Coach Marcus Freeman updates Notre Dame’s blueprint for success Last season, for the first time since 2016, the Fighting Irish failed to win at least 10 games. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 16, 2023
Bet on it: Scandals move college football lines A review of choice college football selections and big movers on the eve of the season must start with Iowa State and Northwestern. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 12, 2023
‘Mature’ Tom Pearson can shine on England debut, says Kevin Sinfield Kevin Sinfield has hailed Tom Pearson’s tunnel vision in setting aside his London Irish turbulence to earn an England debut. Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2023
Johnny Lujack, Notre Dame Heisman winner and Bears quarterback, dies at 98 Lujack is considered one of the greatest Notre Dame players of all time, having won the Heisman in 1947 and leading the Irish to national titles in 1943, 1946 and 1947. He was a first-round draft pick of the Bears, where he played four seasons. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 25, 2023
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 · Jun 30, 2023
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 · Jun 16, 2023
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 · Jun 15, 2023
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 · Jun 15, 2023
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 · Jun 9, 2023
Notre Dame AD Jack Swarbrick will step down next year NBC Sports chairman Pete Bevacqua will succeed Swarbrick. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 8, 2023
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. Sports Illustrated · Jun 8, 2023
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 · Jun 8, 2023
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 · Jun 7, 2023
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 · Jun 7, 2023
Evening Standard · Jun 7, 2023 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.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023 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
Daily Mirror · Jun 6, 2023 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”
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 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.
Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2023 London Irish: Club expelled from Premiership after failing to meet deadline More than 100 players and staff will lose jobs
The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023 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 · Jun 6, 2023 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 · Jun 6, 2023 Today's rugby news as Jones backtracks on quitting and English rugby braced for crushing blow The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023 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 · Jun 5, 2023 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 · Jun 5, 2023 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