THE OWNERS of Worcester Warriors would not consider selling to investors who would move the club away from the city.

Warriors have confirmed Sixways Holdings Limited would not "risk the future stability of the club" by relocating to a different part of the country.

The club have also stated that a condition of any sale would state that the Aviva Premiership outfit "must remain in Worcester".

Warriors have been forced to clarify the owners' intentions after chairman Bill Bolsover refused to rule out a controversial move despite admitting it was "highly unlikely".

But in a statement from the club today, Bolsover said: “Last week I was able to reassure supporters that it was highly unlikely that a new owner would relocate the club.

“I can now confirm that selling the club to investors who might want to move it away from Worcester is not something that Sixways Holdings Limited would consider.

“The West Midlands is the prime location for the club to continue to engage and grow what is already a strong support-base in the area.

“Sixways Holdings Limited has invested significantly in the current facilities and will not risk the future stability of the club by allowing it to be moved to another part of the country."