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Government appoint advisors to aid crisis-struck professional rugby find a new financial model

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has stepped in with London Irish at risk of joining Worcester Warriors and Wasps in going under

Bristol Post

Government appoints independent advisers to aid rugby union rescue effort

The Government appointments follow the difficulties faced by London Irish, Worcester and Wasps.

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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London Irish given final deadline to complete takeover to save club from extinction

The RFU has agreed to give the cash-strapped club another week to complete a takeover to avoid suspension from the Premiership

Daily Mirror

RFU give London Irish an extension to secure their financial future

The club now have a further six days to complete the long-mooted takeover or prove full funding for next season

Evening Standard

London Irish given ‘final’ extension to avoid Premiership suspension after players partially paid

Club players and staff received 50% of their wages on Wednesday

The Independent UK

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

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Tonight's rugby news as Richie McCaw believes Wales can cause World Cup 'carnage'

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

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

London Irish told they must pay staff today or be withdrawn from Premiership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

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

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

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

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

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The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Sexton 'f***ing disgrace' claim emerges and Alun Wyn Jones changes Eddie's mind

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Evening Standard

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.

Daily Mirror

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.

Bristol Post

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

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

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

‘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

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.

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