Worcester Warriors' Premiership matches against Gloucester Rugby and Harlequins cancelled

Premiership Rugby has confirmed that Worcester Warriors' games against Gloucester Rugby and Harlequins have been cancelled.

The Warriors have been played in the administration since last Monday after the Rugby Football Union suspended them from all competitions, including Gallagher Premiership Rugby, Allianz Premier 15s, and Allianz Cup with immediate effect.

The decision follows after the club failed to meet the RFU’s deadline to provide a credible plan for their future finances and the required insurances for the payroll.

"Premiership Rugby can confirm that Worcester Warriors' Gallagher Premiership Rugby matches against Gloucester Rugby and Harlequins have been cancelled," read a statement from Premiership Rugby.

"This follows the RFU's decision to suspend Worcester Warriors from all competitions. The RFU confirmed last Monday that the owners of Worcester Warriors failed to meet the RFU's deadline to evidence insurance cover, availability of funds to meet the monthly payroll, and a credible plan to take the club forward. The RFU, therefore, suspended Worcester Warriors from all competitions, including Gallagher Premiership Rugby, Allianz Premier 15s, and Allianz Cup with immediate effect.

"A panel will be convened in due course to decide the result - and points allocation - of these two matches."