Wasps make 'ground-breaking' plan to move to Kent

Wasps have confirmed a plan to move to Kent.

The former Premiership side - which went into administration last year - is looking at building a new stadium in the county.

They've been based in London for most of their existence, before moving to High Wycombe in 2002 and Coventry 12 years later.

In a statement on their website, the club say:

"The club is actively engaged with Sevenoaks District Council to identify a suitable location and ensure that the development meets both the needs of the club and the broader community."

"As the development progresses through its planning stages, Wasps will be actively exploring temporary facilities to underpin its operations in Kent. Whilst determined to establish a base in the southeast of England, the club has also agreed an option of utilising Worcester Warriors’ Sixways ground for both training and playing purposes, without in anyway replacing Worcester Warriors RFC and indeed committed to assisting their return to competitive rugby."

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