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The Latest Breaking News from Irish

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

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

More than 100 players and staff will lose jobs

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

London Irish face Premiership expulsion today amid expected takeover failure

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

Evening Standard

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

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Wales Online

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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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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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Tonight's rugby news as Wales international moves to England and Tipuric announcement a 'massive shock'

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond today

The Independent UK

London Irish set to be given temporary reprieve from being kicked out of Premiership

The RFU had set a May 30 deadline for a takeover to be completed but that has been extended to try and avoid a third club going out of business this year

The Guardian - UK

London Irish offered takeover deadline extension if RFU conditions are met

Governing body will offer an extra week from Tuesday 5pm deadline – if current owner covers wages and key documents are lodged by US consortium

Evening Standard

London Irish braced for mass exodus as rivals line up to raid club

London Irish are on the brink of suspension from the Gallagher Premiership, with rival clubs already lining up deals for Exiles players and staff.

The Guardian - UK

London Irish set to become third club ejected from Premiership

London Irish are set to become the third club ejected from the Premiership this season should they miss a deadline on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

Saracens’ sunkissed win over Sale tempered by crisis at London Irish

The Premiership’s on-field product is good and England’s players shone with the World Cup looming, but rugby union still faces serious issues

Daily Mirror

London Irish owner snubs crisis meeting with Premiership suspension now IMMINENT

London Irish's owner was absent from a crisis meeting on Friday, with the club's future looking increasingly uncertain ahead of a Tuesday deadline for new investment.

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