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Rugby Club Banned From All Competition Over Unpaid Debts

  • London Irish rugby club has been suspended from the entire league structure for missing its latest deadline to pay staff and players.
  • The RFU said the club failed to pay their players and prove they had a financially viable future
  • London Irish's owner Mick Crossan failed to do so and the club is suspended from "any league next season"
  • London Irish faces debts of 30 million pounds and uncertainty over its future and stadium
  • The demise of London Irish follows that of Wasps and Worcester, leaving the Premiership with only 10 teams
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