Wasps denied a place in Championship after failing to meet conditions set by the RFU by their deadline

The Rugby Football Union has withdrawn its offer to allow Wasps to play in the Championship next season. After going into administration and subsequently suffering relegation from the Premiership, the club was provided with a route into England’s second tier, provided they met certain conditions under new owners HALO22Limited.

Ad When the license was approved in December, a deadline was issued by which time they had to show they could meet the necessary commitments, but that time has now passed. RugbyGuy Armitage to switch to Wasps from London Welsh for next season15/03/2016 AT 13:27 An RFU statement said the commitments included: “evidencing payment to rugby creditors and putting in place suitable governance structures including a majority independent board and a process for managing risk.” «The RFU was also concerned about the lack of progress engaging coaching staff and players.” »The club stated that it could not meet these commitments, recommit to participating in the Championship in 2023-24 or engage staff of players until further finance was secured.” Wasps will now be positioned “at the bottom of the playing pyramid” in English rugby which will see them participate in the 10th tier.