Worcester Warriors have announced that Steve Diamond will join the club as Lead Rugby Consultant.

Worcester Warriors is set to secure the services of Steve Diamond on a consultancy role according to reports.

Following Steve Diamond’s abrupt exit from Sale Sharks, Paul Deacon is still searching for his first victory after being placed in temporary charge of the club.

Before Monday night's Premiership Rugby Cup Final, TRU spoke to Sale Sharks DoR Steve Diamond and Harlequins’ Paul Gustard and Joe Marchant.

It may have taken almost 11 months to get to this point, but the race for the Gallagher Premiership play-offs has reached a pivotal moment and Sale Sharks are in the thick of the battle.

Cameron Neild was one of many strong performers for Sale Sharks on Tuesday night as they secured a vital win over Wasps, but now Steve Diamond's side will turn their attention to second-placed Bristol Bears.