Worcester Warriors
Worcester Warriors are a men's rugby club founded in 1871 who play in the Champ Rugby (Championship) (Tier 2). Their home ground is Sixways, which holds 12,067.
Last updated May 2026
Key facts
| Founded | 1871 |
|---|---|
| League | Champ Rugby (Championship) |
| Tier | Tier 2 |
| Home ground | Sixways Stadium (Sixways) |
| Capacity | 12,067 |
| Nearest station | Worcester Shrub Hill |
| Matchday pub | Clubhouse bar at Sixways Stadium |
| Official website | https://warriors.co.uk/ |
Honours
- Premiership Rugby Cup winners in 2021-22
Club history
Worcester RFC was founded in 1871 by the Reverend Francis John Ede with the first known match played against the Royal Artillery on 8 November 1871.
The club moved to its Sixways ground in 1975 when the new clubhouse was opened having previously played at Bevere since 1954.
Backed by chairman Cecil Duckworth the club was promoted to the Premiership in 2003-04 after winning National Division One with a perfect 26-from-26 record - a then-unprecedented feat.
Worcester won the Premiership Rugby Cup for the first time in 2021-22 but entered administration on 26 September 2022 over an HMRC tax dispute and were suspended from the league.
Recent seasons
Worcester Warriors entered administration in September 2022 with debts of around £25m and were suspended by the RFU.
The Atlas consortium led by Jim O'Toole and James Sandford acquired the club in February 2023.
Chris Holland's Loxwood Holdings took 97% ownership of Atlas Worcester Warriors in 2024 after Atlas faced insolvency.
The RFU announced in April 2025 that Worcester would return to professional rugby in the 14-team Champ Rugby for 2025-26 with a financial security guarantee held by the RFU.
Notable players
Club legends
- Pat Sanderson
- Matt Kvesic
- Ben Te'o
- Chris Pennell
- Andy Goode
Current squad
- Billy Twelvetrees
- Fraser Balmain
- Matt Kvesic
- Lloyd Williams
- Will Reed
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Frequently asked questions
When were Worcester Warriors founded?
Worcester Warriors were founded in 1871.
Where do Worcester Warriors play?
Worcester Warriors play at Sixways, which holds 12,067. The nearest station is Worcester Shrub Hill.
What league do Worcester Warriors play in?
Worcester Warriors compete in the Champ Rugby (Championship), tier 2 of English rugby's league structure.
What have Worcester Warriors won?
Worcester Warriors's honours include Premiership Rugby Cup winners in 2021-22.
Other Champ Rugby (Championship) clubs
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