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FOUND: 3 - What They Never Told You

Tom Pearson exclusive interview: ‘It’s tragic we’ll never know how good London Irish could have been’

Exclusive interview with Standard Sport

Evening Standard

'Jonny Wilkinson thought I kicked with his tee to embarrass him - I ended up buying one'

Delon Armitage made the inspired decision to move to Toulon, where he would win three European Cups, two of them alongside England legend Jonny Wilkinson, who had huge faith in the fullback

Daily Mirror

Today's rugby news as ex-Wales boss worried, France appoint new coach and more WRU contracts in pipeline

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

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Rugby transfer rumours and news: Bristol Bears linked with London Irish winger, Henry Arundell latest

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

Northampton Saints snap up Tom Pearson after London Irish demise

Tom Pearson has secured his future just a week after London Irish went bust by signing for Northampton Saints.

Evening Standard

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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Former London Irish back-row forward Tom Pearson joins Northampton

Pearson was left without a club when Irish went into administration last week.

The Independent UK

Tonight's rugby news as Gatland backed to defy doubters amid turmoil and Wales lock lands coaching role

The latest rugby news stories from wales and beyond heading into the weekend

Wales Online

‘It is very important’ - Pat Lam outlines why Bristol Bears playing in the Champions Cup is key

Bristol Bears will replace London Irish in the Champions Cup following the Exiles' suspension

Bristol Post

EPCR confirm Bristol Bears' Heineken Champions Cup fate after London Irish suspension

The Gallagher Premiership will keep their eight spots in the 2023/24 tournament

Bristol Post

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

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Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Mirror

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

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Wales Online

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

The National (Scotland)

Dell keen to make up for lost time after extending Glasgow Warriors contract

Allan Dell is determined to make up for lost time at Glasgow Warriors after putting pen to paper on a 12-month contract extension.

The Independent UK

Taking a look at the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership

Wasps and Worcester have already gone into administration.

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.

The Independent UK

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.

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