Premier 15s club Worcester Warriors have signed Penina Turova and Abi Castle ahead of the upcoming season.

Castle joins the side from fellow Premier 15s club Gloucester-Hartpury, while Turova has signed after featuring in Worcester University’s side last season.

“I’m really grateful for the opportunity Jo Yapp and the coaching team have given me," 24 year-old front row Castle said.

“I’m so excited to be stepping up to this level with such a welcoming team at Sixways.”

And 20 year-old front row Turova added: “It’s a whole new level of rugby for me and I can’t wait for the challenges ahead. I’m so grateful for this opportunity and I’m looking forward to seeing what the season has in store for us as a team.”

This comes after the club announced two other signings this week in forwards Philippa Rawbone and Charlotte Wright Hayley

Premier 15s clubs have now returned to stage two training but a return to play date has not yet been announced.