Worcester, along with Wasps, have also stated their intention to resurrect their women's side.

"We respect the process that the RFU has laid out and will update you as and when we have more information on progress," Worcester's club statement said.

"In the meantime, we will be hosting service and legend rugby matches from early 2025 and we are at an advanced stage with a possible return for women's rugby in Worcester, which forms an important part of our rugby strategy going forward."

Lyndsay Whiting, nee O'Donnell, played for Worcester for 12 years and is welcoming a potential return for the club.

"It's really exciting and and I'm sure the great supporters we had will be delighted," she told BBC Hereford & Worcester.

After the Warriors men's side went into administration, the women's team secured separate funding to finish the 2023-2024 season.

"It was difficult at the time (when the club went into administration) as we thought we were separate from the men's side and we had started the season," Whiting added.

"But we got pulled out and then people had to find new clubs and jobs because it wasn't just the players but the staff as well."

The side pulled out of Premiership Women's Rugby in October 2023 after sponsors Cube International withdrew their financial backing.

"We still have our team WhatsApp group and message on it," said Whiting.

"I'm not sure if people will return to the club as they had to change so much and relocate to keep playing rugby.

"There might be some who would go back but there would need to be guarantees in place as no one wants to go through that again."