Yep and clearly Worcester and Wasps are not the only ones, guess we will hear of many other clubs facing similar issues in the coming weeks.
Something has to give somewhere, there's been too much money committed by too many people for the game to remain self sustaining. A model like the IRFU's would seem to be the obvious solution, but they only have 4 elite clubs to manage. The RFU haven't got a pot to piss in at the moment and we're talking about them controlling 13 clubs (at least, what about the pro clubs in the Championship?)
There certainly needs to be a domestic restructure, because there are simply too many games. Right now, an England international player has up to 12 England matches per year (6 nations, 3 summer tour matches, 4 November internationals) his club has 24 league games, plus at least 4 European games, but could be as many as 8. Even allowing for the league games played during international windows, it's over 40 weeks of the year.
Could do, if it did use a system where the regular season games were between teams from across Europe (current Pro 14, Top 14 and Premiership) with a "post season" (to use the NFL term) of the top teams from each conference meeting in a knock out competition you would get a more representative European Cup as seedings would be based on the strongest teams for the current season rather than the previous season as it is at the moment. It could also keep all teams involved at the post season stage by also having a concurrent knock out competition for the teams in the lower half of each conference.
You lucky sod.
Bath still being as shite as ever, easily kickable early penalty and we go to the corner, sure enough cough up possession
I am a first 15 member and entered a ballot for S.Africa and I think France in the 6 Nations back in July I think but was told I was unsuccessful.Bath still being as shite as ever, easily kickable early penalty and we go to the corner, sure enough cough up possession
If you're a first XV member, there are still tickets available for both South Africa and New Zealand, all 4 categories for the Boks, but only Cat 1&2 for NZ (£153 or £179)
Am I fuck paying those prices though.
£75 for SA in the nosebleeds, still steep but I've convinced myself I can justify itI am a first 15 member and entered a ballot for S.Africa and I think France in the 6 Nations back in July I think but was told I was unsuccessful.
Don’t think I’ll bother with First 15 next year. Forked out £40 for it and I’ve got nothing out of it bar a small discount on a few things on the England store. It’s just a money making racket.
Can’t wait mate, love going in the cabbage patch pub before heading to Twickenham
Everything crossed for the Warriors, I really hope something can be done for their future and that of the professional game in England without them needing to be a martyr.Not looking good at all for Worcester. The current thinking is tomorrow will be their last game v Newcastle.
Monday is D-Day when they have to convince the authorities they have the funds to carry on, pay the liability insurance to even allow the players to train at Sixways, have enough to cover the payroll and come up with a plan moving forwards.
Worcester Warriors owners given Monday deadline to avoid suspension from Premiership
The RFU have given Worcester Warriors' owners a deadline of Monday, September 26 to provide proof of funds for payroll, insurance cover and a plan for the future, or else the club will be suspended from all competitions.www.skysports.com
Bath look absolutely woeful here. Wonderful 3rd try from Wasps.
I think we're even worse than last season, what the hell is going on at the club?
Absolutely woeful. You have the players as that try just showed.
It's absolutely maddening! That's what we're capable of, but after 35 minutes of looking like our players have never met each other before.
