Rugby union

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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