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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 […]

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 403 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 […]

The Premiership returns with a big match on Sunday

21 April 2022 1 comment

So, after a long break for the Eurocups, the Premiership returns to stadiums and TV screens. The tournament kicks off on Friday with a match […]

Prem clubs eye Cov No.8 Betteridge

17 April 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK COVENTRY’S Fred Betteridge has impressed in his breakthrough year at the club and is attracting interest from Saracens and Worcester. No.8 Betteridge, […]

Warriors eye move for back row Licata

10 April 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Wanted man: Licata STEVE Diamond is set to continue his rebuilding job at Worcester Warriors with a move […]

Worcester Warriors sign Australian forward Fergus Lee-Warner from Western Force

4 April 2022 0 comments

Worcester Warriors have signed Australian lock/back-row Fergus Lee-Warner from Super Rugby side Western Force. Lee-Warner will be the third new face at Sixways in the […]

Warriors make history to earn last four spot

3 April 2022 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK WORCESTER Warriors secured their first ever win at The Rec to book a place in the Premiership Cup semi-finals as the best […]

Premiership Cup round-up: Worcester progress to semi finals with

31 March 2022 1 comment

Bath v Worcester Warriors Billy Searle’s boot was the difference as Worcester Warriors were victorious at Bath in the Premiership Cup. Bath went into the […]

Tigers join hunt for Watson to replace Nadolo

27 March 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER LEICESTER Tigers have spoken to England winger Anthony Watson about a potential switch to Welford Road next season. Tigers […]

Willi Heinz departs Warriors

22 March 2022 0 comments

Former England international Willi Heinz has been released from his contract with Worcester Warriors and will return to his native New Zealand. Heinz, 35, joined […]

Gloucester stalwart Charlie Sharples retires with immediate effect

28 February 2022 0 comments

Gloucester‘s stalwart winger Charlie Sharples will retire from professional rugby with immediate effect. Initially planning on retiring at the end of the season, a shoulder […]

Northampton Saints re-sign prop Ethan Waller

28 February 2022 0 comments

Northampton Saints have re-signed loosehead prop Ethan Waller. The 29-year-old moves back to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens from Worcester Warriors, where he has spent […]

Bath keen on former Griffiths client Niall

27 February 2022 1 comment

ON THE BLIND SIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Move: Niall Annett BATH are poised to make a move to sign Worcester Warriors hooker Niall Annett, who […]

Play-off hunting Exeter blow Worcester away

27 February 2022 0 comments

By HARRY SCOTT-MUNRO Exeter …………..60 Worcester ……..7 EXETER Chiefs banished the demons of last weekend’s heart-breaking late defeat to Loughborough, as they powered past Worcester […]

Returning Sharks too strong for Warriors

13 February 2022 0 comments

By NATHAN EDWARDS Sale ………………..36pts Tries: James 2, Reed 21 60, Tuilagi 46, Langdon 56, Van Rensburg 68 Conversions: MacGinty 46, 61, 69 Worcester ……..12pts […]

Bench beat us, admits Diamond

13 February 2022 1 comment

STEVE Diamond’s return to the AJ Bell Stadium ended in defeat after his old side utilised their strong bench to take charge in the second […]

I can make Warriors great says Diamond

30 January 2022 1 comment

Steve Diamond holds court after being appointed boss at Worcester Warriors. Jon Newcombe listened in Talent at 10: Fin Smith PICTURES: Getty Images Steve Diamond […]

Warriors Head Coach Jonathan Thomas departs as Steve Diamond takes over

25 January 2022 2 comments

Worcester Warriors head coach Jonathan Thomas has departed the Premiership club with immediate effect – and Steve Diamond has taken control for the rest of […]

Women’s contracts mean their game can take off

16 January 2022 1 comment

SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Chance to better themselves: Kelsey Jones of Wales is tackled by Ireland’s Hannah Tyrrell and Claire Molloy during the […]

Bath won’t travel to France unless French restrictions eased

12 January 2022 0 comments

Bath Rugby have confirmed that they will only fulfil Saturday’s Heineken Champions Cup fixture against La Rochelle if French travel restrictions are eased. Director of […]

Postponed European rugby matches cancelled amid future uncertainty

12 January 2022 0 comments

All postponed matches from round two of the Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup have now been cancelled, while uncertainty hovers over the remainder of […]

Bath record first win of the season over 14 man Worcester

9 January 2022 1 comment

Bath………….22 Tries: Rokoduguni, Ojomoh, De Glanville Cons: Bailey 2 Pen: Bailey Worcester….19 Tries: Shillcock, Batley, Simpson Cons: Smith 2 HT 14-19 Bath’s first win of the season came against a defiant Worcester Warriors […]

Aleki Lutui exclusive: Love of the game spurs on Lutui at 43

9 January 2022 0 comments

Ben Jaycock talks to Ampthill’s Tongan legend Aleki Lutui about his longevity Ampthill’s Aleki Lutui grew up in Tofoa, Tonga and has played professional rugby […]

Saracens run riot in hot pursuit of leaders

2 January 2022 3 comments

Saracens ……….61pts Tries: Lewington 5, 38; B Vunipola 11, 52; Goode 14, Tompkins 21, Isiekwe 29, Earl 47, Malins 61 Conversions: Lozowski 12, 15, 22, […]

Nine try Saracens thrash Worcester

26 December 2021 1 comment

Saracens maintained the pressure on leaders Leicester with a nine-try rout of Worcester. Alex Lewington (2), Billy Vunipola, Alex Goode, Nick Tompkins and Nick Isiekwe […]

Earle: Warriors can wind you up

26 December 2021 0 comments

Saracens v Worcester Warriors Boxing Day. Kick-off 3pm, StoneX Stadium Flank offensive: Ben Earl on the break against Exeter PICTURE: Getty Images BEN Earl admits […]

Ashton departure from Worcester confirmed

19 December 2021 1 comment

WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed that former England winger Chris Ashton has left the club “by mutual consent”. The ex-Wigan rugby league player, 34, who switched […]

Chris Ashton leaves Worcester Warriors

13 December 2021 1 comment

After weeks of media speculation, Worcester Warriors have parted company with ex-England winger Chris Ashton. Ashton was “unavailable for selection” all season. Warriors now say […]

Warriors charge gains momentum at home

5 December 2021 2 comments

By ALAN DEERING Worcester ……..32pts Tries: Simpson 4, Van der Merwe 22, Hill 38, Chudley 43 Conversions: Smith 6, 23, 44 Penalties: Smith 20, 31 […]

Injury-cursed Ashley wants key role in revival

5 December 2021 0 comments

By ALEX BYWATER FIT-AGAIN former Wales centre Ashley Beck is determined to take Worcester up the Premiership table and put together a sustained run of […]

Warrior Bresler makes Top 14 debut at Racing

5 December 2021 0 comments

WORCESTER Warriors second row Anton Bresler has signed for French giants Racing 92, and made his Top 14 debut yesterday against Castres. The 33-year-old Namibian […]

Searle’s try rewards the Warrior spirit

28 November 2021 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Newcastle ……..24pts Tries: McGuigan 20, 53; Radwan 25, Cooper 72 Conversions: Hodgson 26, 73 Worcester ……..24pts Tries: Beck 40, Hatherell 48, Searle […]