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‘Every single blow was one more nail in his coffin’: the life and death of Stormin’ Norman Hadley

Those who knew and loved former Wasps and Canada rugby player have had to find their own answers about his death

The Guardian - UK

Today's rugby news as Wales players have days to convince Gatland and Cardiff-Ospreys talks emerge

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Rugby transfer rumours and news: Bristol Bears and Exeter Chiefs miss out on London Irish targets

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

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Professional men's rugby has major financial issues which need to be tackled

The rugby club London Irish was founded back in 1898. Almost 100 years later, it became a fully professional club, just in time to join the inaugural season of the Premiership, England’s top tier of rugby union.

The Conversation

Sam Warburton: Change is needed in rugby - with a reset of player expectation

"As a sport we have to accept that until we make the game more commercially viable player earnings can’t be what they have been. It’s completely obvious it’s never been sustainable”

Daily Mirror

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

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

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Rugby league strives to step up amid Premiership’s collective crisis

With tens of thousands of union fans left without a club, rugby league may attempt an expansion into other strongholds

The Guardian - UK

‘Rugby needs a reset’: Premiership collapses show need for total reform

More pain could follow the calamities at Wasps, Worcester and London Irish but the determination exists to fight for rugby’s future

The Guardian - UK

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

The Welsh sporting legends and stars whose kids have followed in their footsteps

Ryan Giggs' son Zach has made headlines by signing for a Premier League side but he's not the first to take after their famous parents

Wales Online

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

Rugby transfer rumours and news: Saracens, Bath, Bristol Bears and Saints looking to add London Irish stars

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

Taking a look at the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership

Wasps and Worcester have already gone into administration.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - 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

Daily Mirror

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

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.

Evening Standard

London Irish: Club expelled from Premiership after failing to meet deadline

More than 100 players and staff will lose jobs

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The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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

Wales Online

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

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

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

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as South Africa refuse to go easy on Wales, WRU hopeful is replaced and Welsh star returns after World Cup nightmare

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

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.

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