The financial collapse of London Irish, Wasps, and Worcester during the 2022-2023 season has resulted in over £30 million in unrecovered Covid loans from taxpayers. All three clubs, which received significant funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, have struggled to repay their debts, with ongoing concerns raised by Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown about the government’s recovery strategy. Despite plans to return to the Championship, the clubs face hurdles in repaying substantial taxpayer loans.