Worcester Warriors will play in the fourth tier of English rugby next season after scrapping their plans to compete in the Championship.
Atlas, the company that took over the club in February after they were issued with a winding up order last October, have confirmed the team will now be named Sixways Rugby and merge with semi-professional outfit Stourbridge. The National League Division Two West side are currently based at Stourton Park, and have won just once in 18 games this season.
Initially, Worcester had submitted proposals to the RFU to compete in the Championship in 2023/24. However, having been given until February 14 to meet the criteria, the new owners were discontented with the measures and have instead opted for a rebuild.