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Jason Robinson says rugby must "learn the lessons" after Wasps and Worcester enter administration

In the second part of his interview with Mirror Sport, Jason Robinson urged rugby to act over the the current Premiership crisis, and spoke on diversity in both codes

Daily Mirror

History will keep repeating unless changes are made in domestic rugby

The fate of Worcester and Wasps mirrors that of Richmond and London Scottish in 1999 and shows that the current structure of the professional game in England is unsustainable

The Guardian - UK

Rugby transfer rumours: Bristol Bears, Exeter Chiefs, Bath, Leicester Tigers linked with Wasps and Worcester players

All the latest transfer rumours, contract renewals and confirmed moves from around the Gallagher Premiership

Bristol Post

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Bristol Bears linked with moves to sign Wasps stars with signing imminent

Pat Lam says he is busy with recruitment with the free agent market flooded with Wasps and Worcester players

Bristol Post

James Haskell warns more Premiership clubs could go into administration

Wasps and Worcester Warriors have gone into administration this season

The Independent UK

Rugby union's financial crisis: why the sport's model is 'broken'

As athletes, rugby union players are notoriously robust. But in England, the finances behind the sport are looking far from healthy. In the space of a few weeks, two of its most famous club teams, Worcester (founded 1871) and Wasps (1866), have gone into administration.

The Conversation

Exeter chief Rob Baxter defends RFU over Wasps and Worcester treatment

Exeter were due to host Wasps last weekend before the visitors pulled out of the Gallagher Premiership fixture.

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James Haskell warns more clubs will follow Wasps and Worcester into administration

Both Wasps and Worcester Warriors have entered administration in recent weeks, and former England star James Haskell has warned more Premiership clubs could follow

Daily Mirror

Worcester Warriors situation leaves Jonny Bell worrying about the game of rugby

Ulster coach calls for more regulation after two top flight clubs in England go into administration

Belfast Live

Today's rugby news as Mike Phillips urges WRU to help stricken players and snubbed Wales stars publicly backed

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Jamie George: Stars must be heard for rugby’s drive to survive to get out of first gear

Jamie George says players’ voices must be heard if rugby’s drive to survive is to get out of first gear. The England star described the death of Premiership clubs Worcester and Wasps as “absolutely horrendous”. He said those lucky enough still to ha

Daily Mirror

England players demand say in future of domestic rugby, insists Jamie George

‘Players need a voice in this conversation,’ the hooker said as he spoke about the concern senior internationals felt at the demise of Wasps and Worcester

The Guardian - UK

How can we fix this? Jamie George upset by ‘darkest week in English club rugby’

Wasps followed Worcester into administration on Monday when all 167 players and staff at the club were made redundant.

The Independent UK

What next for Wasps? Even with a miracle, they may live on in name only

As the dust started to settle on another Premiership club going into administration and 167 people walked out of the door at Wasps, the big question was: what is next for the two-time European champions?

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Lawrence Dallaglio calls for urgent action to save English rugby after Wasps follow Worcester into administration

Former England and Wasps captain Lawrence Dallaglio has warned English rugby faces further drastic upheaval unless the RFU and Premiership Rugby come together to resolve the game’s financial plight.

The Independent UK

Rugby authorities to face parliamentary committee over sport’s financial crisis

Wasps and Worcester have both been placed in administration

The Independent UK

Wasps go into administration and make playing and coaching staff redundant

The ailing club won the Premiership four times, and European Cup twice.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Brian O'Driscoll so impressed by Wales star and Wasps players all lose jobs immediately

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Daily Mirror

Wasps join Worcester by being placed into administration with Premiership rugby in crisis

Wasps have become the latest rugby union side to be embroiled in financial issues, and how it has been confirmed that the Premiership club have been placed into administration.

Daily Mirror

Tommy Reffell glues Leicester together and sticks it to unhappy Harlequins

Harlequins 19-27 Leicester: Champions rediscover their mojo to wreck Joe Marler's big day

The National (Scotland)

Van der Merwe fits straight back in at rocking new home

IT had been 16 months since Duhan van der Merwe last played for Edinburgh, and several weeks since he had played at all, but the winger slotted in…

The Independent UK

RFU chief thinks central contracts could be on table in face of financial crisis

The plight of Worcester and Wasps has seen the spotlight fall on the future of English club rugby.

The Independent UK

RFU chief Bill Sweeney backs reduced Premiership to help solve financial crisis

The financial plight of Worcester and Wasps has seen the spotlight fall on the future of English club rugby

The Independent UK

Former director of rugby Nigel Melville describes ‘deep sadness’ at Wasps plight

The club are facing administration within days

The Guardian - UK

Sad implosion of Wasps and Worcester must be warning call for English rugby

The sport’s days of reckoning are here, and everyone from the RFU to reckless club owners is responsible for the pain

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