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“Deeply frustrating” – RFU statement on the future of London Irish

#4. EXETER CHIEFS – SHAKY FOUNDATIONS

PA wrote: “Even Exeter, one of the few clubs in the pre-pandemic era to operate at a profit, were forced to take special measures in December.

“Chiefs owner Tony Rowe bought a stake in a hotel owned by the club in order for it to service its debts, including covid loans issued by the Government. Rowe’s intervention has shored up the finances for the time being.”

Sam Simmonds of Exeter Chiefs on the break during the Aviva Premiership Match between Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks at Sandy Park, Exeter, Devon, England. – PHOTO: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK

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