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Newcastle Falcons working on 'self sustaining model' after demise of two Premiership teams

The company behind Newcastle Falcons and Newcastle Thunder saw last year's profit fall to a loss of £2.5m

Birmingham Post

Rugby transfer rumours and news: Leicester Tigers star heading to France, Sale Sharks set for superstar signing

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

London Irish given ‘final’ extension to avoid Premiership suspension after players partially paid

Club players and staff received 50% of their wages on Wednesday

The Independent UK

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London Irish given one-week extension to try and secure their financial future

The RFU said it had granted the extension until 4pm next Tuesday at the request of Irish employees.

The Independent UK

Tonight's rugby news as Richie McCaw believes Wales can cause World Cup 'carnage'

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Taking a look at the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership

Wasps are Worcester have already gone into administration.

The Independent UK

Bradley Davies will hang up his boots after the Barbarians' clash with Swansea on Wednesday night

Wales Online

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London Irish set to be given temporary reprieve from being kicked out of Premiership

The RFU had set a May 30 deadline for a takeover to be completed but that has been extended to try and avoid a third club going out of business this year

The Independent UK

London Irish offered takeover deadline extension if RFU conditions are met

Governing body will offer an extra week from Tuesday 5pm deadline – if current owner covers wages and key documents are lodged by US consortium

The Guardian - UK

The Breakdown’s season review: Ireland and La Rochelle take charge

Six Nations and Champions Cup produced classic matches in a campaign where rugby union’s future came under the spotlight

The Guardian - UK

London Irish set to become third club ejected from Premiership

London Irish are set to become the third club ejected from the Premiership this season should they miss a deadline on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

London Irish owner snubs crisis meeting with Premiership suspension now IMMINENT

London Irish's owner was absent from a crisis meeting on Friday, with the club's future looking increasingly uncertain ahead of a Tuesday deadline for new investment.

Daily Mirror

Being a Coventry fan used to mean chaos and pain – now it’s time to celebrate

With my club on the verge of a remarkable return to the Premier League, I’m ready to bury the hurt of the bad times

The Guardian - UK

Revealed: Top England players started less than 40% of Premiership games

Frontline England players started less than 40% of their clubs’ regular season Premiership matches in the 2022-23 campaign, the Guardian can reveal

The Guardian - UK

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Bristol Post

Bristol Bears could be handed unforeseen Champions Cup lifeline ahead of 2023/24

The uncertain future of London Irish has huge ramifications for the entire professional rugby landscape in England

Daily Mirror

London Irish have 'mountain to climb' to avoid fate of Wasps and Worcester

Premiership bosses fearing the worst as cash-strapped Exiles approach Tuesday's survival deadline with no sign of proposed takeover

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Wales 'needs' star to succeed Faletau and axed Welsh player considers new career after difficult meeting ended things

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

Evening Standard

Lawrence Dallaglio in swipe at RFU as he vows stricken Wasps will return

Club icon and director claims English rugby’s governing body have done “very little” to help troubled outfit

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Daily Mirror

What awaits two-time European champions Wasps at bottom of rugby's pyramid

Stone RFC, unbeaten champions of Level 10 division where Wasps could be headed, lift lid on life in 'proper old school' rugby where post-match recovery involves yards of ale rather than ice baths

Evening Standard

Wasps’ demise shows why owners must cut their cloth accordingly

Wasps vowed to become Europe’s richest club when launching a radical retail bond after moving to Coventry. Just eight years later, the storied club is all but buried.

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Wales find 'next 100-cap winger', Biggar on brink of history and English giants face oblivion

Your up to the minute rugby news from Wales and beyond

AFP

Fallen rugby giants Wasps denied place in English second-tier

London (AFP) - Fallen giants Wasps will "move to the bottom of the playing pyramid" it was announced Thursday after their licence to play in English rugby union's second-tier Championship next season was revoked.

The Independent UK

Wasps condemned to bottom of rugby pyramid as RFU revoke Championship licence

New owners HALO22 Limited hoped to relaunch Wasps in the second-tier Championship

Daily Mirror

Wasps DEMOTED to bottom of rugby pyramid as debts spiral to £95million

Wasps will not resume their journey in the Championship after they failed to meet an RFU deadline which means they will start life at the bottom of the rugby pyramid in the 10th tier

Evening Standard

Wasps denied Championship entry as RFU withdraw licence due to ‘lack of progress’ concerns

Wasps’ chances of reforming have been dealt a crippling blow by being denied entry into next season’s Championship.

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