Embattled Warriors allowed to play on for now

WORCESTER Warriors’ Gallagher Premiership clash with Exeter Chiefs tomorrow will go ahead as planned after the club met the deadline to provide safety certification to stage matches at Sixways Stadium.

English rugby chiefs had written to the Warriors requesting the relevant documentation in order to allow fixtures to continue.

The Rugby Football Union have revealed that proof had been received in time, giving the green light for the match against the Chiefs.

Today’s Allianz Cup game between the University of Worcester Warriors

Women and Harlequins will also take place at Sixways as intended, while the RFU said it will continue to work with Worcester’s owners over funding and takeover proposals.

“Worcester Warriors has met a midday deadline set by the RFU to provide assurances in relation to the receipt of a General Safety Certificate from the local authority and written confirmation of medical provision,” read a statement from the national governing body.

“Therefore, this week’s matches will go ahead. We recognise this has been a difficult time for all of

Worcester Warriors players, staff and fans as well as the opposition teams and are pleased that the matter has been resolved.

“The RFU, Premiership Rugby and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport will continue to work with the owners regarding funding and potential new ownership proposals in the coming days.”

While the RFU announcement was positive news, it could yet serve only as a reprieve. Worcester remain at threat of expulsion from all league competitions as they attempt to produce satisfactory financing.