THE staff at Worcester Warriors have expressed both their commitment to the club and their anger at the continued 'broken promises' from the current owners via a statement on Friday afternoon.

It is down to them that the games this weekend will go ahead - University of Worcester Warriors vs Harlequins & Worcester Warriors vs Exeter Chiefs - as they continue to wait for their salaries to be paid in full.

This is what they said: "Yesterday morning Worcester Warriors staff met to decide the action we would be taking in light of further deadlines being missed.

"Despite not receiving our remaining 35% salary for August - and some players and staff from both teams nothing at all - we have chosen to do whatever we can to make sure the two games at the weekend can go ahead.

"Our motivations are entirely for the Warriors family, the continuation of top flight rugby at Sixways and to show our support for the playing staff who have shown outstanding professionalism and dedication.

"Recent events have added more stress to an already frustrating and uncertain situation for us all and we cannot promise this goodwill will continue indefinitely.

"We remain angry at the continual broken promises and lack of communication from those above and hope for new ownership to come in with a clean break from those currently in position.

"Our focus is now on getting the stadium ready for the supporters, who along with players and staff are the true beating heart of this great club. Full details for both games will be announced shortly.

"We are all extremely thankful for the messages of support we have received from rugby fans around the world."