LONDON Wasps have clinched the Zurich Premiership title for a record third time in succession and revealed they could change their name to Wycombe Wasps if their long-term future remains in the town.

The Men in Black have agreed a one year extension to their current groundshare deal with Wycombe Wanderers with a view to a 20-year long-term agreement if they get planning permission to increase the stadium's capacity from its current 10,000 limit to 15,000.

And Wasps, who regained their Premiership crown with a 39-14 victory over Leicester in the Zurich Grand Final at Twickenham on Saturday, May 14, say if that happens they could consider changing their name.

Fiona Hackett, media manager at London Wasps, said: "It would be a decision that the directors would make.

"It's a little odd that we are playing out in the Thames Valley and call ourselves London Wasps and I suspect in the future there will be talk to drop the London part. Whether that would mean a change to Wycombe Wasps or not I don't know."

Wasps chief executive David Davies admitted that if Wasps do stay in the town, a name change is something that could be considered.

He said: "London Wasps have no immediate plans to change the club's name. It is not something that we have even thought about in the short term but I would not rule out considering a change in the future. We are currently working hard to secure a long term future for the club in High Wycombe, and that remains our priority at present."

Leading figures in High Wycombe have added their weight to calls for a name change after the club signed the extension.

Doug Anson, Chairman of Wycombe District Council, said: "I was delighted to hear that London Wasps plan to stay in High Wycombe for another season.

"A name change for the team to Wycombe Wasps would be fantastic for the town and the district."

Margaret Draper, Wycombe Mayor, added: "There has always been a rugby-playing tradition in High Wycombe and to be the home ground for such a prestigious club as Wasps has given High Wycombe an extra dimension.

"I would be delighted if London Wasps were to change their name to Wycombe Wasps and look forward to a great celebration should this name be adopted."