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The Latest Breaking News from London Irish

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 file for administration after suspension from all club competitions

The RFU confirmed that neither Irish’s owner nor the American consortium planning to buy the club were able to prove they had finances to compete.

The Independent UK

London Irish file for administration as “unsustainable business models” blamed

London Irish became the third Premiership club this season to fold, following Worcester and Wasps

Daily Mirror

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Today's rugby news as former England star claims Alun Wyn Jones wasn't happy ahead of shock Wales retirement

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Wales Online

Dell keen to make up for lost time after extending Glasgow Warriors contract

Allan Dell is determined to make up for lost time at Glasgow Warriors after putting pen to paper on a 12-month contract extension.

The National (Scotland)

Taking a look at the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership

Wasps and Worcester have already gone into administration.

The Independent UK

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

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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.

The Independent UK

London Irish suspended as takeover deal collapses

Neither owner Mick Crossan nor the American consortium planning to buy the club were able to fund Irish for the 2023-24 season.

The Independent UK

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 suspended from Gallagher Premiership after takeover fails

The club will not take part in any English league next season after following Wasps and Worcester Warriors in being suspended from the Premiership in a dark year for the top flight

The Independent 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

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Wales Online

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

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The Guardian - UK

London Irish expected to be suspended from Premiership on Tuesday

The final curtain is set to fall on London Irish on Tuesday as the Gallagher Premiership awaits the latest sad development in a grim domestic season

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

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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

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Wales international announces it's over and club face winding up order

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The Independent UK

London Irish face winding-up petition over unpaid tax bill

The club are already facing the threat of suspension from the Gallagher Premiership.

Evening Standard

London Irish hit with three winding-up petitions as financial woes worsen

Premiership club London Irish have been hit with three winding-up petitions from the Government's tax authority HMRC, furthering the likelihood of their financial demise before the RFU's June 6 deadline.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as WRU investigation update issued and UK Government steps in to stabilise sport

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Bristol Post

Government appoint advisors to aid crisis-struck professional rugby find a new financial model

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has stepped in with London Irish at risk of joining Worcester Warriors and Wasps in going under

The Independent UK

Government appoints independent advisers to aid rugby union rescue effort

The Government appointments follow the difficulties faced by London Irish, Worcester and Wasps.

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