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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

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

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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

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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

Wales Online

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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

London Irish face winding-up petition over unpaid tax bill

The club are already facing the threat of suspension from the Gallagher Premiership.

The Independent UK

Tonight's rugby news as WRU investigation update issued and UK Government steps in to stabilise sport

The latest rugby news and stories from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

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

Bristol Post

Government appoints independent advisers to aid rugby union rescue effort

The Government appointments follow the difficulties faced by London Irish, Worcester and Wasps.

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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

Birmingham Post

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

Wales Online

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

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

The Independent UK

Taking a look at the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership

Wasps are Worcester have already gone into administration.

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Daily Mirror

Josh Tongue to make England Test debut at Lord's against Ireland

'Dream come true' for Worcestershire seamer who was called up as cover, but now gets to make England debut in Ashes warm-up at the Home of Cricket

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

Daily Mirror

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.

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

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