The RFU has issued an update following the non-fulfilment of the round 11 Allianz Premier 15s match between Worcester Warriors and Wasps.
On Sunday 16 January, Worcester Warriors reported that no ambulance had arrived on site for the fixture at Sixways scheduled to be played that afternoon.
Women’s Premier 15s Minimum Operating Standards and Women’s Premier 15s League regulations state an accident and emergency ambulance staffed with paramedic crew must be present at each game.
The fixture was not played on the grounds of player welfare and safety, resulting in a non-fulfilment.
The Disputes Committee considered the facts, representations from the two clubs, relevant regulations and supporting documentation and concluded that the points should be awarded to Wasps. The result is recorded as 0-0, with five league points allocated to Wasps.*
No further penalty is to be applied to Worcester Warriors.
Additionally, Wasps’ Cliodhna Moloney, who is currently serving a three-week suspension (reduced to two having successfully completed the World Rugby Coaching Intervention), was due to miss the match at Sixways and is now free to play against Exeter Chiefs this weekend.
*Subject to appeal.