Supporters quickly flooded the club's Instagram account with messages of excitement, disbelief and cautious optimism.

One fan wrote: "Don't do this to me.... Don't give me hope"

Another pleaded: "Don't give me false hope"

A third declared: "Wasps are back!! 🧡🖤"

Others were equally enthusiastic.

"Buzzin!" wrote one supporter, while another added: "Please be true!"

One nostalgic fan even called for Canterbury to manufacture the club's first new shirt, with Magners returning as sponsor.

What happens next for Wasps?

The announcement marks another intriguing development for a club whose future has remained uncertain since its financial collapse.

In November 2024, Wasps announced they had secured development land in Kent as part of ambitious plans to build a new home.

The proposed development offered fresh hope that the former European champions could eventually return to professional rugby.

Just weeks earlier, the club had also submitted an expression of interest to join the RFU's new second-tier competition.

However, it remains unclear whether Sunday's announcement relates to those previous proposals or another stage of the club's revival.

The potential return comes amid wider efforts to revive some of English rugby's biggest names, with London Irish also linked with a return to professional rugby.

Wasps were one of the dominant forces in English rugby during the 2000s, winning four Premiership titles between 2003 and 2008.

They also lifted the European Cup twice, establishing themselves among the continent's elite.

But Sunday's post did not confirm a return date, competition or playing venue.

For now, supporters must wait to discover exactly what the club means by its latest message.

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