Ruddock resigns at Worcester

Ruddock arrived at Sixways in 2007

Worcester Warriors director of rugby Mike Ruddock has resigned following the club's relegation from the Premiership.

The former Wales Grand Slam-winning coach had been in charge at Sixways since 2007 following the departure of John Brain.

Warriors were relegated from English rugby's top flight after suffering a 12-10 at Leeds on Sunday.

Academy manager Andrew Stanley will take charge of the team for the last game of the season against Gloucester.

Ruddock said: "As director of rugby I take full responsibility for the situation we find ourselves in. Ultimately our inability to win close games has cost us dearly.

"I would like to thank the chairman, Cecil Duckworth, for his fantastic support during my time at the club.

"I am devastated that I have not been able to deliver the success both he and the fans at Sixways deserve.

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"I am sure that the squad that has been put together for next season will bounce straight back up and that they will be even stronger for the experience. I truly wish Worcester Warriors every success for the future."

Chairman Duckworth added: "I have always enjoyed a fantastic relationship with Mike and I would firstly like to thank him for his contribution to Worcester Warriors during his tenure.

"Throughout his time at the club, Mike has always strived to develop an infrastructure that will enable the club to continue to grow and develop an enterprising style of rugby.

"The results this season have been incredibly disappointing and Mike has taken full responsibility for this.

"We will now look to take the club forward under new leadership. Our focus now switches to the search for a successor.

"With our recruitment of players for next season to add to the current squad I am sure they will guide us back into the Guinness Premiership at the first time of asking."

Ruddock won the Grand Slam with Wales in 2005 before leaving a year later.

He guided Warriors to 10th place in his first season in charge as well as taking them to the European Challenge Cup final, which they lost to Bath.

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