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The Latest Breaking News from Worcester

Tonight's rugby news as WRU investigation update issued and UK Government steps in to stabilise sport

The latest rugby news and stories from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

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

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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

The Guardian - UK

Newcastle Falcons working on 'self sustaining model' after demise of two Premiership teams

The company behind Newcastle Falcons and Newcastle Thunder saw last year's profit fall to a loss of £2.5m

Birmingham Post

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

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Taking a look at the financial crisis gripping the Gallagher Premiership

Wasps are Worcester have already gone into administration.

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Josh Tongue to make England Test debut at Lord's against Ireland

'Dream come true' for Worcestershire seamer who was called up as cover, but now gets to make England debut in Ashes warm-up at the Home of Cricket

Daily Mirror

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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

The Breakdown’s season review: Ireland and La Rochelle take charge

Six Nations and Champions Cup produced classic matches in a campaign where rugby union’s future came under the spotlight

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Daily Mirror

Revealed: Top England players started less than 40% of Premiership games

Frontline England players started less than 40% of their clubs’ regular season Premiership matches in the 2022-23 campaign, the Guardian can reveal

The Guardian - UK

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Daily Mirror

London Irish have 'mountain to climb' to avoid fate of Wasps and Worcester

Premiership bosses fearing the worst as cash-strapped Exiles approach Tuesday's survival deadline with no sign of proposed takeover

Bristol Post

Rugby rumours and transfer news: Harlequins star wanted in France, Leicester Tigers face Super Rugby raid

All the latest rugby transfer rumours and gossip, confirmed moves, retirements, contract renewals and the last breaking news from around the Gallagher Premiership

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Welsh region reveal 'cashflow pressures' and young Wales international tipped to return to pro game

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Evening Standard

Wasps denied Championship entry as RFU withdraw licence due to ‘lack of progress’ concerns

Wasps’ chances of reforming have been dealt a crippling blow by being denied entry into next season’s Championship.

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The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Lawrence: ‘I was given an opportunity and I couldn’t not take it’

The Premiership’s player of the season on Worcester’s woes, bouncing back with Bath and proving the doubters wrong

The Guardian - UK

Bath centre Ollie Lawrence named Premiership player of the season

Ollie Lawrence left bankrupt Worcester mid-season to join Bath while London Irish’s Tom Pearson has been named breakthrough player of the season

Evening Standard

Doubts emerge over Worcester Warriors takeover as Atlas Group look to revive stricken club

Deal to buy rugby club not yet complete despite administrators signing off purchase

Daily Mirror

Ben Morgan: 'It’s a real concern that rugby's professional game will disappear'

EXCL: Former England star, who plays his final match for Gloucester at Bristol on Saturday before heading into retirement, voices fears for future of sport he loves

The Guardian - UK

London Irish crisis averted with wages paid but takeover uncertainty remains

The impending crisis at London Irish has been averted after the club’s owner belatedly confirmed he would pay players their April wages

Evening Standard

London Irish: Talks ongoing amid unpaid wages ahead of Premiership clash with Exeter

Players and staff have still not been paid April’s wages

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