New training ground plans for Wasps move forward

Wasps have moved a step closer to building a new permanent training base in the West Midlands.

The Premiership club, which relocated to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena in 2014, hope to establish a new training ground in Royal Leamington Spa.

Members of Old Leamingtonians RFC have agreed a majority vote in favour of the club setting up home there.

Wasps, who currently train at Broadstreet RFC in Coventry, will begin working on a planning application.

Nick Eastwood, chief executive of Wasps Group, said: “We are delighted that the members of Old Leamingtonians RFC have agreed a majority vote in favour of Wasps building a permanent training base at The Crofts on Bericote Road.

“We have established a very positive relationship with Old Leamingtonians and will now work closely with them to draw up, agree and submit a planning application.

“We are grateful for the co-operation of Old Leamingtonians along with other stakeholders and third parties, and look forward to working with them in the future to deliver a top-quality training centre.

“We continue to operate from the training base at Broadstreet RFC, and are very grateful to the club for the continued support in the use of their excellent facilities.”