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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Alex Spink

Worcester chief Steve Diamond launches rescue bid and eyes Premiership in four years

Steve Diamond, rugby boss of Worcester until the club’s liquidation three weeks ago, has launched a rescue bid.

Diamond branded Warriors’ demise the “darkest day for English rugby” and 20 players have since moved on.

But their director of rugby hopes to salvage the club and is understood to have financial backing from Adam Hewitt, the club's former shirt sponsor, as well as a London-based investor.

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