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Worcester Warriors have signed Owen Williams

Japanese interested in taking Williams back

23 December 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Former Wales fly-half Owen Williams is a target for Japanese clubs despite only moving […]

Excluded Warriors thrash helpless Wasps

18 December 2022 0 comments

By SAM BYTHEWAY Wasps……………………..0 Worcester…………… 50 Worcester Warriors put their current exclusion from next year’s Premier 15s to one side as they continued their strong […]

“No rugby club is really profitable” – Lawrence on the demise of Worcester Warriors

16 December 2022 0 comments

Former Worcester Warriors’ centre Ollie Lawrence believes that rugby club owners cannot reasonably seek to make a profit from their businesses. Lawrence, who has made […]

Wasps will return but Warriors in the Wilderness

16 December 2022 0 comments

Wasps have confirmed they will be able to play Championship rugby next season after exiting administration, while Worcester Warriors have been left in the wilderness […]

Quins’ “Big Game” delayed due to strikes

16 December 2022 0 comments

Harlequins’ annual “Big Game” has been moved from its typical festive slot to early March due to industrial action planned for the 27 December. It […]

Exeter reach semis after high-scoring win

5 December 2022 0 comments

Exeter Chiefs………..50 Tries: Feyi-Woboso 4, Cordero 13, 17; Tuima 26, 43; Frost 62, 69 Conversions: Jenkins 4, 14, 27, 44, 63, 70 Penalties: Jenkins 24 […]

It’s a miracle Sweeney has kept the RFU afloat

4 December 2022 1 comment

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME AS great as the game of rugby is, it seems that there is always a need […]

O’Toole’s consortium get two more weeks

4 December 2022 1 comment

ATLAS Worcester Warriors Rugby Club Ltd have been given two more weeks to finalise their bid for the relegated Premiership club. The group led by […]

Warriors relieved to return home

27 November 2022 0 comments

Preview Worcester v Sale Sharks Today. Kick-off 1pm WORCESTER Warriors women return to Sixways for the first time today since their financial future was secured […]

Falcons lock Merrick heading for Top 14

27 November 2022 1 comment

Former England U20s lock George Merrick has left Newcastle Falcons with ‘immediate effect’ to join an undisclosed French club. The 30-year-old has made 13 appearances […]

Diamond may look at recruitment

13 November 2022 2 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDEBY NEIL FISSLER COULD Steve Diamond’s next move in rugby be a job in recruitment after he indirectly played a major part in […]

Moore leads way for Ulster

30 October 2022 0 comments

By JOHN FALLON Munster ………….. 14 Tries: Daly 67 Penalties: Crowley 10, 48, 54 Ulster ………………. 15 Tries: Murphy 4, Stewart 14, Hume 40 TIGHTHEAD […]

Bulls v Sharks

30 October 2022 0 comments

Preview Today. 1pm SHARKS director of rugby Neil Powell believes last week’s postponed game against Ulster may aid his team today in their trip to […]

Warriors put to the sword on return to battle

30 October 2022 0 comments

By SAM BYTHEWAY Gloucester-H……….48 Worcester W………. 15 Gloucester Hartpury stole the show at the Alpas Arena with a big cup win over Worcester Warriors in […]

Anfield legend Fowler among Caldy fan club

30 October 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Caldy are ‘relishing and revelling’ in their inaugural Championship season and director of rugby Gareth Davies hopes it lasts for as long […]

Suitors lining up to tempt McCallum

23 October 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE Scotland prop Murray McCallum is weighing up his next move after getting offers from clubs on either side of the Scottish border […]

Fury sets his sights Morecambe

23 October 2022 0 comments

Former Worcester Warriors owners Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham could be set to lose another sporting team after offering World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury the […]

‘Nuclear’ option on the table in financial crisis – Sweeney

17 October 2022 0 comments

RFU chief Bill Sweeney has said the ‘nuclear’ option of central contracts is on the table as English rugby wrestles with the fallout of its […]

Carpenter on a high at Sale

9 October 2022 0 comments

By NICK POWELL JOE Carpenter is relishing the atmosphere in the Sale changing room under Alex Sanderson and says he was ‘euphoric’ to score the […]

Positivity the key to Sale success – Carpenter

8 October 2022 1 comment

Joe Carpenter revealed he was euphoric to score the winner against Exeter last weekend, speaking on The Rugby Paper Podcast. It was not the only […]

Warriors suspended for season and relegated

6 October 2022 0 comments

Worcester Warriors’ seven-year stay in England’s top-flight has been brought to an abrupt conclusion after their suspension from this season’s Premiership, and subsequent relegation, was […]

Worcester players and staff set for contract termination

5 October 2022 0 comments

All Worcester Warriors players and staff are set to have their contracts terminated after part of the club was wound up in the High Court. […]

Bath launch surprise bid for Worcester trio

2 October 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER In demand: Worcester’s Ted Hill PICTURE: Getty Images BATH have launched a sensational bid to take three Worcester Warriors […]

Amnesia in rugby’s corridors of power

2 October 2022 0 comments

NICK CAIN READ HIS EXPERT OPINION EVERY WEEK Then there were 12. Less than a month into the new season, the demise of Worcester has […]

‘Slow burner’ Anyanwu is taking his big opportunity

2 October 2022 0 comments

Talent: Lennox Anyanwu ■By GARY FITZGERALD LENNOX Anyanwu steps out for his fourth consecutive start for Harlequins today eager to showcase his outstanding talent and […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Three with Mark Evans

29 September 2022 0 comments

Some very sad and alarming news this week as Worcester Warriors went into administration amidst a financial crisis in the Gallagher Premiership. Here to discuss […]

Argentine duo in for Falcons as they seek first win

29 September 2022 0 comments

Argentina centres Matias Moroni and Matias Orlando have both been drafted straight into Newcastle’s starting line-up as they chase a first win of the season […]

Worcester Warriors in administration and suspended from all English competitions

26 September 2022 0 comments

Worcester Warriors have been placed into administration and both their teams have been suspended from all RFU competitions after they failed to meet a 5pm […]

Two Welsh clubs lined up to play in England

25 September 2022 1 comment

EXCLUSIVE By NEIL FISSLER Premiership Rugby have had initial discussions with the Welsh Rugby Union about two Welsh regions joining England’s elite club competition from […]

Basham excited by his challenge at Irish

25 September 2022 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Josh Basham claims the London Irish side he has re-joined following his spell in the North-East is now one of the most […]

Diamond relieved to get green light but staff ‘angry’

18 September 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Boss: Steve Diamond Having met Friday’s RFU deadline to prove their safety credentials, Worcester Warriors director of rugby Steve Diamond is relieved […]

Lawrence on wanted list at Sharks

18 September 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Wanted man: Ollie Lawrence Sale Sharks have put Worcester Warriors and England outside centre Ollie […]

Saints set sights on Blamire

11 September 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler In demand: Jamie Blamire Northampton Saints have put Newcastle Falcons and England hooker Jamie […]

La Rochelle locked on Kyle

11 September 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER European Champions La Rochelle are locked in talks trying to agree on a deal with Worcester Warriors for back […]

‘Worcester as a rugby club will be as competitive as ever’ – Kidney

7 September 2022 1 comment

London Irish boss Declan Kidney has said he sympathises with Worcester’s situation, but will be approaching their opening fixture like any other when the two […]

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Saracens

4 September 2022 0 comments

Director of Rugby: Mark McCall Captain: Owen Farrell Ground: StoneX Stadium Capacity: 10,500 PREDICTED FINISH: 1ST Saracens returned to the Premiership after their vacation in […]

Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond

Team-by-team Premiership Previews: Worcester Warriors

4 September 2022 0 comments

Director of Rugby: Steve Diamond Captain: Ted Hill Ground: Sixways Stadium Capacity: 11,499 PREDICTED FINISH: 13TH Steve Diamond’s bid to become the first Worcester coach […]

Buyers will have to prove they have the money

28 August 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Prospective Worcester Warriors buyers could be asked to produce proof of funds for between £30 and £40m to buy […]

Financial grief puts sport in a sorry state

28 August 2022 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT A few days ago, the proposed transfer of the Senegalese footballer Ismaila Sarr from Watford to Aston Villa disappeared down the same hole […]

The game paying too much for its players

28 August 2022 1 comment

JEFF PROBYN A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME Top gun: Semi Radradra is a marquee player for Bristol PICTURE: Getty Images After this week’s […]

Worcester Warriors finally release statement over administration rumours

22 August 2022 0 comments

Worcester Warriors’ owners have released long-awaited a statement, after a day filled with speculation regarding the future of their club. The statement did not deny […]

Top clubs face major cash crisis

21 August 2022 0 comments

By NEIL FISSLER The Premiership season kicks off in three weeks with growing fears that almost a quarter of the clubs in the league will […]

Sharks clash as Sarries host Lightning on opening day

18 August 2022 0 comments

DMP Durham Sharks will travel to Sale in the opening game of the season, as champions Saracens travel to Loughborough Lightning on the opening day […]

Worcester aim to re-assure fans with statement

18 August 2022 0 comments

Worcester Warriors have aimed to re-assure fans as the club released a statement clarifying that they are in discussions with HMRC about their tax liability. […]

ERL subsidy vow is keeping clubs waiting

31 July 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Premiership clubs are still anxiously waiting to find out from European Professional Club Rugby how much of the estimated […]

Saints lead hunt for Worcester’s wonderkid Fin

17 July 2022 393 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Northampton Saints are the early front runners to sign Worcester’s highly-rated fly half Fin Smith if he doesn’t agree […]

Saracen Earl claims top player honour

12 June 2022 1 comment

AFTER a stellar campaign in the back row for Saracens, flanker Ben Earl was awarded Player of the Season at the Premiership 2021-22 Rugby Awards. […]

Gloucester to seek compensation from Worcester over cancelled fixture

10 May 2022 1 comment

Gloucester will seek compensation from their Gallagher Premiership rivals Worcester following the cancellation of a league game between the clubs in March. In accordance with […]

Worcester Warriors forward Matt Garvey retires

9 May 2022 0 comments

Worcester Warriors forward Matt Garvey has retired from rugby as a player. The 34-year-old former London Irish, Bath and Gloucester joined Worcester on a one-season […]