Wasps have confirmed talks are ongoing between the club and HMRC following reports of an unpaid tax bill. The former Premiership and European champions issued a response to a newspaper report that they are being chased by the non-ministerial department over the supposed debt.
The Coventry-based side claimed they have a positive relationship with HMRC and have an agreement in place to make their payments. "We have a strong relationship with HMRC," said a Wasps statement.
"In common with many businesses, we agreed a time-to-pay arrangement with HMRC coming out of Covid-19 lockdown." The statement added: "We will continue to engage in proactive discussions with them.