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 · May 31, 2023
Tonight's rugby news as Richie McCaw believes Wales can cause World Cup 'carnage' The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond Wales Online · May 31, 2023
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 The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023
London Irish told they must pay staff today or be withdrawn from Premiership An American consortium is in discussions to take control of the club but has yet provide proof of funds to the RFU. The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
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 Evening Standard · May 31, 2023
London Irish handed new deadline to pay wages or face Premiership suspension A long-mooted takeover by a US consortium is yet to be completed The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
Tonight's rugby news as Wales international moves to England and Tipuric announcement a 'massive shock' The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond today Wales Online · May 30, 2023
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 · May 30, 2023
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 · May 30, 2023
London Irish braced for mass exodus as rivals line up to raid club London Irish are on the brink of suspension from the Gallagher Premiership, with rival clubs already lining up deals for Exiles players and staff. Evening Standard · May 30, 2023
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 · May 29, 2023
Today's rugby news as Sexton 'f***ing disgrace' claim emerges and Alun Wyn Jones changes Eddie's mind The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world Wales Online · May 29, 2023
Steve Hansen urges rugby to support Israel Folau after Twickenham boos in World XV outing Steve Hansen urged rugby to support Israel Folau after the Tonga star was booed every time he touched the ball at Twickenham. Evening Standard · May 28, 2023
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 · May 27, 2023
Bristol Post · May 25, 2023 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 · May 24, 2023 RFU to raise Pride flag above Twickenham for Israel Folau return after anti-gay comments Israel Folau will run out at Twickenham this weekend as part of a World XV with the Pride flag flying above the stadium as the controversial rugby star continues to face backlash for his anti-gay comments
Daily Mirror · May 24, 2023 Eddie Jones: 'I want England to do OK, but there's no emotional attachment any more' “I have moved on. If they (the Rugby Football Union) have not, that’s their problem, not my problem”
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023 ‘No emotional attachment’: Eddie Jones has moved on from time with England Eddie Jones has fallen out of love with England, insisting he has no emotional connection to the side he coached for seven years before his sacking last December
Evening Standard · May 24, 2023 London Irish fear proposed new owners could sell training base to NFL Fears have been raised that London Irish’s ailing takeover could see the club’s Hazelwood training ground turned into an NFL franchise base.
Wales Online · May 24, 2023 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 · May 23, 2023 Steven Hansen defends Israel Folau selection for World XV as he backs decision to fly pride flag at Twickenham Folau had his Australia contract terminated in 2019 over homophobic social media posts
Evening Standard · May 23, 2023 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
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023 Eddie Jones blocked from picking several England players for Barbarians Steve Borthwick’s World Cup preparations mean Eddie Jones, who is coaching the Barbarians against a World XV at Twickenham, cannot select a host of England internationals
Evening Standard · May 19, 2023 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 · May 19, 2023 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