Worcester Warriors' rebuild can begin in earnest after it was announced the Atlas consortium has officially completed its takeover of the club.
The group—fronted by former Premiership lock James Sandford and ex-Worcester chief executive Jim O'Toole—first offered to buy the club from previous owners Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham in August 2022. The Warriors were then placed in administration and forced to cease all rugby activity, but Atlas' bid for the club, venue and associated grounds has now been accepted as the club begins a new era.
"We can confirm that contracts have been exchanged with Atlas," announced Julie Palmer, a partner at administrators Begbies Traynor. "Following a complex process, we are now able to progress the sale of Worcester Warriors and associated assets to Atlas Worcester Warriors Rugby Football Club Limited."