Worcester Warriors to rebrand as Sixways Rugby and withdraw bid to enter Championship next seasonThe name Worcester Warriors will no longer exist in English club rugby after the new owners announced a rebrandWorcester Warriors have withdrawn their proposal to play in the Championship next season and are to change the club's name to Sixways Rugby, new owners Atlas have confirmed. Worcester Warriors announced they will no longer try and pursue a place in the RFU Championship next seasonO'Toole told BBC Hereford & Worcester: "We're unable and unwilling to sign what we see as an over onerous and overreaching participation agreement. Twitter Due to your consent preferences, you’re not able to view this Privacy Options"The name [Worcester Warriors], sadly, will disappear," O'Toole added. "We are rebranding as Sixways Rugby. This decision will clearly upset and disappoint a number of people, but the sad fact of life is the Worcester Warriors brand and the Worcester Warriors business has gone.
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