Wasps acquire land for fourth home in Kent

Former Premiership side Wasps has taken a step closer to moving to Kent and building a new stadium in the county.

The rugby club has acquired land in Swanley on a 10-year option to become its fourth home, after spending most of its existence in London before moving to High Wycombe in 2002 and Coventry in 2014.

Wasps collapsed in October 2022 with debts of £95m and made 167 players and staff redundant, just days after fellow West Midlands Premiership rugby club Worcester Warriors also went into administration.

Owner Chris Holland, who also owns Worcester Warriors said: ‘It is very rewarding that we have managed to achieve this milestone with the support of key stakeholders.

“It brings our aspiration of a new home in the region closer and hopefully demonstrates our determination to recover WASPS sustainably.”