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The Latest Breaking News from Premiership Rugby

Worcester’s Premiership future hanging by a thread after High Court ruling

The club face automatic relegation to the Championship due to being placed in compulsory liquidation

The Independent UK

Worcester’s Premiership future hanging by a thread as WRFC Players Ltd wound up

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is pursuing the Warriors, who are suspended from all competitions, for unpaid tax in the region of £6million.

The Independent UK

Rugby stars at troubled Worcester lose jobs after court ruling

London (AFP) - Players and staff at troubled Worcester will have their contracts terminated after part of the Premiership Rugby club was wound up in the High Court on Wednesday.

AFP

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Newcastle Falcons v Bristol Bears TV guide, team news and odds ahead of Gallagher Premiership clash

Bristol Bears travel to Kingston Park on Friday night to face Newcastle Falcons in Round Four of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership

Bristol Post

Worcester resigned to suspension as staff told to collect personal belongings

Worcester Warriors are set to be suspended and have told their staff to collect their personal belongings from Sixways amid their ongoing financial problems

Daily Mirror

Premiership Rugby calls for clubs to open books with Worcester set for suspension

The chief executive of PRL, Simon Massie-Taylor, said: ‘We need better visibility of finances,’ as he also looks to a ‘foundation’ for more investment

The Guardian - UK

Premiership Rugby CEO demands ‘better visibility’ of club finances amid Wasps and Worcester struggles

The English domestic game has been hit by financial issues at both clubs and Simon Massie-Taylor says there’s “no quick fix”

The Independent UK

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Worcester will take on Newcastle but Government could put club in administration

Warriors face a Monday deadline to show that meaningful progress has been made.

The Independent UK

Club rugby investment labelled ‘a black hole’ amid Worcester and Wasps crisis

The sport is reeling as Premiership clubs Wasps and Worcester both fight for survival

The Independent UK

Harlequins baffled after Marcus Smith is forced to miss Saracens match

Harlequins have had a request to play the England fly-half rejected while Saracens have been cleared to pick five England internationals

The Guardian - UK

Weekend tributes to Queen Elizabeth II planned for sporting events across the nation

Players will wear black armbands during the deciding Test between England and South Africa at the Kia Oval.

The Independent UK

What rugby is on TV today, what time does it kick-off and how you can watch

The weekend sporting programme has been cancelled in many areas, but there is still some decent rugby on show

Wales Online

Tributes planned at weekend sporting events as football halts to remember Queen

Most events to see players and coaches wearing black armbands with a minute's silence followed by the national anthem

Wales Online

Sport this weekend: What's on and what's off from Premier League to England vs SA Test

The FA have postponed all football matches across the country after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, but other sports - including golf and cricket - will take place this weekend

Daily Mirror

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Bristol Post

Rescheduled Bristol Bears v Bath Rugby derby set for TV blackout

Bristol Bears' Round One fixture of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership against Bath Rugby has been rescheduled to Saturday at 5.30pm

Wales Online

English rugby takes different view to football on cancellations after Queen's death

The English Gallagher Premiership games will happen this weekend

Evening Standard

Premiership Rugby postpone Friday season openers following death of Queen but weekend matches go ahead

Premiership Rugby have postponed two matches on Friday evening due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II – but scheduled games on Saturday and Sunday will go ahead.

The Independent UK

Worcester Warriors urged to be placed in administration by local MPs

Worcester are due to begin their league campaign against London Irish on Saturday

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Evening Standard

Worcester Warriors to start Premiership season but future of crisis-stricken club remains uncertain

The new season of Premiership Rugby is set to begin as scheduled with 13 teams next weekend, but league boss Simon Massie-Taylor admits that crisis club Worcester Warriors are “not out of the woods yet”.

The Independent UK

Newly-formed consortium could save Worcester from administration

The takeover bid is majority-backed by a US company with additional support from Worcester businesses.

Daily Mirror

Worcester Warriors players and coaches lead 'Together' message amid administration threat

'Together' was the simple message pushed by players and coaches alike at Worcester Warriors following reports indicating the Premiership rugby club could soon enter administration

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Welsh rugby stalwart calls it a day with immediate effect and Australia appoint new coach

Here are your rugby headlines on Sunday, August 21.

Wales Online

The 50 most influential figures in rugby named as three Welsh people make the cut but Wayne Pivac's players are snubbed

One player from Wales Women and two administrators from Wales are named on the list

Bristol Post

Gloucester Rugby star Ed Slater diagnosed with motor neurone disease aged 33

He has made the decision to retire from rugby with immediate effect

The Independent UK

Gloucester forward Ed Slater diagnosed with motor neurone disease aged 33

Second-row forward was diagnosed after six months of testing

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