Rugby Football 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

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

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

London Irish at risk of Premiership ban after RFU sets deadline for takeover

London Irish will be suspended from next season’s Premiership unless their takeover is completed by 30 May or proof of funding is offered

Gerard Meagher

15, May, 2023 @6:39 PM

RFU bans former council member over racist comment at Six Nations match

The RFU has banned a distinguished former council member from Twickenham for making racist comments during a Six Nations match last year

Exclusive by Gerard Meagher

09, May, 2023 @12:51 PM

Lower-league clubs rage at ‘terrible decisions’ by RFU over game’s future

The Rugby Football Union is coming under renewed pressure to clarify the future shape of the domestic game amid mounting calls for reform

Robert Kitson

26, Apr, 2023 @10:06 AM

England must relax selection eligibility rules, says Toulouse’s Jack Willis

Jack Willis, who can play till the World Cup as he moved to France only after Wasps made him redundant, believes finances in England mean rules must change

Gerard Meagher

24, Apr, 2023 @9:00 PM