Worcester Warriors have announced that the club is under new ownership following its successful sale to a consortium.
The primary funder is Errol Pope, alongside Jed McCrory, Scott Priestnall and former Premiership Rugby player David Seymour.
Pope is a finance specialist in property and commodity trading and has a passion for community-led projects in sport.
🏟️ Worcester Warriors can today announce that the Club is now under new ownership.
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— Worcester Warriors ⚔️ (@WorcsWarriors) October 1, 2018
The new owners are committed to keeping the club at Sixways and investing above a certain threshold into the rugby budget.
“Our search has been extensive. The whole process has been a thorough one,” said Warriors chairman Bill Bolsover.
“To ensure we found the right owners who have the backing to take this club forward.
“Having met with numerous potential new owners and investors we have found long-term owners who are capable of taking the club to the next level.”