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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

Today's rugby news as Cardiff delay pre-season training amid Dai Young absence and fresh talks begin over crisis club

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond today

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby headlines as 'game-changer' Wales wing signs and Six Nations star banned from World Cup selection

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Wales Online

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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

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: 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.

Evening Standard

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

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: 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

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Wales warned of World Cup shock and player stabbed by fan on pitch

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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.

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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

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

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.

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.

The Guardian - UK

London Irish crisis deepens after HMRC issues winding-up petition against club

London Irish have been pushed closer to the brink after being hit with a winding-up petition by HMRC

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