After London Irish became the third club casualty of a brutal season, Paul Rees considers what might happen next

If thoughts are worth a penny, how much less promises must be worth. It is a saying that will resonate with London Irish’s players and staff after months of assurances about the club’s future last week faded away like a kick at goal taken by the wind.
They became the third causalities in a brutal season that leaves the Premiership 10-strong with no club immune from the consequences of another downturn. The name of London Irish will live on through the amateur club that plays out...