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The committee concluded that poor oversight contributed to Wasps and Worcester collapsing

Premiership clubs told financial state 'unsustainable'

British MPs have warned that the financial situation of Gallagher Premiership clubs is "clearly unsustainable" in a damning report on issues facing the professional game in England.

Rugby • 17 Jan 23

Wasps will play in English rugby's second tier next season

Wasps takeover approved but RFU rejects Worcester deal

Wasps will take their place in the English Championship next season after their takeover was approved by the Rugby Football Union, but Worcester will not be joining them unless they find new buyers.

Rugby • 16 Dec 22

Diamond had been director of rugby at Worcester since 2021

Diamond looking to lead Worcester takeover

Former Worcester director of rugby Steve Diamond has launched a bid to rescue the club from administration and restore it to the English Premiership within the next four years.

Rugby • 27 Oct 22

Johnny Bell: 'I've got a lot of friends who are out of work. It's worrying.'

Ulster coach Bell saddened by Worcester's demise

When Jonny Bell swapped Worcester for Ulster during the summer, little did he realise that within months the English club would find itself battling extinction.

Rugby • 19 Oct 22

Two clubs in England have gone into administration

May: Something must be done to help English rugby clubs

Twice capped former England back Tom May tells RTÉ's Game On that something has to be done to prevent more clubs going to the wall in England.

Rugby • 18 Oct 22

Rory Sutherland (left) has joined Ulster

Ulster sign Sutherland and tease Kitshoff arrival

Ulster Rugby have confirmed the signing of Scottish prop Rory Sutherland on a short-term contract and have teased the arrival of a 'world class operator' with Steven Kitshoff heavily linked to the province.

Rugby • 08 Oct 22

The Warriors' financial plight means relegation is almost certain

Player exodus expected as Worcester company wound-up

A company which holds Worcester Warriors Rugby Club player contracts has been wound up, a development that is expected to initiate an exodus of players from the English Premiership club.

Rugby • 05 Oct 22

Worcester enter administration after RFU suspension

Premiership club Worcester Warriors have gone into administration after being suspended by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) from all competitions after failing to meet a deadline to prove they could operate amid their financial difficulties.

Rugby • 26 Sep 22

The Premiership club have debts of more than €28.5m

RFU hit crisis club Worcester with two new deadlines

Worcester Warriors have been set two deadlines amid a warning from the Rugby Football Union that they will be suspended from all competitions on Monday if they are unable to fulfil three criteria.

Rugby • 21 Sep 22

Worcester's players and staff have still not been paid their full wages for August

Worcester cleared to play Exeter, avoid RFU suspension

Worcester's Gallagher Premiership clash with Exeter will go ahead as planned after the club met the deadline to provide safety certification to stage matches at Sixways Stadium.

Rugby • 16 Sep 22

English rugby chiefs have written to the club, demanding proof of safety certificates to allow Warriors matches to continue

Worcester face suspension as RFU issue ultimatum

Worcester will be suspended from all competitions unless club chiefs provide the Rugby Football Union with safety certification to stage matches at Sixways Stadium by midday on Friday.

Rugby • 15 Sep 22

The 26-year-old is set to undergo surgery

New Ulster signing Milasinovich suffers ACL tear

Ulster's new signing Gareth Milasinovich is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a torn ACL injury in training.

Rugby • 17 Jul 19

Wales star Josh Adams signs for Cardiff

Cardiff Blues have announced the signing of Wales winger Josh Adams from Worcester ahead of next season.

Rugby • 19 Mar 19

Gareth Milasinovich (r) in action for Worcester Warriors

Ulster sign Worcester prop Milasinovich

Ulster have confirmed that Gareth Milasinovich will join the province in the summer from Worcester Warriors, where has made 19 appearances to date this season.

Rugby • 26 Feb 19