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London Irish suspended from Gallagher Premiership after takeover fails

The club will not take part in any English league next season after following Wasps and Worcester Warriors in being suspended from the Premiership in a dark year for the top flight

The Independent UK

London Irish face Premiership expulsion today amid expected takeover failure

Troubled Exiles face falling into administration on another dark day for English rugby

Evening Standard

Today's rugby news as Jones backtracks on quitting and English rugby braced for crushing blow

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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

The Guardian - UK

Tonight's rugby news as Wales warned of World Cup shock and player stabbed by fan on pitch

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Wales Online

London Irish face suspension from Premiership as deadline looms

Irish have until 4pm on Tuesday to complete a proposed takeover by an American consortium or for owner Mick Crossan to commit for the 2023-24 season.

The Independent UK

London Irish facing oblivion this week without major late cash injection

Exiles on course to follow Wasps and Worcester as the third Premiership club to fold as problems mount

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Bristol Bears linked with move for London Irish powerhouse

The clock is ticking on London Irish to prove their financial position to be able to play in the Premiership next season

Bristol Post

London Irish face winding-up petition over unpaid tax bill

The club are already facing the threat of suspension from the Gallagher Premiership.

The Independent UK

London Irish hit with three winding-up petitions as financial woes worsen

Premiership club London Irish have been hit with three winding-up petitions from the Government's tax authority HMRC, furthering the likelihood of their financial demise before the RFU's June 6 deadline.

Evening Standard

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

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

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Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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.

Wales Online

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

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The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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.

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Wales international moves to England and Tipuric announcement a 'massive shock'

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The Independent UK

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 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

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