London Irish insist all staff will be paid this month amid concern over finances
London Irish insist all staff will be paid this month amid growing concerns over the club’s finances in a season that has already seen Wasps and Worcester fold.
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Mike Brown suggests England embrace central contract model
Mike Brown supports the idea of central contracts for England players as a way to ease the burden on clubs operating in a bleak financial climate. Brown's own career will continue into the 2023-24 season when he will be 38 years old after he agreed a contract extension with Leicester, who have seen enough during five appearances to extend his initial short-term deal.
John Muldoon to rejoin Connacht as forwards coach
Connacht have announced the appointment of former club captain John Muldoon to the coaching team on a two-year deal.
Dan McKellar leaves Wallabies to take over as Leicester Tigers head coach
Leicester have appointed Dan McKellar as their new head coach, with the former Australia assistant set to begin work in July. It was announced on Wednesday that the 46-year-old had left his role with the Wallabies after two years in order to take up a post overseas.
Premiership clubs warned financial state is 'unsustainable'
British MPs have warned that the financial situation of Gallagher Premiership clubs is "clearly unsustainable" in a damning report on issues facing the professional game in England.
Wasps takeover approved but RFU rejects Worcester Warriors rescue deal
Wasps will take their place in the English Championship next season after their takeover was approved by the Rugby Football Union, but Worcester will not be joining them unless they find new buyers.
Donal Lenihan's Champions Cup preview
The pain of losing the Heineken Champions Cup final to La Rochelle in the last minute last year is still driving Leinster on.
IRFU confident provinces can survive financial pressures
Irish rugby’s governing body is confident the four provinces will survive current financial pressures amid the crisis engulfing the English club game.