Search results for "wasps"
-
Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott column: Dan Carter can be a success like Jonny Wilkinson – if he learns French
Dan Carter is without doubt a sensational signing for Racing 92 – as big, or bigger, than Jonny Wilkinson was for...
-
Featured
/ 10 years agoTime to make Dylan Hartley England captain, Eddie
Hooker would make a superb England captain according to Northampton first team coach.
-
My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Richard Moon – former Harlequins scrum-half
I’ve got an embarrassingly long list of former clubs but Walsall RFC is where my playing days, aged five to 35,...
-
Latest News
/ 10 years agoHenry Slade out for four months
Henry Slade is set for a four-month spell on the sideline after sustaining a broken leg and ankle damage against Wasps...
-
Latest News
/ 10 years agoNathan Hughes named Premiership Player of the Month
Nathan Hughes was today acclaimed as a “sensational athlete” as he was named Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for...
-
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoTapping up is routine, admits RPA boos Damian Hopley
Players’ boss Damian Hopley insists the tapping-up of Premiership stars is rife and describes the current six-month rule relating to approaches...
-
Latest News
/ 10 years agoPremiership round 6 teams
Bath v Northampton Bath: Anthony Watson; Semesa Rokoduguni, Jonathan Joseph, Ollie Devoto, Matt Banahan; George Ford, Chris Cook; Nick Auterac, Rob...
-
Jeff Probyn
/ 10 years agoJeff Probyn column: Our home grow talent is blocked by foreign imports
After a brilliant display by all the Premiership teams in Europe last week, it would seem that there’s definitely not a...
-
Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: Which leader will march to England’s new drum beat?
Eddie Jones will appoint an England captain when the Red Rose squad meets in January to prepare for the Six Nations,...
-
Shane Williams
/ 10 years agoShane Williams column: So, could Dai Young and Rob Howley work together?
Rob Howley and Dai Young could be the dream ticket to succeed Warren Gatland. Wales will need a new head coach...
-
Jeremy Guscott
/ 10 years agoJeremy Guscott column: Eddie Jones should pick Wayne Smith, Shaun Edwards and Rob Baxter
What will Eddie Jones do with his assistant coaches? Andy Farrell, Graham Rowntree and Mike Catt have all had four years...
-
Latest News
/ 10 years agoDavid Strettle backs Sarries pair to bolster Eddie Jones’ staff
David Strettle believes the “inspirational” Saracens coaching duo of Alex Sanderson and Paul Gustard are just the men to turn England‘s...
-
Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Peter Lydon – London Scottish and former Stade Francais and Ulster full-back
1. Lovejoy Chawatama – Showed great potential for London Scottish and England Students last year. Really humble guy and great work...
-
Latest News
/ 10 years agoPremiership round 5 teams
Exeter v Harlequins Exeter: Phil Dollman; Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Ian Whitten, James Short; Gareth Steenson, Will Chudley; Ben Moon, Jack...
-
My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Mark Bakewell – former Eastern Suburbs player and Bath coach
With more than 400 games as a player (prop and back row) and coach, Eastern Suburbs in Sydney is definitely my...
-
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoManu Tuilagi will be offered £1.6m by Worcester
Centre will be paid a world record £750,000 next season if he agrees to make the switch to Warriors.
-
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoDave Denton ‘can cure Bath’s hangover’ from Sam Burgess
Bath‘s new back row signing David Denton will make a huge impact at the Rec according to first team coach Toby...
-
Latest News
/ 10 years agoChampions Cup round 2 teams
Pool 1 Toulouse v Oyonnax Toulouse: Clément Poitrenaud; Maxime Médard, Gael Fickou, Florian Fritz, Timoci Matanavou; Luke McAlister, Jean-Marc Doussain; Vasil...
-
Latest News
/ 10 years agoWIN tickets to the London Double Header
The Rugby Paper has teamed up with Green Flag, Premiership Rugby’s Official Breakdown Cover Supplier, to offer 10 fans the chance...
-
Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain on the big debate: Call in Sir Clive, Jones, Baxter, Mallinder and Edwards
Ian Ritchie has a solution to England‘s coaching future staring him in the face: Appoint Sir Clive Woodward as RFU performance...
-
My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Mark Jones – former Scarlets and Wales wing now Rotherham coach
Hopefully my rugby career has plenty of miles left on the clock – the long commute from Llanelli to Rotherham certainly...
-
Featured
/ 10 years agoWales bid to keep Shaun Edwards from RFU
Wales have presented Shaun Edwards with a brand new contract and asked him to sign on for four more years. The...
-
Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoA preview of the Champions Cup pools
By Brendan Gallagher Pool 1: Saracens, Ulster Toulouse and Oyonnax Overview: Saracens had 15 players involved in the World Cup but...
-
Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoEuro clubs must not let RWC have all the epics
By Brendan Gallagher To borrow heavily from the great Tom Petty, “too much ain’t enough”, although I fancy the rock maestro...
-
20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Jonah Holmes – Yorkshire Carnegie wing
Enjoying the break? It was nice to have a couple of days off after the game against Moseley last Sunday. We’ve...
-
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoEvans named Premiership Player of the Month
Top points scorer wins monthly accolade after unerring performance with boot for Quins
-
Latest News
/ 10 years agoPremiership round 4 teams
Exeter v Leicester Exeter: Phil Dollman; Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Ian Whitten, James Short; Gareth Steenson (Capt.), Will Chudley; Ben Moon,...
-
Latest News
/ 10 years agoJimmy Gopperth three-week ban confirmed
Jimmy Gopperth’s three week ban for striking Mathew Tait was withheld at an appeal last night. The Wasps fly-half will not...
-
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoJames Haskell is like an 18-year-old all over again
James Haskell may not be the young buck he once was but his teammates can be forgiven for thinking so watching...
-
Latest News
/ 10 years agoInterview: James Horwill
James Horwill on Harlequins‘ start to the season and facing English and European opposition for the first time As Harlequins approach...
-
Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: Big-bucks Sam Burgess short-changed by England
Sam Burgess is the swagman, that’s why it’s hard to summon huge sympathy for the way his cross-code sortie into Rugby...
-
Latest News
/ 10 years agoPremiership round 3 teams
Bath v Harlequins Bath: Anthony Watson; Semesa Rokoduguni, Ollie Devoto, Kyle Eastmond, Matt Banahan; George Ford, Niko Matawalu; Max Lahiff, Rob...
-
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoJimmy Gopperth backs Alex Lozowski to be best 10 of the lot
Wasps fly-half is destined for stardom according to club colleague.
-
Latest News
/ 10 years agoNorthampton up to but NOT over salary cap
Northampton have become the latest club to come out and say they were not one of the clubs who agreed settlements...
-
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoHenry Thomas: I’ll state case for England
Overlooked England tighthead has his sights firmly set on a Six Nations recall following the national side’s troubles at the scrum.
-
Featured
/ 10 years agoGet Warren Gatland in and sort RFU mess says Mike Friday
RFU chiefs must pay whatever it takes to buy Warren Gatland out of his Wales contract, according to former England 7s...
-
Latest News
/ 10 years agoPremiership round 2 teams
Exeter v London Irish Exeter: Phil Dollman; Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Ian Whitten, James Short; Gareth Steenson (Capt.), Will Chudley; Ben...
-
English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoElliot Daly’s looking to put hand up for England
Wasps centre believes another stellar club season can boost his international claims after overcoming the disappointment of England rejection.
-
Latest News
/ 11 years agoWorcester stun Northampton in season opener
A last gasp-drop goal from Tom Heathcote helped Worcester celebrate their return to the Premiership with 13-12 win over Northampton last...
-
Club Rugby
/ 11 years agoBristol’s risen Phoenix Gavin Henson is enjoying his revival
The one good thing about hitting rock bottom is that the only way is up – but as Gavin Henson can...
-
Latest News
/ 11 years agoPremiership round 1 teams
Bath v Exeter Bath: Tom Homer; Semesa Rokoduguni, Matt Banahan, Kyle Eastmond, Anthony Watson; George Ford, Chris Cook; Nick Auterac, Ross...
-
Latest News
/ 11 years agoMorgan in midfield for Wales against South Africa
Tyler Morgan will start at outside centre in Wales’ World Cup quarter-final against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday. The twice-capped...
-
Nick Cain
/ 11 years agoNick Cain previews the Premiership season
The English game is in urgent need of a lift after the Red Rose blight at the World Cup, and, thankfully,...
-
Jeremy Guscott
/ 11 years agoJeremy Guscott column: Central contracts and fewer games will help us build a far better future
The rugby world is envious of England‘s mammoth financial resources but they are laughing at us now, having seen how ineffectual...
-
Nick Cain
/ 11 years agoNick Cain column: Kiwi coaches rule – and that’s good for game
Wales have done it with Warren Gatland, and so have Ireland with Joe Schmidt, and Scotland with Vern Cotter. However, England’s...
-
Latest News
/ 11 years agoWales beat Fiji to go top in Pool of Death
Wales are in prime position to reach the World Cup quarter-finals following a 23-13 win over Fiji in Cardiff today. Warren...
-
Latest News
/ 11 years agoJoseph and Morgan in England XV to take on Australia
As expected, Jonathan Joseph and Ben Morgan will make their return for England after being named in England’s starting XV to...
-
20 Questions
/ 11 years ago20 Questions: Phil Dowson – Worcester back-row
How’s pre-season going? The boys are working hard. We had a ten day break in Tignes which was brilliant and the...
-
Latest News
/ 11 years agoWales forced to change three against Fiji
Injuries have forced Wales to make three changes to their starting XV ahead of their game against Fiji on Thursday. With...
-
My Life in Rugby
/ 11 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Chas Cusani – former Orrell lock
My reputation as a ‘no-holds barred’ player may have gone before me during 20 years with Orrell, Lancashire and the North,...















