London Irish dealt blow in relegation battle after trio cleared for promotion

• Bristol, Yorkshire Carnegie and Doncaster pass entry criteria before play-offs• Doncaster strike deal to play at Keepmoat Stadium if promotedLondon Irish’s hopes of a reprieve from relegation should they finish bottom of the Premiership have been all but dashed by the top three clubs in the Championship all passing the entry criteria for the top flight.Bristol and Yorkshire Carnegie were expected to pass the criteria having played in the Premiership, but Doncaster, who finished second in the Championship, have never been in the top division. While their Castle Park home, which has a capacity…