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London Irish: Premiership club served winding-up petition by HMRC
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Saturday, 03 June 2023 03:50
London Irish have been served a winding-up petition by HM Revenue & Customs over an unpaid tax bill.The ailing Premiership club were this week given an extended deadline of 16:00 BST on Tuesday, 6 June to complete a proposed takeover. But on Friday petitions were filed at the High Court against London Irish Holdings Limited and London Irish Rugby Football…
Premier 15s: Talking points before final games of regular season
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Friday, 02 June 2023 03:18
This weekend brings the final round of the Premier 15s' regular season, with all games kicking off at 14:00 BST on Saturday. The semi-final line-up still needs to be confirmed before those play-off matches on 10 June, while more big-name moves are expected to be announced for next season. Here are three things to look out before the season concludes…
Alun Wyn Jones: Wales legend has played final Ospreys game
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Friday, 02 June 2023 03:27
Alun Wyn Jones has said he will not return to the Ospreys next season, ending 17 years at the Welsh region.The world's most capped rugby player who recently announced the end of his international career has also hinted he may play against Wales in November.And speaking to a Barbarians podcast he suggested he may play on at club level."Whatever's next,…
Rhys Carre: Cardiff prop released from Wales World Cup squad for 'failing to meet targets'
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Thursday, 01 June 2023 08:17
Cardiff prop Rhys Carre has been released from Wales' World Cup training squad having "failed to meet individual performance targets".But the 20-cap loose-head is no longer involved in preparations for the World Cup, which begins in September."Rhys Carre has been released from the Wales senior men's preliminary training squad for Rugby World Cup 2023," the Welsh Rugby Union said. "Following…
Ulster: Chief executive Jonny Petrie says province must do better but are not at 'reset' stage
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Thursday, 01 June 2023 02:10
Ulster Rugby chief executive Jonny Petrie says they must improve on last season's performance - but does not believe the team needs a rebuild.Speaking to BBC Sport NI, Petrie said the province will make no further signings, provided an update on captain Iain Henderson's future and discussed their financial challenges. The CEO was speaking for the first time since Ulster…
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