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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.

Autosport · Feb 13, 2025

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) · Nov 17, 2023

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 · Nov 7, 2023

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 · Jun 7, 2023

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 · Jun 7, 2023

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 · Jun 7, 2023

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 · Jun 7, 2023

Taking a look at the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership

Wasps and Worcester have already gone into administration.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

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 · Jun 6, 2023

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 · Jun 6, 2023