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Jordan completes takeover of London Irish

A consortium led by Eddie Jordan has completed the purchase of London Irish Rugby Club, which entered administration due to debts of about £30 million after being suspended from all rugby in June 2023.
The new ownership aims for a swift return to top-flight competition, focusing on engaging with the global Irish diaspora to enhance the club's brand.
Kyle Jordan, senior partner in The Jordan Associates, expressed excitement about the opportunity to lead London Irish towards new heights and emphasized community engagement.
Eddie Jordan, diagnosed with aggressive cancer, formed the consortium to acquire the club after its financial crisis forced it into administration.

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The Independent

Consortium led by F1 legend Eddie Jordan buys London Irish out of administration

Former F1 team owner spearheads purchase of club, which fell into administration in June 2023

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Irish Times

Eddie Jordan’s consortium launches revival of London Irish

Former Grand Prix boss buys Premiership club which collapsed with unpaid debts of around £30m

11 days ago·Dublin, Ireland

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GB News

F1 icon Eddie Jordan rescues London Irish from administration after £30m debts crippled club

A consortium backed by former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan has taken over London Irish rugby club, purchasing the team's intellectual property, brand and rights

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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BBC News

London Irish: Eddie Jordan-led consortium buys club out of administration

London Irish Rugby Club are bought out of administration by a consortium led by former Formula One team owner and businessman Eddie Jordan.

11 days ago·United Kingdom

Ex-F1 team owner Jordan buys London Irish RFC

Formula One team owner and Irish businessman Eddie Jordan has bought the London Irish rugby club over a year after the Premiership team was suspended.

11 days ago·United States

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