Worcester Warriors Appoint Everard Head Coach Ahead Championship Return

Worcester Warriors are set to return to professional rugby union in the RFU Championship for the 2025/26 season, two and a half years after entering administration. The club has appointed Matt Everard, former defence coach at Leicester Tigers, as their new head coach to lead the team’s resurgence. Everard, who has coaching experience from Wasps and Leicester, expressed pride in joining a club with a loyal community and rich history, emphasizing his commitment to building a passionate and hardworking team. CEO Stephen Vaughan highlighted Everard's leadership, elite level experience, and understanding of the club's values as key to rebuilding Worcester Warriors from the ground up. Due to the club's unique situation, they are in the process of assembling a completely new squad, with player announcements expected to be released frequently soon. Vaughan assured that the club is being considerate to the teams players are joining from, but is eager to reveal the new roster to fans in the near future.