Rugby union

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London Irish’s demise should terrify those in rugby’s corridors of power | Gerard Meagher
The reasons behind Irish’s downfall are different to that of Worcester and Wasps but no less chilling for the sport

Gerard Meagher

06, Jun, 2023 @7:00 PM

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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

Robert Kitson

06, Jun, 2023 @6:16 PM

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Former Wallabies captain Phil Waugh appointed Rugby Australia CEO
Waugh will take over the top RA job from Andy Marinos who tendered his shock resignation in May

Jo Khan

06, Jun, 2023 @5:01 AM

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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

Robert Kitson

05, Jun, 2023 @6:05 PM

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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

Gerard Meagher

02, Jun, 2023 @6:21 PM

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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

Gerard Meagher

31, May, 2023 @7:53 PM

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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

Gerard Meagher

30, May, 2023 @6:17 PM

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The Breakdown’s season review: Ireland and La Rochelle take charge | Robert Kitson
Six Nations and Champions Cup produced classic matches in a campaign where rugby union’s future came under the spotlight

Robert Kitson

30, May, 2023 @10:38 AM

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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

Gerard Meagher

29, May, 2023 @5:53 PM

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Eddie Jones enjoys winning return as skilful Barbarians outscore World XV
Eddie Jones enjoyed his return to Twickenham with the Barbarians as they won 48-42 against a World XV featuring Israel Folau, who was roundly booed

Gerard Meagher at Twickenham

28, May, 2023 @7:06 PM

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Saracens’ sunkissed win over Sale tempered by crisis at London Irish
The Premiership’s on-field product is good and England’s players shone with the World Cup looming, but rugby union still faces serious issues

Robert Kitson at Twickenham

28, May, 2023 @5:00 PM

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Saracens emerge from ignominy to reclaim their place at the summit | Michael Aylwin
Twickenham triumph completes club’s rehabilitation three years after being found guilty of breaching salary cap

Michael Aylwin at Twickenham

27, May, 2023 @5:56 PM

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