Worcester Warriors invited to "submit expression of interest" in returning to RFU

Worcester Warriors could be a step closer to returning to professional rugby.

The club's owner has confirmed they've received the formal invitation from the RFU to submit an expression of interest to return to the second tier of the professional game in England - which they say they'll be doing next week.

Warriors went into administration in 2022.

The statement we received from Junction 6 Ltd owner, Chris Holland reads as follows:

'Worcester Warriors can confirm that we have received the formal invitation from the #RFU to submit our expression of interest to return to the second tier of the professional game in England. The deadline for submission is Sunday the 13th of October. The Warriors will be submitting their expression of interest next week.'

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