Wasps could be resurrected in the second tier of English rugby after applying for a place in next season's expanded Championship.
Wasps could be resurrected in the second tier of English rugby after they applied for a place in next season's expanded Championship.However the Rugby Football Union has invited bids to join a new second tier, expanded from 12 to 14 teams, from next season.
"Our efforts have always been focused on returning Wasps to a league that shares our values and to be able to compete at the highest level," said owner Chris Holland.Wasps, who were based in High Wycombe and latterly Coventry before their demise, aim to restart the club in the south east, with a focus onHolland has told the BBC they "have been working closely with stakeholders to ensure a smooth and successful transition to our new home".
Wasps are also looking for a new competition to return to the women's game. They completed the 2022-2023 campaign in the top-tier Premiership Women's Rugby before stepping out of the elite. Holland also owns Worcester Warriors, who are set to submit their own bid for a place in the men's Championship, while the prospective owner of London Irish - the third top-flight club to go out of business in the 2022-2023 campaign - says he has also entered the club into the process.
The possibility of promotion to the top-tier Premiership from the Championship returns this season, with the Championship winners set to take on the Premiership's bottom club in a two-legged play-off, provided they meet various entry criteria.
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