All posts tagged "Wasps"
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoBrad Davis leaves Wasps and joins Ospreys
Defence coach Brad Davis will leave Wasps at the end of the season to join Ospreys. The former Rugby League...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: This jealous snub only undermines the awards
There is something badly amiss in the shortlist for the 2016 Players’ Player of the Year award. The absence of a...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 10 years agoBrendan Gallagher laments the passing of rugby’s great occasion – the Middlesex Sevens
For decades the last weekend of April/first weekend of May always meant the Middlesex Sevens and although time moves on I’m...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: Joe Lauchbury is fixing a steely gaze on his new challenges
Joe Launchbury knows what it is like to be the young, blue-eyed boy of the England pack. The Wasps lock also...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 10 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Aadel Kardooni- former Wasps, Leicester and England ‘A’ scrum-half
I don’t think I had ever seen, let alone held, a rugby ball until I came over to the UK from...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoRuaridh Jackson to join Harlequins
As revealed by Neil Fissler in Sunday’s TRP, Ruaridh Jackson will leave Wasps at the end of the season to join...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoExeter Braves win the A League
Kai Horstmann’s try double capped a memorable 24 hours at Sandy Park as Exeter Braves clinched the Aviva A League with...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Alex Cheesman- Cornish Pirates and former Wasps flanker
1. Ricky Lutton – He is now playing at Ulster as a tighthead, but I played with him at University at...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWasps hooker Edd Shervington retires
Wasps have confirmed that Edd Shervington will retire at the end of the season. The 31-year-old hooker has made 31 appearances...
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Room 101
/ 10 years agoRoom 101: Craig Hampson- Wasps scrum-half
Alarms I know alarms have their uses but I can’t think of anything worse than lying in bed and a house...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoMarler and Farrell banned but free to play in European finals
Joe Marler and Owen Farrell have received a two-week ban today following Harlequins and Saracens European semi-finals last weekend. The pair...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Mark Wilson- Newcastle flanker
Ready for the London Irish match? We’ve had a real edge in training over the past week. It’s a huge game...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Bryce Heem- Worcester and former Chiefs and New Zealand sevens wing
1. Ben Franks – The London Irish prop is such a big guy and he can be as strong and powerful...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoSteenson: Europe exit can ignite our Premiership bid
Fly-half Gareth Steenson reckons Exeter‘s agonising Champions Cup exit at the hands of Wasps will galvanise the Devon side’s Premiership title...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoJamie Stevenson goes back to London Scottish next season
Wasps have confirmed that scrum-half Jamie Stevenson will return to London Scottish next year. The 23-year-old joined Wasps this season from...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Christian Day – Northampton lock
Ready for Wasps today? They’re in very good form so it’ll be a big challenge for us to travel to the...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoWallaby ace George Smith leads race for top gong – Rob Miller
Australian superstar George Smith is a prime contender to be crowned Aviva Premiership player of the year, according to Wasps team-mate...
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Champions Cup
/ 10 years agoSo pleased I kept the faith in Wasps, says Joe Launchbury
Joe Launchbury has been used to low key ends to seasons after returning from Six Nations duty over the years, but...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoSale sign USA fly-half MacGinty
Sale Sharks have secured the signing of USA International fly-half AJ MacGinty. The 26-years-old, who will join from Connacht, is a...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoJames Haskell defends quality of Six Nations
James Haskell has hit back at critics who accused this year’s Six Nations of being dull, unexciting and lacking in quality....
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoCharles Piutau has no regrets at losing World Cup chance
His move to Europe cost him a World Cup winners medal but Charles Piutau reckons he is a better player for...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoJames Johnston to stay at Worcester
James Johnston has extended his deal at Worcester Warriors into next season. The Samoan tighthead arrived at Sixways in January after...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoLondon Irish captain pens new deal
London Irish captain George Skivington has signed a contract extension with the Club for next season. The 33-year-old has had limited...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain’s column: Kurtley Beale’s hit jackpot, now he must deliver
Kurtley Beale has made a habit of unsettling Australia’s rugby suits, and he was at it again this week with the...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoGuy Armitage to join Wasps
Wasps have announced the signing of Guy Armitage from London Welsh ahead of next season. The 24 year-old, and younger brother...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Ben Cooper – London Welsh and former Bedford prop
1. Mako Vunipola – The best loosehead I have scrummaged against and the corner stone of the Saracens pack. Good to...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoGeorge Smith cited for kneeing James Hook
George Smith will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel tomorrow after being charged with striking James Hook to the head with...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoGeorge Smith named Premiership player of the month
George Smith has been named Premiership player of the month after a “sensational” month of February. The Wasps openside and Wallaby...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoResurgent Dan Robson won’t be giving up his place without a fight
It has been 18 months in the making but Dan Robson is finally enjoying a good run of games and is...
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Nick Cain
/ 10 years agoNick Cain column: No prizes for tact, but Eddie Jones was honest about Jonny Sexton
The attempt to bracket the Eddie Jones comments about Jonathan Sexton over the fitness of the Irish fly-half to play Test...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoCONFIRMED: Wasps sign Tom Cruse
As revealed by Jon Newcombe in The Rugby Paper on February 21, Wasps have secured the signing of hooker Tom Cruse....
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoElliot Daly to make England debut against Ireland
Elliot Daly is set to make his Test debut on Saturday after being named in England‘s 23-man squad for Saturday’s Six...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoSigning Cipriani will help Wasps conquer Europe
Fly-half’s long-awaited homecoming can help Wasps cement place among European rugby’s elite - Ashley Johnson.
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoVunipola brothers sign new Saracens deal
Mako and Billy Vunipola have committed their futures to Saracens by signing fresh contract extensions which will see the England duo...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Guy Thompson – Wasps and former Gloucester and Jersey flanker
1. Christian Califano – A French legend who was a great character in the changing room when I came through the...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoLondon Irish sign Tommy Bell
London Irish have completed the signing of Tommy Bell from Leicester Tigers on a long term deal. The 23-year-old, who is...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoRejuvenated Christian Wade looking to make up for lost time
Flying wing says his mind is as fresh as his body after returning from a three-month lay-off last week.
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English Championship
/ 10 years agoJustin Burnell takes over at Rotherham
Rotherham Titans have announced the appointment of Justin Burnell as their new Head Coach. Burnell will take over with immediate effect replacing former...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoCONFIRMED: Danny Cipriani returns to Wasps
As suggested by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Danny Cipriani will return to Wasps next season. The Sale...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Mark Cornwell – former Gloucester lock
1. Rodrigo Roncero – An outstanding attacking scrummager with an all-round game. Tough customer who could carry and be as useful...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoDaly and Kvesic dropped by England
Elliot Daly and Matt Kvesic will be available to play in the Premiership this weekend after being released by England. The...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoDai Young – I like a scrum but just look at my Wasps fly!
As a proud tighthead prop, Dai Young will always have a soft spot for a pushover try – but the Wasps...
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Dream Team
/ 10 years agoDream Team: Tim Payne – London Scottish coach and former Wasps and England prop
1. Trevor Woodman – You just have to look at 2003 to see how good a scrummager he was plus he...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoExeter still Ali Hepher’s focus despite link to England
Ali Hepher, the highly-rated strategist behind Premiership Rugby’s deadliest attack, refused to rule himself out of coaching England but insists his...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoChristian Wade poised for Wasps return
Christian Wade will make his return from injury with Wasps on Saturday as they take on Newcastle in the Premiership. The...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoRob Webber to link up with Sale
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on January 17, Sale Sharks have secured the services of Rob Webber...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWasps confirm Tommy Taylor signing
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on January 10, Wasps have signed Tommy Taylor from Sale Sharks for...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Ben Jacobs – Wasps centre
How big is today’s game in Toulon? It’s huge. If we win we qualify for the quarter-finals but if we lose...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWasps sign Irish tighthead Marty Moore
Wasps have confirmed the signing of prop Marty Moore ahead of next season. The 24-year-old, who had 10 Ireland caps, will...
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Featured
/ 10 years agoJames Haskell: I’m at the peak of my game
James Haskell is desperate to get a Six Nations start against Scotland as Eddie Jones moves closer to picking his back-row...
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