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Eddie Jordan-led consortium buys London Irish rugby club out of administration

Former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan has acquired a rugby team with links to his native Ireland, heading a consortium to buy it out of administration.

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Glasgow Warriors prop Dell quotes philosopher as he praises Smith's 'tough love'

Allan Dell insists Franco Smith's 'tough love' is driving Glasgow Warriors forward as he reflects on still being 'confused' by London Irish downfall

The National (Scotland)

English rugby union adjusts to grim reality as RFU thrashes out new deal

Crisis-hit domestic game faces watershed season as remaining Premiership clubs await new professional game partnership

The Guardian - UK

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London Irish training ground could be sold to pay creditors after administration

Exiles owner Mick Crossan wants to protect the Hazelwood facility but it is now officially part of the club’s administration process

Evening Standard

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

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

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond today

Wales Online

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.

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London Irish file for administration after suspension from all club competitions

The RFU confirmed that neither Irish’s owner nor the American consortium planning to buy the club were able to prove they had finances to compete.

The Independent UK

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

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

The rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Taking a look at the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership

Wasps and Worcester have already gone into administration.

The Independent 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 suspended as takeover deal collapses

Neither owner Mick Crossan nor the American consortium planning to buy the club were able to fund Irish for the 2023-24 season.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

London Irish face Premiership expulsion today amid expected takeover failure

Troubled Exiles face falling into administration on another dark day for English rugby

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 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

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

Daily Mirror

London Irish given final deadline to complete takeover to save club from extinction

The RFU has agreed to give the cash-strapped club another week to complete a takeover to avoid suspension from the Premiership

Evening Standard

RFU give London Irish an extension to secure their financial future

The club now have a further six days to complete the long-mooted takeover or prove full funding for next season

The Independent UK

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

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 Guardian - UK

London Irish granted extension for takeover but survival hopes still slim

London Irish have been granted a final stay of execution by the Rugby Football Union but the Exiles’ chances of long-term survival are considered slim

Evening Standard

London Irish: Owner Mike Crossan told to pay wages in full today or lose Gallagher Premiership spot

Deadline set by RFU as Exiles risk becoming latest club to lose top-tier status

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