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The Latest Breaking News from WASPS

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

Wasps and Worcester have both been placed in administration

The Independent UK

Shaun Edwards and Joe Launchbury tell of their 'heartbreak' at demise of Wasps

Confirmation came yesterday that one of the great names of world rugby had gone into administration with 167 players and staff made redundant

Daily Mirror

Jack Willis picked by England and made redundant by Wasps on day of cruel extremes

England star one of 167 players and staff made redundant as former European champions follow Worcester out of business

Daily Mirror

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Wasps have been placed in administration.

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones says ‘history of resilience’ can help Jack Willis overcome adversity

The flanker has overcome adversity during his playing career.

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.

The Independent UK

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

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English rugby giants Wasps follow Worcester into administration

London (AFP) - English rugby giants Wasps were Monday placed into administration with all the players made redundant -- the second Premiership club to suffer the fate in just three weeks.

AFP

Wasps placed into administration as holding company ceases trading

The Coventry-based club face an uncertain future.

The Independent UK

Wasps follow Worcester into administration with 167 redundancies including all players and coaches

‘A dark day for English rugby’ as Wasps follow Worcester into administration

Evening Standard

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

RFU and Premiership to face DCMS inquiry as Wasps confirm redundancies

The RFU and Premiership Rugby will face a parliamentary inquiry over the state of the domestic game after Wasps joined Worcester in administration

The Guardian - UK

Wasps enter administration as 167 rugby club employees made redundant

Wasps were hit by by a winding-up order from HM Revenue and Customs for £2m in unpaid tax, and also faced having to repay a £35m bond to finance the club’s relocation to Coventry during 2014

The Independent UK

Henry Slade told to rediscover form with Exeter after surprise England omission

England face Argentina, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa next month

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Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones drops a string of big names from England's autumn rugby squad

Henry Slade, Elliot Daly, Joe Marler and Danny Care are all left out but Harlequins' try machine Cadan Murley has received a first call-up from head coach Eddie Jones

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Wales star 'wreaks havoc' in perfect display and English club rubbish Wasps merger

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

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 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.

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RFU chief backs smaller Premiership to tackle financial crisis

London (AFP) - Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney has thrown the organisation's support behind a 10-team Premiership to help solve the financial crisis in the English top flight.

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

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Sir Graham Henry plots Wales downfall, Alun Wyn Jones pivotal and Scotland 'heartbroken'

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Daily Record

Alloa v Airdrie: Calum Gallagher says Diamonds must show they are hungry for the chase in League One

Calum Gallagher and player-boss Rhys McCabe look ahead to their trip to face the Wasps

Wales Online

Former Wales captain warns rugby 'is on a cliff edge' and World Rugby must step in

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