RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney was criticised by MPs Rugby Football Union chief Bill Sweeney has been accused of living in an “ivory tower” and asked by MPs whether he should be considering resigning after two Premiership clubs went into administration. Sweeney on Thursday appeared in front of the select committee for the Department for … Read more
Worcester’s debts include £16.1m in Government loans from the Covid Sports Survival plan, over £5.8m to ticket holders, suppliers, businesses and banks connected to the club, £2.1m in unpaid taxes to HMRC, £6.8m in payroll and over £2m to former owners Last Updated: 21/11/22 1:29pm A report by administrators has revealed Worcester Warriors’ debts total more … Read more
WORCESTER – When Luke Coelho put on his new donated jacket last week, he was so grateful because he now had something that would keep him warm. But he would soon discover the old jacket is more valuable and precious than he could even imagine. Inside the coat pocket was two Gucci watches, a bracelet … Read more
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter discusses the plight of Wasps and Worcester Warriors, defending the RFU’s action in the process: “How can Premiership Rugby run a business that says it is okay to run into multiple administrations every time you run into debt?” Last Updated: 19/10/22 2:09pm Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter … Read more
The jumps season begins to kick into gear and there is top action from Worcester and Fontwell on Wednesday, all live on Sky Sports Racing. 2.05 Worcester – In-form Yggdrasil & Only Money clash over fences In the feature Richard Wright Memorial Handicap Chase (2.05), hat-trick seeking Yggdrasil sets the standard in an eight-runner field. … Read more
WORCESTER – A car smashed through a Honey Dew Donuts shop in Worcester Thursday night. Worcester Police said a Honda Civic drove into the chain’s Gold Star Boulevard location just before 11 p.m. The driver was taken to a hospital, but there was no immediate word on their condition. The store was not open at … Read more
With Worcester in administration and Wasps days from the safe fate, we look into Premiership Rugby’s current crisis We look into the ongoing crisis engulfing English club rugby, with four-time Premiership winners and two-time European champions Wasps potentially days from entering administration, a week after Worcester Warriors suffered the same fate. Administration would see Wasps … Read more
Ollie Lawrence has now signed for Bath after his contract with the Warriors was liquidated; Worcester suspended for the remainder of 2022/23 Premiership season and relegated to the Championship Last Updated: 11/10/22 10:32pm Ollie Lawrence hopes that we will see a return for the Warriors to the Gallagher Premiership in the future. England centre Ollie … Read more
Worcester Warriors are currently in administration with more than £25m in debt and suspended from all competitions by the RFU; a winding-up order from HMRC could be issued in October By Amar Mehta Last Updated: 30/09/22 9:44am Players and staff at stricken Premiership club Worcester Warriors will not be paid on Friday. Players at the … Read more
“Our members are in a position where WRFC Players Ltd, the company holding their contracts, is not in administration. This situation leaves players in a no-win scenario, with payday looming and no ability to terminate their contract if they wish to pursue opportunities elsewhere” – RPA Last Updated: 29/09/22 11:37am Please use Chrome browser for … Read more