Wasps will play in Championship next season but no place for Worcester Warriors | Rugby Union News

Wasps will play in next season’s Championship, but there is no place for Worcester Warriors.

RFU chief executive, Bill Sweeney, said: “Our goal has consistently been to see Wasps and Worcester in the Championship and preserve the clubs for their fans and the wider communities they serve.

“While we had hoped to see both clubs in the Championship next season, we are pleased that following months of work from all parties involved, Wasps will have a place. We know this will be very welcome news to all those connected with the club. We would like to thank all those involved with Wasps for the open and collaborative dialogue over recent months.

“We appreciate that the disappointment felt by Worcester Warriors staff, players and fans following the Atlas decision will be very significant.

“For a club to continue following insolvency, it is imperative that it has a sustainable and funded business plan, that there is transparency about ownership and funding structures, and that rugby creditors are paid.”

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