Judgement Day - or is it?

[JF]

Hats off to all concerned, I really was expecting a funeral and not a celebration.

[WonkyWasp]

And humungous sympathy to Wuss.  ''Never give up.''

[Vespula Vulgaris]

This is definitely good news. But I'm waiting to hear more before I can say this is my Wasps and not just a completely different entity with a shared logo.

Very disappointed we've heard nothing from the "club". How hard is it to knock out a few tweets?

[Neils]

From the evolving Beeb siote -

The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that Wasps - currently without a home - will play in next season's Championship.

But, having first rejected Worcester Warriors' application to participate on 16 December, the RFU has also now confirmed that they will not take part.

This followed discussions with Warriors' new owners, the Atlas Group.

Following their departure from Coventry after going into administration, Wasps remain without a ground to play at.

A Wasps spokesperson said: "We remain in positive dialogue with the RFU and thank them for their continued support as we work to secure our future.

"Recent events have highlighted, more than ever, the importance of long-term sustainable investment.

"Our focus remains on stabilising the club financially and Wasps playing in the Championship next season."

[Neils]

THey seem to have got somebody from Wasps to speak - maybe a comment on their site soon - please.

[Andywasp50]

there's a statement on the offy now:https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/wasps-confirm-return-for-202324-season/

[Neils]

there's a statement on the offy now:https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/wasps-confirm-return-for-202324-season/

That links to the December statement.

[Andywasp50]

there's a statement on the offy now:https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/wasps-confirm-return-for-202324-season/

That links to the December statement.

Sorry, missed that in my excitement!

[Neils]

Fuller BBC report -

Championship: RFU confirms Wasps' place for 2023-24 but not Worcester Warriors - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/64623377

[InBetweenWasp]

You'd think that with all of the recent scrutiny, that the RFU might opt to go for full and complete transparency and share the 'plan' or details of the application that we've submitted.

A fairly cryptic (or perhaps i'm reading into it too much) Tweet from the Wasps Legends account:

We look forward to working closely and collaboratively with Wasps RFC & FC in creating a thriving community

Difficult for the Amateur Club and the new entity in RFC to work closely and collaboratively if they're 100 miles apart.

[NellyWellyWaspy]

As part of proposals accepted by the sport's governing body, a groundshare agreement has been reached with a Midlands venue, which will be announced in the near future, to host its home games.

[andermt]

You'd think that with all of the recent scrutiny, that the RFU might opt to go for full and complete transparency and share the 'plan' or details of the application that we've submitted.

A fairly cryptic (or perhaps i'm reading into it too much) Tweet from the Wasps Legends account:

We look forward to working closely and collaboratively with Wasps RFC & FC in creating a thriving community

Difficult for the Amateur Club and the new entity in RFC to work closely and collaboratively if they're 100 miles apart.

They were working together before they went bust, all 3 teams had the same kit, ladies were training in Henley.

[Shugs]

As part of proposals accepted by the sport's governing body, a groundshare agreement has been reached with a Midlands venue, which will be announced in the near future, to host its home games.

For me that narrows it down to CBS or Solihull. Sixways wouldn?t be shared. Still time for something left field here??

[jamestaylor002]

As part of proposals accepted by the sport's governing body, a groundshare agreement has been reached with a Midlands venue, which will be announced in the near future, to host its home games.

For me that narrows it down to CBS or Solihull. Sixways wouldn?t be shared. Still time for something left field here??

Things will go up like napalm if its the CBSA.

[NellyWellyWaspy]

As part of proposals accepted by the sport's governing body, a groundshare agreement has been reached with a Midlands venue, which will be announced in the near future, to host its home games.

For me that narrows it down to CBS or Solihull. Sixways wouldn?t be shared. Still time for something left field here??

Could still be Sixways. Groundshare could mean football or another rugby team - Sixways Rugby (aka Stourbridge RFC First Team).