World Rugby made the announcement on 7 June
Tournaments
“It feels like their hearts have been ripped out” – London Irish reaction
London Irish have been suspended from the Premiership and have filed for administration
It’s not just Premiership clubs in crisis
Grenoble have been relegated because of financial mismanagement
London Irish file for administration after “hollow promises”
Owner Mick Crossan did not hold back in an open letter
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The team have been at eight World Cups, but will they be at the tournament being held in France?
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Mamukashvili will be a key member of the Georgia squad at the World Cup
Who is Mihai Macovei: Ten things you should know about the Romanian captain
Mihai Macovei is an icon and is one of the most experienced players in the sport
Who is Mike Tadjer: Ten things you should know about the Portuguese hooker
Mike Tadjer is a powerful force in the front row
London Irish suspended from Premiership
The club "is not able to participate in any league next season"
Rugby World Cup trophy – facts about the Webb Ellis Cup
Why is it called the Webb Ellis Cup? We take a look in this piece.