Financial Woes: What Worcester Warriors & London Wasps' Struggles Mean For English Rugby

Wasps Holdings Limited, the holding company of London Wasps RFC (Wasps), filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators[1] in September 2022. Only a few days later, Worcester Warriors RFC (Worcester) were placed into administration[2], having been suspended from playing competitive rugby by the Rugby Football Union (the RFU) earlier on the same day. 

This article explores the consequences for Wasps and Worcester (the Clubs) and what impact this may have on Gallagher Premiership Rugby (the Premiership) going forwards.