Worcester given Friday deadline to prove Sixways is able to stage games

The game against Exeter at Sixways on Sunday has now been cast into major doubt.

Worcester boss Steve Diamond, pictured, faces an agonising wait to discover whether the Warriors will be allowed to fulfil Sunday’s Gallagher Premiership clash with Exeter (Aaron Chown/PA)

Worcester will be suspended from all competitions unless club chiefs provide the Rugby Football Union with safety certification to stage matches at Sixways Stadium by midday on Friday.

English rugby chiefs have written to the embattled Gallagher Premiership club, demanding proof of safety certificates to allow Warriors matches to continue.