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
'Jonny Wilkinson thought I kicked with his tee to embarrass him - I ended up buying one' Delon Armitage made the inspired decision to move to Toulon, where he would win three European Cups, two of them alongside England legend Jonny Wilkinson, who had huge faith in the fullback Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023
Today's rugby news as ex-Wales boss worried, France appoint new coach and more WRU contracts in pipeline The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond Wales Online · Jun 16, 2023
Rugby transfer rumours and news: Bristol Bears linked with London Irish winger, Henry Arundell latest All the latest rugby transfer rumours and gossip, confirmed moves, retirements, contract renewals and the last breaking news from around the Gallagher Premiership Bristol Post · Jun 15, 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
Premiership Rugby launches Sporting Commission after season of turmoil The new group will have decision-making powers on sporting and regulatory issues after the collapse of Wasps, Worcester and London Irish. The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023
Premiership Rugby launches powerful new Sporting Commission The new group will have decision-making powers on sporting and regulatory issues after the collapse of Wasps, Worcester and London Irish. The Independent UK · 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
Tonight's rugby news as Gatland backed to defy doubters amid turmoil and Wales lock lands coaching role The latest rugby news stories from wales and beyond heading into the weekend Wales Online · Jun 9, 2023
‘It is very important’ - Pat Lam outlines why Bristol Bears playing in the Champions Cup is key Bristol Bears will replace London Irish in the Champions Cup following the Exiles' suspension Bristol Post · Jun 9, 2023
EPCR confirm Bristol Bears' Heineken Champions Cup fate after London Irish suspension The Gallagher Premiership will keep their eight spots in the 2023/24 tournament Bristol Post · Jun 9, 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
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
Tonight's rugby headlines as 'game-changer' Wales wing signs and Six Nations star banned from World Cup selection The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond today Wales Online · Jun 7, 2023
Evening Standard · Jun 7, 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.
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023 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.
Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023 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
Wales Online · Jun 7, 2023 Today's rugby news as former England star claims Alun Wyn Jones wasn't happy ahead of shock Wales retirement The rugby news stories from Wales and beyond
The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023 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 Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 Taking a look at the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership Wasps and Worcester have already gone into administration.
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.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023 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.