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Browne out to give Scottish an extra edge

3 March 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Upon his return from England U20s camp, London Scottish loanee Harry Browne is determined to help his side stop the rot and […]

Joe puts his faith in Martin to impress

18 February 2024 0 comments

By PAUL MARTIN Joe Launchbury has backed the returning George Martin to make an instant impact in England’s Six Nations campaign. The Leicester forward, 22, […]

Launchbury’s impressed by French fitness

31 December 2023 0 comments

TRP Podcast By NICK POWELL Joe Launchbury feels giant Toulouse lock Emmanuel Meafou’s form reflects a growing trend of Top 14 forwards adding fitness alongside […]

Quins are in strong position, says Joe

24 December 2023 0 comments

By NICK POWELL Harlequins lock Joe Launchbury feels it’s crucial his team display strong form over the festive period as they strive to adapt their […]

Premiership previews: Round nine

22 December 2023 0 comments

After an enthralling fortnight of European rugby that showcased exceptional performances by English clubs, the Gallagher Premiership roars back into action. Round nine promises gripping […]

Series 3, Episode 19: Champions Cup recap and Big Game preview with Joe Launchbury

20 December 2023 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast’s final episode of 2023 looks back at two thrilling weekends of Champions Cup action as well as looking ahead to the […]

Dream Team with Ashley Johnson

17 December 2023 0 comments

The former Springboks, Cheetahs, Wasps & Moseley hooker/no. 8 chooses the best XV he has played with or against… 1. Os du Randt – I […]

French power will be so tough to overcome

10 December 2023 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK English clubs are up against it in the Champions Cup because they are competing against French clubs which […]

Launchbury happy to be back where it all started

19 November 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Joe Launchbury has returned to the club where his career started, and nearly ended, 14 years ago. He is now one of […]

Launchbury can make Borthwick think again

19 November 2023 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED SIMON Shaw mastered a wide range of rugby’s arts and sciences, but not even he could find a way of shedding […]

Anderson aims to be a starter

19 November 2023 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Harlequins full-back Cameron Anderson believes doing the hard yards in London Scottish’s survival fight last season will help him in his hunt […]

Premiership Derby Weekend preview

17 November 2023 0 comments

Round six of the Gallagher Premiership ignites local pride and historic rivalries with three intense derbies set to take place. Bath face Bristol under the […]

Harlequins ease home as Dombrandt calls shots

5 November 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Harlequins ………………….. 40pts Tries: Riley 16, Lamb 26, David 37, Dombrandt 49, Lynagh 53, Green 75 Conversions: Evans 18, 26, 38, 50; […]

Premiership Rugby weekly previews: Round Two

20 October 2023 0 comments

While England’s upcoming World Cup semi-final showdown with the Springboks holds a prominent place in the minds of English rugby fans, the second week of […]

Gloucester hold off Harlequins fightback

24 September 2023 0 comments

By SAM BYTHEWAY Gloucester …….25pts Tries: Reeves 4, Jones 10, Morris 17 Conversions: Evans 11, 18 Penalties: Evans 16, Evans 68 Harlequins ……. 17pts Tries: […]

Dream Team with Billy Searle

16 April 2023 0 comments

Billy Searle, the former Worcester, Bath, Wasps, Bristol & Plymouth fly-half, chooses the best XV he has played with or against 1. Marc Thomas – […]

Why Joe deserves a decent break

29 January 2023 1 comment

CHRIS HEWETT “If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have no luck at all.” These words, or something like them, have been sung by […]

Japanese League One round-up: Champions fight for opening win

18 December 2022 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK Champions Saitama Wild Knights kicked off their title defence with a gritty 22-19 comeback win over Brave Lupus Tokyo courtesy of Takuya […]

Dream Team with Tom Cruse

4 December 2022 0 comments

Tom Cruse, The Edinburgh and former Wasps, London Irish, Rotherham & Macclesfield hooker chooses the best XV he has played with or against… 1. Robin […]

Quins confirm Launchbury signing

21 November 2022 0 comments

Harlequins have confirmed the signing of Joe Launchbury for the 2023/24 season. It was first reported that Quins were set to sign Launchbury on The […]

Launchbury set for stint in Japan

6 November 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former Wasps skipper Joe Launchbury is set to move to Japan on a short-term deal with Toyota Verblitz who […]

Marchant misses out as Jones makes changes for Autumn Internationals

26 September 2022 1 comment

Joe Marchant was among the missing names from England’s training squad as Eddie Jones tinkered with his squad for England’s Autumn International campaign. Harlequins teammate […]

Dream Team with Antonio TJ Harris

18 September 2022 1 comment

The Jersey Reds and former North Otago, Bedford, Nottingham & Wasps hooker, chooses the best XV he has played with or against 1. Simon McIntyre […]

Dream Team

26 June 2022 1 comment

JAMES GASKELL, THE FORMER WASPS AND SALE SHARKS LOOSE FORWARD, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Andrew Sheridan – ‘Big […]

Our skills let us down -Blackett

12 June 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES WASPS just failed to qualify for the Heineken Champions Cup, losing out to London Irish on the final day of the regular […]

We’ll have to be at our very best, says Blackett

1 May 2022 0 comments

Coach: Lee Blackett LEE Blackett says every match for the rest of the season is a knock-out one for Wasps who are in contention to […]

Saints aim to buck the trend and make up for their Gloucester nightmare

13 March 2022 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW…Northampton v WaspsToday. Kick-off 3pm, Franklin’s GardensHAVING lost sleep in the wake of last week’s dispiriting 35-30 loss against Gloucester, versatile Saints […]

England’s attack is progressing, says Eddie Jones

10 March 2022 1 comment

Eddie Jones feels England’s attack has been progressing through the Six Nations despite scoring one try against each of Scotland and Wales. This weekend, England […]

Barbeary’s time must come says Blackett

13 February 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Wasps …………….41pts Tries: Miller 2, Alo 21, Stooke 38, Odogwu 68 70; Barbeary 74, 80 Conversions: Gopperth 22, 69, 80 Bath ………………..24pts […]

Wasps take a French lesson in tackle law

23 January 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Munster v Wasps Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Thomond Park WASPS have focused on the breakdown ahead of today’s visit to Thomond Park […]

Sale Sharks v Wasps Preview: Sharks captain Ross returns

31 December 2021 0 comments

Captain Jono Ross returns to the side as Sale Sharks host Wasps at the AJ Bell Stadium in Saturday’s New Year’s Day 2:00 PM kick […]

Barbeary returns to the back row

12 December 2021 3 comments

PREVIEW…Wasps v MunsterToday. Kick-off 3.15pm, Coventry Building Society ArenaThe boy’s back: Alfie Barbeary returns to the Wasps starting line-up for the first time since AprilPICTURE: […]

Hard to replicate those post-war halcyon days

10 October 2021 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools RUGBY success at Christ’s Hospital School over the decades has been sporadic but the Horsham […]

Bassett can’t wait to join the party

19 September 2021 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Buzzing: Josh Bassett can’t wait to get started this season PICTURES: Getty ImagesWASPS have been left kicking their heels on the doorstep […]

De Chaves joins Wasps

19 September 2021 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS WASPS brought in lock Sebastian de Chaves on a short-term deal two days before the Premiership season started.The 30-year-old 6ft 6in South African […]

Are World 12s a good idea for the game?

12 September 2021 1 comment

COULD BESAYS JOE LAUNCHBURY JOE Launchbury has strong reservations about the newly-proposed World 12s tournament and insists: “They would have to make more weeks in […]

Zero tolerance is still way forward insists Blackett

5 September 2021 0 comments

■By PAUL REES LEE Blackett believes there should be no let-up in the drive to eliminate dangerous challenges after referees showed a higher tolerance threshold […]

Surely Robson’s ready for a first start now, Eddie

20 June 2021 0 comments

By NEIL FISSLER Pushing for his first start: Dan Robson takes on Paolo Garbisi during the Six NationsPICTURE: Getty ImagesIF JUSTICE prevails in the coming […]

Wasps search for Paolo Odogwu replacement

6 June 2021 0 comments

The Premiership club confirmed earlier this week their breakthrough wing/centre had ruptured his ACL

Wasps star Alfie Barbeary doesn’t want to play numbers game

9 May 2021 0 comments

Now on the mend from a series of leg injuries, Barbeary wants to get back on track at Wasps whether it be at flanker or hooker

Wasps captain Joe Launchbury to miss Lions tour

Wasps confirm worst fears on Joe Launchbury knee injury

27 April 2021 0 comments

Joe Launchbury knocked out of Lions contention with scans confirming serious knee injury

England hit by withdrawal of Launchbury and Marler ahead of Six Nations

25 January 2021 0 comments

Charlie Ewels and Tom West come into the England squad, as Eddie Jones loses 141 caps’ worth of experience

Tizard: My time training with England has made me want to emulate Joe Launchbury

16 January 2021 2 comments

LESSONS learned from England’s finest are underpinning Hugh Tizard’s push to mix it with the best. Harlequins lock Tizard, 20, right, began last year on […]

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter

‘We just didn’t play well enough’, Baxter admits

3 January 2021 0 comments

Rob Baxter and Lee Blackett gives their thoughts on Wasps’ 34-5 triumph over Exeter Chiefs at the Ricoh Arena

Wasps 34-5 Exeter: Physicality was shock for Chiefs says Blackett

3 January 2021 1 comment

Exeter Chiefs unbeaten record crumbles at the hands of ravenous Wasps

Wasps’ Academy gems get another chance to shine

27 December 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Top prospect: Wasps forward Alfie Barbeary WASPS will again unleash their youthful No.8-9-10 axis of Alfie Barbeary, Will Porter and Charlie Atkinson […]

Wasps 33-14 Montpellier: Alfie Barbeary puts the sting back into Wasps

20 December 2020 2 comments

Wasps flanker Barbeary outshines Louis Picamoles in convincing victory for the Premiership club over Montpellier

Blackett: Players had option to pull out

13 December 2020 1 comment

WASPS’ director of rugby Lee Blackett questioned EPCR’s approach to the Covid situation in the Dragons’ camp. He said: “EPCR were aware of the situation […]

Billy bags a score as Skivington lads come good again

29 November 2020 0 comments

■ By ROGER PANTING BILLY Twelvetrees scored 20 points Gloucester recovered from last week’s wor-rying 38-15 defeat at the hands of Leicester with a convincing […]