Rumours that Richmond Rugby Club are to leave their home ground and move to Reading are speculation according to a spokesman.

Speculation about the move began earlier this season when Richmond Council were put under pressure from residents to block planning permission to enlarge the stadium and expand sporting facilities.

Simon Gillham Marketing Director of the rugby club said: "Moving to Reading is only one option we are looking at. There are lots of different possibilities open to us. We are looking at planning permission to expand here. We do not want to move and we are looking at how we can do things that will benefit all parties."

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