The RFU has confirmed that having received the necessary assurances, both the following fixtures in Round 5 of the Allianz Cup will go ahead this weekend.
Gloucester-Hartpury vs University of Worcester Warriors, Saturday 29 October 2022, 16:00 KO, Alpas Arena
Wasps vs Saracens, Saturday 29 October 2022, 13:30 KO, Twyford Avenue
Background:
The Regulation 6 suspension related to University of Worcester Warriors has been temporarily lifted due to certain conditions being met, however, it remains in place for the men’s team. Funding and insurance for the women’s team has been secured and has therefore enabled the team to continue playing under a temporary licence whilst the administrators continue their work on a sale of the wider club. Home matches will continue to be played at Sixways which remains under the control of the administrators. Interim funding which is being underwritten by a local company to take the team through to Christmas, will allow time for a longer term deal to be agreed for the wider club.
Wasps, who were not suspended pursuant to Regulation 5, are able to continue playing at their ground at Twyford Avenue on the basis that they remain part of the amateur club Wasps FC and have confirmed they will continue to meet the relevant minimum operating standards. The required insurance cover is provided within the community insurance provision.
With thanks to the RFU
