MATT Everard believes the unique circumstances surrounding Worcester Warriors return to the sport has created a special between the club and its supporters.
Worcester announced their return to professional rugby in April last year and ended the campaign as Champ Rugby champions.
Fans flocked back to Sixways Stadium this season to watch Warriors after the club previously entered administration in September 2022.
And Worcester ended a memorable first campaign back on the pitch with victory against Bedford Blues in the play-off final.
Everard penned a letter to the club’s supporters and stakeholders prior to the club’s play-off final victory.
And the Worcester head coach singled out the club’s supporters for special praise following a fairytale end to the 2025/26 season.
Speaking before the club’s play-off final victory, Everard said: “I feel the title fans does not do justice to the very special connection the players and staff have with our supporters.
“Rugby fans are special, but then there’s Warriors fans. Special, due to the unique circumstances you have all been put through to support the club.
“The devastating low of administration and non-existence, to the return of the club we all love, and now to a final.
“When I rack my brains I can’t recall of any group of supporters, players, or management that have been through that in sport.
“When I think about the unique decision Christopher Holland made in having all the fans on the field at Sixways at the final whistle at all home games.
“Seeing the love between players, management, and fans – having real personal conversations on the field post-battle, is not normal in sport.
“It is special. It is unique. We do things differently at Worcester Warriors.
“We knew from day one that our first season back wasn’t going to be perfect; progression is never linear.
“As a playing department, we aspire to create the feeling of a home at the club.
“A place where we work to express the best versions of ourselves, a place where we are desperate to improve, a place we can enjoy being ourselves.
“When you care about each other both on and off the field, value effort over everything else, and have good people in the building, over time that progression will be positive.
“From myself and the whole team, the deepest thanks go to you for all your support throughout the season.
“From amazing afternoons and nights at Sixways, to the furthest away trips to Caldy and Cornwall – you have been nothing short of incredible, in voice, positivity, and commitment.
“The players have shown belief, resilience, and togetherness to get to the Champ Final. As a playing department, we have set ourselves challenges throughout the season.
“There are special seasons, and then there is this season. Thank you for everything.”
