RFU chief backs smaller Premiership to tackle financial crisis
Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney has thrown the organisation's support behind a 10-team Premiership to help solve the financial crisis in the English top flight.
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Ulster sign Sutherland and tease Kitshoff arrival
Ulster Rugby have confirmed the signing of Scottish prop Rory Sutherland on a short-term contract and have teased the arrival of a 'world class operator' with Steven Kitshoff heavily linked to the province.
Worcester suspended from Premiership for rest of season
English club Worcester have been suspended from the Gallagher Premiership and Premiership Rugby Cup for the remainder of the 2022-23 season, the Rugby Football Union has announced.
Rugby stars at troubled Worcester lose jobs after court ruling
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.
Player exodus expected as Worcester company wound-up
A company which holds Worcester Warriors Rugby Club player contracts has been wound up, a development that is expected to initiate an exodus of players from the English Premiership club.
Worcester players want club to survive but need 'Plan B' says skipper Hill
Worcester captain Ted Hill said on Wednesday that while "everyone wants everything to work out" at the English Premiership crisis club, his teammates will need a "Plan B" regarding their own futures amid the ongoing uncertainty over the team's future.
Worcester enter administration after RFU suspends club amid financial issues
Premiership club Worcester Warriors went into administration on Monday (Sep 26) after being suspended by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) from all competitions after failing to meet a deadline to prove they could operate amid their financial difficulties.
Gilbert, Goodridge come out of retirement to play for crisis club Worcester
Former England Deaf international Matt Gilbert and Worcester Warriors backs and transition coach Jonny Goodridge have come out of retirement to help the club begin their Premiership Rugby Cup defence against Gloucester later on Wednesday.