Standard

RFU give London Irish an extension to secure their financial future

The club now have a further six days to complete the long-mooted takeover or prove full funding for next season

The Guardian - UK

London Irish granted extension for takeover but survival hopes still slim

London Irish have been granted a final stay of execution by the Rugby Football Union but the Exiles’ chances of long-term survival are considered slim

Evening Standard

London Irish: Owner Mike Crossan told to pay wages in full today or lose Gallagher Premiership spot

Deadline set by RFU as Exiles risk becoming latest club to lose top-tier status

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