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Wasps to be relegated after entering administration

London (AFP) - English rugby giants Wasps are to be relegated from the Premiership after entering administration, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) confirmed on Friday.

AFP

Wasps suspended from Premiership and will be relegated, RFU confirms

Wasps are set for the Championship in 2023 but are £100m in debt and the RFU said: ‘The condition of any deal includes paying all creditors’

The Guardian - UK

Wasps to be relegated from the Premiership after RFU confirms club’s suspension

The Coventry-based club are the second team to be relegated from the top tier this season.

The Independent UK

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Today's rugby news as Priestland backed for Wales fly-half jersey and Welsh star 'world-class' right now

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Wales Online

English RFU announce Friday night Test match at Twickenham amid Six Nations hypocrisy

Having refused to host a Six Nations Friday night match, the RFU will now welcome the All Blacks and Springboks to English rugby HQ next year

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Warren Gatland 'heartbroken' and Anscombe suffering after 'cheap shot'

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Wales Online

History will keep repeating unless changes are made in domestic rugby

The fate of Worcester and Wasps mirrors that of Richmond and London Scottish in 1999 and shows that the current structure of the professional game in England is unsustainable

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Saracens lacking safety certificate to admit 10,000 or more fans to stadium

Saracens are not able to safely admit 10,000 or more supporters to their stadium because they do not have the necessary certificate, raising questions over the stringent criteria that govern promotion to the Premiership

The Guardian - UK

Exeter chief Rob Baxter defends RFU over Wasps and Worcester treatment

Exeter were due to host Wasps last weekend before the visitors pulled out of the Gallagher Premiership fixture.

The Independent UK

RFU promise to give Wasps ‘best chance of long-term survival’

The Coventry-based club are facing relegation from the Gallagher Premiership after their entire playing and coaching staff were made redundant.

The Independent UK

How can we fix this? Jamie George upset by ‘darkest week in English club rugby’

Wasps followed Worcester into administration on Monday when all 167 players and staff at the club were made redundant.

The Independent UK

What next for Wasps? Even with a miracle, they may live on in name only

As the dust started to settle on another Premiership club going into administration and 167 people walked out of the door at Wasps, the big question was: what is next for the two-time European champions?

Evening Standard

Lawrence Dallaglio calls for urgent action to save English rugby after Wasps follow Worcester into administration

Former England and Wasps captain Lawrence Dallaglio has warned English rugby faces further drastic upheaval unless the RFU and Premiership Rugby come together to resolve the game’s financial plight.

Evening Standard

Jack Willis offers RFU chance to test whether central contracts can work

After being made redundant by Wasps, the England flanker could be a catalyst for RFU to take back control of players

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The Independent UK

Rugby authorities to face parliamentary committee over sport’s financial crisis

Wasps and Worcester have both been placed in administration

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Brian O'Driscoll so impressed by Wales star and Wasps players all lose jobs immediately

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Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Wales star 'wreaks havoc' in perfect display and English club rubbish Wasps merger

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Daily Mirror

RFU consider 'nuclear' option of bringing central contracts to negotiating table

“There are certain phrases which are like nuclear buttons and the phrase ‘central contracts’ tends to have that nuclear effect. But those around the table weren’t part of the old days when there was animosity between club and country. This is a fresh set of eyes that are looking at…

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The Independent UK

RFU chief thinks central contracts could be on table in face of financial crisis

The plight of Worcester and Wasps has seen the spotlight fall on the future of English club rugby.

AFP

RFU chief backs smaller Premiership to tackle financial crisis

London (AFP) - Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney has thrown the organisation's support behind a 10-team Premiership to help solve the financial crisis in the English top flight.

The Independent UK

RFU chief Bill Sweeney backs reduced Premiership to help solve financial crisis

The financial plight of Worcester and Wasps has seen the spotlight fall on the future of English club rugby

The Independent UK

‘Who else might that happen to?’: Ugo Monye fears for other clubs with Wasps set to enter administration

Wasps are set to enter administration a week after Worcester Warriors were wound up

Daily Mirror

Leicester take £700,000 hit after being dragged into English club rugby crisis

Premiership champions left without a home game for SEVEN weeks after Wasps follow Worcester into administration

Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones: France 2023 will NOT be my last Rugby World Cup

Jones’ declaration comes as England brace themselves for the loss of defence coach Anthony Seibold, who has been lined up to become new head coach of NRL side Manly Sea Eagles

The Guardian - UK

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

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