By JP
October 15 2025

Sixways will shake on Friday 17 October when Worcester Warriors take the field against Ampthill — and make no mistake, this one’s about more than victory.
It’s about domination.
It’s about momentum.
It’s about claiming the full five points
Showing that the Warriors’ resurgence is real.
Head coach Matt Everard has demanded nothing less than a complete performance — fast, physical, and ruthless. “Win well, win big, and keep the pressure on,” has been the message all week as Worcester look to climb the Championship table and prove that Sixways is a fortress once more.
Matt Rogerson’s leadership has set the tone: relentless, uncompromising, and unifying.(injured at present)
The Warriors captain embodies the club’s new heartbeat — drive through the contact, win the gain line, and never ease off. Behind him, the Worcester pack have become a fearsome unit, anchored by the power and precision of Livai Natave, Ashley Challenger, and Austin Wallis. Around the park, Abdul Al-Kareem and Thabo Ndimande continue to grow into a ball-carrying powerhouses, the kind of players who relish a battle under the lights.

The half-back pairing of Lloyd Williams and Will Reed has given Worcester the control and tempo that Championship defences struggle to live with. Expect Reed’s boot to pin Ampthill deep and Williams’ quick service to unleash the firepower outside — Billy Twelvetrees, Tom Seabrook, Roma Zheng, and the electrifying Louis Brown in the back three, all capable of turning half-chances into highlight reels.
Ampthill will come determined, heavy in the set-piece and confident in close quarters — but Sixways on a Friday night is a different world. The stands will shake, the chants will roll, and the Warriors faithful will demand nothing less than a performance worthy of their passion.
For Worcester, this is about intent — not just four points, but FIVE. A bonus-point win would send a clear message across the league: that the Warriors are back, building, and aiming high.
So get there early, bring your voice, and let Sixways sing once more. Because when the lights hit the blue and gold, and that first whistle sounds, it’s not just rugby — it’s Worcester.
Kick-off: 7.45pm Sixways Stadium.
Worcester Warriors v Ampthill.
Five points up for grabs.
One club, one mission.
"Come On You Warriors".