Wasps and Worcester to cut player wages by 25%

Wasps and Worcester Warriors have both announced that they will cut players' salaries by 25% following the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

In a statement, Worcester confirmed that the pay cut will be effective from April 1 and that the reduction will not apply to staff below a certain salary threshold.

"We appreciate this is not an ideal situation for anyone but we hope that with the support of our loyal and dedicated staff in these difficult and challenging times that we can manage our way through this period," said the Premiership club.

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"These are extraordinary times which call for extraordinary and robust measures," Wasps chief executive Stephen Vaughan told the club website.

"I spoke with (interim head coach) Lee Blackett and senior members of the playing squad last night [Thursday], and we then communicated this message to the wider team and colleagues.

"I could not be more proud of their response, understanding and determination to help the club in such testing times."