Premiership clubs warned financial state is 'unsustainable'
British MPs have warned that the financial situation of Gallagher Premiership clubs is "clearly unsustainable" in a damning report on issues facing the professional game in England.
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British MPs have warned that the financial situation of Gallagher Premiership clubs is "clearly unsustainable" in a damning report on issues facing the professional game in England.
Worcester face liquidation at the UK high court on Wednesday in a development that is expected to initiate an exodus of players from Sixways.
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 have been suspended from all competitions with immediate effect after they failed to meet a Rugby Football Union deadline requesting proof of insurance cover and funding for the club's monthly payroll.
English Premiership side Worcester Warriors were suspended on Monday from all competitions by the Rugby Football Union after failing to give financial guarantees.
Premiership Rugby has called on clubs to open their books and give league officials greater scrutiny of their finances amid the desperate plights of Worcester and Wasps and fears that others may follow.
Worcester’s match with Newcastle at Sixways on Saturday will take place after the club met all the conditions needed to stage the Premiership fixture.
Wasps face relegation from the English Premiership after reportedly filing notice of their intention to appoint an administrator as they became the latest top-flight team hit by financial woes.