Explaining English club rugby’s financial crisis as Worcester and Wasps fight for survival

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Wasps in happier times when Stephen Vaughan could announce Coventry’s return to the stadium alongside Dave Boddy in 2021 Wasps insist they have not entered administration, but have signalled the intention to do just that should current talks aimed at acquiring investment not succeed. open image in gallery Wasps have made Coventry’s stadium, pictured, their home since 2014 Wasps heralded saving the club from the brink when securing a move from High Wycombe to Coventry in 2014. open image in gallery The RFU and boss Bill Sweeney want answers from Worcester English club governors at the Rugby Football Union have been so concerned by the Warriors’ plight as to issue a stark ultimatum: prove future funding and a long-term plan to rejuvenate the club by 5pm on Monday, September 26 or be suspended from all competitions. open image in gallery Rob Baxter believes the Gallagher Premiership may have too many clubs Exeter boss Rob Baxter admitted that English rugby might simply have too many clubs.