Cov Rugby Club Chairman - Only One Rugby Team In Cov

Last updated : 21 September 2014 By Covsupport News Service

Coventry Rugby Club Chairman Jon Sharp is concerned about the prospect of London Wasps Rugby Club playing at the Ricoh Arena.

Obviously we are very concerned about Wasps, or any other Premiership club, coming into the city,” said Sharp to those present at Coventry's win over Old Albanians yesterday.

“We would be very happy for Wasps to play some headline games at the Ricoh Arena, that makes sense and we would support that because it would be good for rugby in the city. But there is only one team in Coventry, and that’s Coventry Rugby.

“We have received assurances from the City Council that nothing will be done without gaining our full approval or prior consultation.

“There has not been any of either, and while we are trying to get clarity from the Council, if a deal has been done behind the scenes it would be a betrayal of everything that the club, our supporters and our sponsors have done in the last four years.”

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