{"id":44991,"date":"2025-04-08T17:25:48","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T17:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=44991"},"modified":"2025-04-08T17:25:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T17:25:48","slug":"every-player-rumoured-to-be-signing-for-worcester-warriors-as-club-gears-up-for-championship-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/every-player-rumoured-to-be-signing-for-worcester-warriors-as-club-gears-up-for-championship-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Every Player Rumoured To Be Signing For Worcester Warriors As Club Gears Up For Championship Return"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n<p><strong>With Worcester set to return to the new-look second tier of English club rugby, here&#8217;s a look at all the rumoured Worcester Warriors signings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After several years out in the wilderness, <strong>Worcester Warriors<\/strong> are making a return to professional rugby.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s been more than two years since the club went into administration and collapsed out of the <strong>Premiership<\/strong>, but the Midlands side has been granted a place in next season&#8217;s expanded 14-team <strong>Championship<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To the delight of the club&#8217;s passionate fans, the <strong>RFU<\/strong> have accepted Worcester&#8217;s application to rejoin the professional leagues next season.<\/p>\n<p>But with their old playing squad disbanded, they&#8217;ll need to make plenty of signings first.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we&#8217;ve listed all the rumoured Worcester Warriors signings potentially in the pipeline.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udd35\ud83d\udfe1 WE ARE BACK! \ud83d\udd35\ud83d\udfe1 <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the news we\u2019ve all been waiting for\u2026 Worcester Warriors are officially returning. This is more than a comeback; it\u2019s the start of a new era. <\/p>\n<p>Visit the Warriors Website for the full press release and Q&amp;A, and subscribe for updates. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WarriorsReturn?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WarriorsReturn<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WzHcar2fzY\">pic.twitter.com\/WzHcar2fzY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Worcester Warriors (@WorcsWarriors) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WorcsWarriors\/status\/1907783306332058026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 3, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">All Of Worcester Warriors&#8217; Rumoured Signings So Far<\/h2>\n<h3>Matt Kvesic<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/kvesic-560x373.webp\" alt=\"Matt Kvesic Worcester Warriors\" width=\"560\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/kvesic-560x373.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/kvesic-350x233.webp 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/kvesic-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/kvesic.webp 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thirty-two-year-old former Warriors back row Matt Kvesic appears to be heading back to Sixways ahead of their revival.<\/p>\n<p>Having come through the ranks at Worcester, Kvesic spent time at <strong>Exeter<\/strong> and <strong>Gloucester<\/strong>, before most recently impressing at <strong>Coventry<\/strong> in the Championship.<\/p>\n<p>It therefore feels right that the now veteran should return to where it all began.<\/p>\n<h3>Matt Everard (Head Coach)<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45016\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/everard-560x315.webp\" alt=\"Matt Everard Worcester Warriors\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/everard-560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/everard-924x520.webp 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/everard-350x197.webp 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/everard-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/everard.webp 980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Currently defence coach at Premiership outfit <strong>Leicester Tigers<\/strong>, Matt Everard is rumoured to be the Worcester Warriors head coach for next season.<\/p>\n<p>He spent time in the Championship with <strong>Nottingham<\/strong> as a player, so knows the league well and would bring valuable experience.<\/p>\n<p>After retiring from playing in 2017, he has steadily built up his coaching record and would make a great choice.<\/p>\n<h3>Nick Schonert<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45018\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/nick-schonert-560x420.webp\" alt=\"Nick Schonert Worcester\" width=\"560\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/nick-schonert-560x420.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/nick-schonert-924x693.webp 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/nick-schonert-350x263.webp 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/nick-schonert-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/nick-schonert.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>South African prop Schonert is the next rumoured Worcester Warriors signing.<\/p>\n<p>At 33, he still has a few good years left in his career, but is likely to fall down the pecking order at current club <strong>Sale Sharks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A move to the Championship could therefor be ideal for him. And where better than the club where he made more than 100 appearances from 2014-2021?<\/p>\n<h3>Josh Bassett<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45019\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/bassett-20230901-tigers-v-notts-mc-24-560x315.webp\" alt=\"Josh Bassett Rugby Leicester\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/bassett-20230901-tigers-v-notts-mc-24-560x315.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/bassett-20230901-tigers-v-notts-mc-24-924x520.webp 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/bassett-20230901-tigers-v-notts-mc-24-350x197.webp 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/bassett-20230901-tigers-v-notts-mc-24-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/bassett-20230901-tigers-v-notts-mc-24.webp 980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Former England U20 winger Josh Bassett could also be making a move to Worcester for the new season.<\/p>\n<p>The Leicester man has struggled for game-time recently and may look to drop down a level in order to keep playing.<\/p>\n<p>Like the others on this list, the 33-year old is entering the twilight of his career, but could still offer plenty to a Championship team.<\/p>\n<h3>Matt Rogerson<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/matt-rogerson-560x350.webp\" alt=\"Matt Rogerson Worcester\" width=\"560\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/matt-rogerson-560x350.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/matt-rogerson-350x219.webp 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/matt-rogerson.webp 680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Matt Rogerson is no stranger to clubs going bust.<\/p>\n<p>The former <strong>London Irish<\/strong> back row was captain of the Exiles when they too went under in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Now at Leicester, could he follow Tigers teammate Bassett over to Worcester?<\/p>\n<h3>Niall Annett<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45021\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Niall-annett-bath-560x315.jpg\" alt=\"Niall Annett Bath\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Niall-annett-bath-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Niall-annett-bath-924x520.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Niall-annett-bath-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Niall-annett-bath-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Niall-annett-bath.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bath<\/strong> hooker Niall Annett is believed to be out of contract this summer.<\/p>\n<p>The 33-year-old Irishman is already second choice at the Rec. He likely drop to third with the arrival of Exeter&#8217;s Dan Frost next season.<\/p>\n<p>And with the upcoming England U20 star Kepu Tuipulotu rapidly developing, Annett seems unlikely to have a place in the Bath squad much longer.<\/p>\n<h3>Joe Launchbury<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-45022\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/skysports-rugby-joe-launchbury_4334182-560x315.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Launchbury Worcester Warriors England Rugby\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/skysports-rugby-joe-launchbury_4334182-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/skysports-rugby-joe-launchbury_4334182-924x520.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/skysports-rugby-joe-launchbury_4334182-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/skysports-rugby-joe-launchbury_4334182-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/skysports-rugby-joe-launchbury_4334182-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/skysports-rugby-joe-launchbury_4334182.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ex-England stalwart Joe Launchbury won 65 caps for the Red Rose during his time at <strong>Wasps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When they also folded in 2022, he joined <strong>Harlequins<\/strong> after a brief spell in Japan with Toyota Verblitz.<\/p>\n<p>He would be some coup for Worcester, but if rumours are to be believed, the second row might just be heading the Sixways.<\/p>\n<div class=\"RqBzHd mvJV3d\">\n<h2>What Happened To Worcester Warriors?<\/h2>\n<p>Following a long period of financial difficulties, Worcester Warriors entered administration in September 2022.<\/p>\n<p>With unpaid debts, taxes and wages, they were suspended from all competitions and have not played a game since.<\/p>\n<p>Debts were reported to be in the region of \u00a325 million, with a further \u00a36 million of unpaid taxes.<\/p>\n<p>As a result of their administration, all player and staff contracts were terminated, and the club folded.<\/p>\n<p>But with new owners promising to clear their debts, they have been selected to join the RFU&#8217;s new, 14-team, professional second tier competition from next season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Who Owns Worcester Warriors Now?<\/h2>\n<p>After the original company running Worcester went bust, they were taken over by Atlas Consortium.<\/p>\n<p>Run by Jim O&#8217;Toole and James Sandford, Atlas took charge in February 2023, but soon ran into difficulties.<\/p>\n<p>With Atlas themselves going into administration, Worcester was then sold to a group called Junction 6.<\/p>\n<p>Backed by Loxwood Holdings &#8211; led by Wasps owner Chris Holland &#8211; Junction 6 has several parties with stakes in Worcester Warriors.<\/p>\n<p>Holland assisted Atlas financially in exchange for a majority share in Worcester, taking charge in late 2023.<\/p>\n<p>This new structure allowed Warriors to pass the RFU&#8217;s financial checks in order to re-enter the professional game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Worcester set to return to the new-look second tier of English club rugby, here&#8217;s a look at all the rumoured Worcester Warriors signings. 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