BACKS coach Shane Howarth has left Worcester Warriors by mutual consent.

Howarth, who joined the club in the summer of 2013, helped initiate an exciting style of attacking back play during his time at Sixways.

Warriors director of rugby Dean Ryan said: "We would like to thank Shane for his contribution in developing our back play during these transitional years.

β€œHe has played an integral part of what we are building here at Worcester and I will always be grateful for his support during his time at the club.”

Howarth, a former Wales international, said: "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Worcester and will look back upon it with fond memories.”