London Irish threatened with suspension as RFU imposes takeover deadline

DEADLINE: London Irish have had a deadline imposed on them by the Rugby Football Union. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA

London Irish could be suspended from the Gallagher Premiership as speculation continues to rage about their future amid a possible takeover by an American consortium.

The Rugby Football Union says that, along with Premiership Rugby and the Rugby Players’ Association, it is “seeking to take action to obtain greater clarity on the future of London Irish”.