THE Rugby Football Union have given Worcester Warriors five days in which to sort out their finances before being suspended from all rugby. 

A statement from the RFU has said they have until midnight on Monday, September 26 to evidence they have insurance cover in place, availability of funds to meet the monthly payroll, and a credible plan to take the club forward. 

Warriors also now have another deadline for this weekend's Gallagher Premiership fixture at Sixways.

Worcester are due to host Newcastle Falcons and like they were last week, the club have been told by the RFU they have until 12PM on Thursday 22 September in which to provide the neccessary evidence to prove they can host the fixture. 

The full statement from the RFU reads: "We are grateful to the staff at Worcester Warriors for their hard work in being able to provide the required information to allow the games to go ahead last weekend and in the week ahead.  

"The RFU has set the same conditions for the matches this weekend to go ahead as were in place for the previous weekend.  These must be met by noon on Thursday 22 September as, in particular, Newcastle Falcons will be travelling on Friday 23 September.

"However, all parties remain concerned that the lack of available funds will not allow the club to be sustainable over the long term.  

"In particular, the RFU is aware that insurance cover is only in place until midnight on Monday 26 September.  

"Therefore, the RFU has written to Worcester Warriors to confirm they will be suspended from all competitions, including the Gallagher Premiership, Allianz Premier 15s and Allianz Cup if the club cannot evidence insurance cover in place, availability of funds to meet the monthly payroll, and a credible plan to take the club forward, by 5pm on 26 September. "