WORCESTER Warriors head coach Carl Hogg will leave the club when his contract ends this summer.

Hogg has been with Worcester since 2013, forming part of the coaching team that oversaw British and Irish Cup success and promotion from the Championship in 2015 before helping Warriors retain their Aviva Premiership status over the last two seasons.

Hogg said: “I am looking forward to focusing on the next stage of my rugby journey.

“Worcester Warriors have experienced some turbulent times since I arrived five seasons ago but I feel proud to have navigated the club through this difficult and volatile period.

"Importantly we have ensured Premiership rugby at Sixways since returning to the top flight.

“With the appointment of Alan Solomons as director of rugby, now is the right time to take up my next challenge in coaching.

“I have experienced a huge amount over the last five season at Warriors and wish the club every success in the future.”

Former Scotland flanker Hogg, 48, was initially brought in from Gloucester as number two to then director of rugby Dean Ryan.

He took joint charge with Nick Johnston when Ryan left in June 2016 and was then given sole responsibility but Warriors struggled for results.

Galashiels-born Hogg, who played for Yorkshire Carnegie, returned to his role as head coach when Gary Gold was appointed director of rugby in January 2017.

Warriors chairman Bill Bolsover said: “I wish to place on record the club’s thanks to Carl for his unstinting commitment during his time at Sixways and wish him well in his next role where I am sure he will add real value.”