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London Irish have been suspended from rugby union's entire league structure after becoming the third Gallagher Premiership club to collapse this season.
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London Irish suspended by RFU over lack of funding
London Irish will not participate in any league next season after the club failed to prove they have the finances to continue operating, England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) announced on Tuesday.
Crusaders name Penney as head coach to replace Robertson
The Crusaders on Tuesday named Rob Penney as their head coach to replace Scott Robertson, who will take charge of the All Blacks next year.
Cheetahs, Sharks secure Currie Cup home semi-finals
The Cheetahs secured a home semi-final with a win against the Pumas, while a spirited Sharks dumped the Lions out of the Currie Cup on Saturday.
Former Bulls, Sharks and Lions speedster stars as Bordeaux-Begles reach Top 14 semis
Congolese winger Madosh Tambwe scored twice as Bordeaux-Begles beat Lyon 32-25 on Sunday to seal a place in next weekend's French Top 14 semi-finals in a game played without a television match official (TMO).
Ex-Wallabies flanker Waugh named Rugby Australia chief executive
SYDNEY : Former Wallabies flanker Phil Waugh was confirmed as the new chief executive of Rugby Australia (RA) on Tuesday, the first ex-test player to hold the post.
Ex-Munster boss Penney to take charge at Crusaders
Former Munster head coach Rob Penney has been appointed Crusaders head coach in a major resurrection following his sacking by the New South Wales Waratahs two years ago.
Debt-ridden London Irish expelled from all rugby
LONDON : London Irish became the third rugby team to be thrown out of the English Premiership in eight months after the RFU said the club had failed by Tuesday's deadline to pay their players and prove they had a financially viable future.