Worcester Warriors’ fixtures against Gloucester and Harlequins have been cancelled as four players head to Bath on loan. The news comes amidst the club’s financial struggles, in which debts total more than £25m, including at least £6m in unpaid tax.
Why was Gloucester Rugby Cancelled today?
Warriors regret that tonight’s Gallagher Premiership match against Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm has been cancelled. COVID-19 cases, illness and injuries mean that, despite every attempt to fulfil the fixture, we are unable to name a team with sufficient front row forwards to comply with the competition regulations.
Is Gloucester Rugby Cancelled tonight?
Gloucester Rugby is extremely disappointed to confirm that tonight’s fixture against Worcester Warriors has been cancelled, following a forfeit by the opposition. Worcester Warriors have stated that they are unable to field a team due to a combination of injuries and illness.
Why has Rugby been Cancelled today?
Today’s match between England A and Scotland A has been called off due to further Covid-19 positive tests in the Scotland squad.
What is happening with Worcester Warriors?
Worcester Warriors matches cancelled with immediate effect
Rising wages for top players and coaches, despite salary-cap curbs, a constant contest to lure in punters and continued battles to boost match excitement are all major factors.
Has Gloucester v Worcester been Cancelled?
Worcester Warriors’ Premiership games against Gloucester and Harlequins cancelled | Four players exit on loan.
Why have Worcester Warriors been suspended?
RFU confirms Worcester have been suspended from the remainder of 2022/23 Premiership season and relegated to the Championship due to insolvency; RFU and administrators working together in attempt to allow University of Worcester Warriors women’s team to continue playing this season.
What time is the Gloucester Rugby game today?
Gloucester Fixtures on TV
The next Gloucester game on TV is Gloucester v Exeter in a Gallagher Premiership Rugby fixture. It’s being played on 28 October 2022 and the match kicks off at 7:45pm.
What happened Worcester Rugby?
Worcester suspended from Premiership for 2022-23 season, announces RFU. Worcester Warriors have been expelled from the Premiership for at least two years after the Rugby Football Union confirmed the club’s suspension until the end of the season as well as their relegation to the Championship for next term.
How did Gloucester Rugby get on today?
Gloucester come back to beat Wasps | Sale off to winning start. Gloucester came from 21-0 down to beat Wasps 27-21, while Northampton threatened a similar comeback, but Sale held on to take the points.
Has international rugby been Cancelled?
World Rugby has made the difficult decision to recommend the postponement of Rugby World Cup 2021, scheduled to be hosted in New Zealand between 18 September-16 October, until next year.
Will Premier League be suspended for Queen?
Premier League fixtures will resume this weekend after a pause to the season as a mark of respect following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Seven of the 10 Premier League fixtures this weekend will be played, with three matches postponed due to events surrounding The Queen’s funeral.
What has been Cancelled due to death of Queen?
Train strikes
Strikes planned across the UK have been suspended in light of the Queen’s death. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union had announced they would strike between September 15 and 16 over job conditions and pay.
Are Wasps rugby club in financial trouble?
The club has debts totalling more than UK£25 million (US$28.16 million), including at least UK£6 million (US$6.76 million) in unpaid tax, amid growing resentment felt towards owners Colin Goldring and Jason Whittingham, who have been accused of asset stripping the club.
How much debt are Worcester Warriors in?
£25million
The Warriors are saddled with more than £25million of debt. Players and staff at the Sixways club had not received their full wages, with the lack of funds leading to major operational shortcomings.
Which Premiership Rugby clubs are in financial trouble?
But in England, the finances behind the sport are looking far from healthy. In the space of a few weeks, two of its most famous club teams, Worcester (founded 1871) and Wasps (1866), have gone into administration.
How much do Gloucester Rugby players make?
The average salary for Gloucester Rugby players is about £120K for senior players. What is this? Young Gloucester players in their first year on a full contract earn about £40K.
Why did Gloucester Rugby change their badge?
But the club defended the re-brand decision saying on their website: “The Gloucester Rugby brand was seen as a key element in terms of the future success of the club and it became clear that the brand had evolved however, there were some omissions that made the brand difficult to work with.”
Did Worcester get relegated?
The Rugby Union has confirmed the news that Worcester has been relegated from the Gallagher Premiership and suspended from the Premiership Rugby Cup for the rest of the 2022-23 season.
Why are Worcester rugby in trouble?
Why were they put into administration? Worcester were suspended by the RFU on Monday for failing to meet a 5pm deadline to provide the governing body with evidence that they possessed the required evidence of insurance covder, availability of funds to meet payroll and have a “credible plan to take the club forward”.
What happens if a Premiership Rugby club goes into administration?
Rugby Football Union (RFU) regulations state that a club placed in administration during the season will be relegated for the following campaign, unless they can prove that it was a ‘no-fault insolvency event’.