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The Latest Breaking News from Premiership Rugby

‘No quick fixes’ for rugby club crisis, insists Premiership chief Massie-Taylor

English domestic rugby’s flagship competition is in meltdown.

The Independent UK

Premiership rugby bosses abandon plans to expand after Wasps and Worcester woes

The Premiership was due to increase to 14 teams but after Worcester went under and Wasps look set to go the same way, those plans have been abandoned

Daily Mirror

Gloucester Rugby appoints new director to continue club's growth

The Premiership Rugby side has hired Huw Warren, who previously held senior commercial roles at Glamorgan County Cricket Club, Bath Rugby and Ospreys

Birmingham Post

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Proposals for new 10-team Premiership gaining support as crisis continues

Premiership Rugby Limited and the Rugby Football Union have said they are examining the ‘structure of the league’ in order to ensure the sport’s future

The Guardian - UK

Rugby chiefs look for ‘more sustainable path’ in wake of Wasps and Worcester crises

The Gallagher Premiership is in meltdown after the two clubs were suspended amid financial difficulties

The Independent UK

Inside rugby Premiership's financial crisis as Wasps and Worcester teeter on brink

Wasps and Worcester Warriors have both been suspended by Premiership Rugby, with Wasps expected to follow Worcester and be relegated once they enter administration

Daily Mirror

Bristol Bears boss calls for Premiership Rugby to appoint a commissioner to sort out the chaos

Wasps and Worcester Warriors have both been suspended from the Premiership leaving hard questions over points allocations and vacant fixtures to be made

Bristol Post

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Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley 'in £50m talks' to take over Premiership Rugby club Wasps

Mike Ashley sold Newcastle last year to a Saudi-led consortium and is now looking to save the struggling Premiership Rugby club

Chronicle Live

Ex-Newcastle owner Mike Ashley eyeing £50m takeover of struggling Premiership Rugby club

The former Newcastle owner could have his eyes set on taking over Wasps with the Premiership Rugby club continuing to face an uncertain future over its finances

Daily Mirror

Worcester’s Premiership future hanging by a thread after High Court ruling

The club face automatic relegation to the Championship due to being placed in compulsory liquidation

The Independent UK

Worcester’s Premiership future hanging by a thread as WRFC Players Ltd wound up

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is pursuing the Warriors, who are suspended from all competitions, for unpaid tax in the region of £6million.

The Independent UK

Newcastle Falcons v Bristol Bears TV guide, team news and odds ahead of Gallagher Premiership clash

Bristol Bears travel to Kingston Park on Friday night to face Newcastle Falcons in Round Four of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership

Bristol Post

Worcester resigned to suspension as staff told to collect personal belongings

Worcester Warriors are set to be suspended and have told their staff to collect their personal belongings from Sixways amid their ongoing financial problems

Daily Mirror

Premiership Rugby calls for clubs to open books with Worcester set for suspension

The chief executive of PRL, Simon Massie-Taylor, said: ‘We need better visibility of finances,’ as he also looks to a ‘foundation’ for more investment

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Premiership Rugby CEO demands ‘better visibility’ of club finances amid Wasps and Worcester struggles

The English domestic game has been hit by financial issues at both clubs and Simon Massie-Taylor says there’s “no quick fix”

The Independent UK

Worcester will take on Newcastle but Government could put club in administration

Warriors face a Monday deadline to show that meaningful progress has been made.

The Independent UK

Club rugby investment labelled ‘a black hole’ amid Worcester and Wasps crisis

The sport is reeling as Premiership clubs Wasps and Worcester both fight for survival

The Guardian - UK

Harlequins baffled after Marcus Smith is forced to miss Saracens match

Harlequins have had a request to play the England fly-half rejected while Saracens have been cleared to pick five England internationals

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The Independent UK

Weekend tributes to Queen Elizabeth II planned for sporting events across the nation

Players will wear black armbands during the deciding Test between England and South Africa at the Kia Oval.

Wales Online

What rugby is on TV today, what time does it kick-off and how you can watch

The weekend sporting programme has been cancelled in many areas, but there is still some decent rugby on show

Wales Online

Tributes planned at weekend sporting events as football halts to remember Queen

Most events to see players and coaches wearing black armbands with a minute's silence followed by the national anthem

Daily Mirror

Sport this weekend: What's on and what's off from Premier League to England vs SA Test

The FA have postponed all football matches across the country after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, but other sports - including golf and cricket - will take place this weekend

Bristol Post

Rescheduled Bristol Bears v Bath Rugby derby set for TV blackout

Bristol Bears' Round One fixture of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership against Bath Rugby has been rescheduled to Saturday at 5.30pm

Wales Online

English rugby takes different view to football on cancellations after Queen's death

The English Gallagher Premiership games will happen this weekend

Evening Standard

Premiership Rugby postpone Friday season openers following death of Queen but weekend matches go ahead

Premiership Rugby have postponed two matches on Friday evening due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II – but scheduled games on Saturday and Sunday will go ahead.

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