The Latest Breaking News from RFU

Wasps to return for 2023/24 after administration but Worcester application rejected

Wasps were suspended and relegated from the Premiership after going into administration earlier this year but will return in the second tier in 2023

Daily Mirror · Dec 16, 2022

Worcester rescue deal rejected by RFU as Wasps takeover approved

Both Worcester and Wasps have lost their places in the Premiership after being placed in administration

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

Wasps granted Championship entry but Worcester Warriors future hangs in balance after RFU rejection

Worcester’s future hangs in the balance after the RFU rejected the Jim O’Toole-led consortium’s bid to enter next season’s Championship.

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2022

Worcester’s hopes of resurrection at elite level at risk due to RFU demands

Worcester’s hopes of resurrecting as an elite level club have been plunged into danger with their prospective new owners braced for the RFU to refuse entry into next season’s Championship

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2022

Prospective Worcester owners accuse RFU of trying to impose ‘over-onerous terms’

The Warriors and Wasps both entering administration earlier this season.

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

Worcester Warriors hopes of reforming as Championship club at risk of collapse amid dispute over RFU demands

Worcester’s chances of resurrecting as an elite club are at risk of collapse with prospective new owners struggling to meet RFU financial demands to enter next season’s Championship.

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2022

England to confirm Steve Borthwick as new head coach after Leicester talks breakthrough

Twickenham chiefs are finally confident of striking a deal with Leicester to allow Steve Borthwick to become England head coach.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2022

Jones sacking only proves English arrogance when it comes to rugby - Martin Hannan

It was after watching their World Cup quarter-final loss to France that the Welshman with whom I was sharing a dollop of schadenfreude gave this…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2022

WRU chief admits there is no guarantee all four regions will survive after financial 'wake-up call' for rugby in England

Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Steve Phillips wants four regions but admits it'd be naive 'not to look at what's happened across the Bridge'

Wales Online · Dec 13, 2022

Tonight's rugby news as Jamie Roberts launches bid for job in England that's decided by players

The latest rugby news stories and headlines from Wales and beyond

Wales Online · Dec 12, 2022