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How Wasps have fared since the club moved to Coventry

26 May 2017 0 comments

In 1999, professional rugby union outfit Wasps RFC changed their name to London Wasps to differentiate themselves from amateur side Wasps FC. It was the first in a series of changes that eventually saw the club relocated to the Ricoh Arena in Coventry in 2015.

Blackadder takes swipe at below-par Bath stars

25 May 2017 0 comments

Bath rugby director Todd Blackadder has put his star players on notice after admitting standards of professionalism had fallen below his expectations. Despite a promising […]

I can’t wait to get back to Leicester says Ford

24 May 2017 0 comments

George Ford is focused on another successful summer in white before returning to former club Leicester determined to win some silverware after a barren spell […]

Hogan calls for franchise system to save the north

20 May 2017 0 comments

Newcastle managing director Mick Hogan believes club rugby in the north faces terminal decline unless the RFU act to reverse a trend that has seen […]

Woodburn refusing to give up on England dream

13 May 2017 0 comments

In-form Exeter wing Olly Woodburn reckons being snubbed by England has only fuelled his ambition to nail down a Premiership winner’s medal. Ten-try Woodburn is […]

Freddie Burns determined to leave Tigers with winning roar

12 May 2017 0 comments

Freddie Burns is out to prove Leicester were wrong to ditch him for George Ford by leading the club to an unexpected Premiership title triumph. […]

Tigers No.1 legacy safe with Genge says Ayerza

4 May 2017 0 comments

Leicester prop legend Marcos Ayerza has revealed how the joy of entrusting his beloved No.1 jersey to tyro loosehead Ellis Genge softened the blow of […]

EXCLUSIVE: Wage bills will push clubs to the brink

26 April 2017 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Leicester Tigers chief executive Simon Cohen warns Premiership finances could “fall off a cliff” unless a handbrake is applied to rocketing wage […]

Wigglesworth staying on for more trophy success

21 April 2017 0 comments

Influential Sarries scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth has revealed his devotion to winning persuaded him to turn down big money offers from France. Wigglesworth, capped 27 times […]

Exeter thrive on defying the odds says Steenson

13 April 2017 0 comments

Exeter fly-half Gareth Steenson reckons Rob Baxter’s ability to outwit big-spending Premiership rivals in the transfer market is underpinning their title charge. While West Country […]

Courtney Lawes – I’m just going to get better and better

12 April 2017 0 comments

Courtney Lawes may have looked back to his best during the Six Nations but the Saints man has warned his would-be summer opponents that he […]

Globetrotter Francis has eyes trained on England

11 April 2017 0 comments

Super Rugby star Piers Francis is determined to challenge for an England fly-half spot when he returns from New Zealand later this summer. Gravesend-born Francis, […]

‘I was close to being an LA drop-out’

8 April 2017 0 comments

Monster hooker Joe Taufete’e has been a massive hit at Sixways but it was not so long ago that the huge American with Samoan heritage […]

Cohen comes out fighting in defence of Mauger axe

7 April 2017 0 comments

Leicester chief executive Simon Cohen has defended the sackings of Richard Cockerill and Aaron Mauger, claiming both decisions were “robust” and revealing that players had […]

Frustrated Fisher tells Gloucester to get real

4 April 2017 0 comments

Laurie Fisher says Gloucester have a long way to go before they can be considered a powerhouse of English rugby after revealing his deep disappointment […]

Pressure almost led me to suicide admits Leicester star

30 March 2017 0 comments

Leicester scrum-half Jono Kitto is spearheading a campaign aimed at persuading players to open up about mental health issues after revealing how his quest for […]

Worcester rejuvenated after Gold makeover

24 March 2017 0 comments

Gary Gold has revealed he discovered a Worcester squad training poorly and unprepared for the physical intensity of the Premiership when he was parachuted into […]

Beale determined to deliver the goods at Wasps before departing

22 March 2017 0 comments

Kurtley Beale reckons the addition of Springbok superstar Willie Le Roux to an already electrifying backline has given Wasps the extra edge they need to […]

Top clubs vie to lure Brown from Harlequins

7 March 2017 0 comments

Harlequins face the prospect of losing star full-back Mike Brown in the summer. And Brown’s fellow England international, scrum-half Danny Care, is also said to […]

Dai Young on coaching his son at Wasps

3 March 2017 0 comments

The raw emotion Olly Robinson expressed when his father Andy was sacked as Bristol director of rugby earlier this season revealed just how complicated rugby […]

Dom Waldouck weighing up the option of sabbatical

2 March 2017 0 comments

Eco-friendly centre Dominic Waldouck is unsure what role he will play for new-age Newcastle next season, if any, but appearing in the Varsity Match while […]

Bath reap benefits from Cheika snub with Ben Tapuai

23 February 2017 0 comments

Ben Tapuai admits leaving Australia left him “scared” but says a fresh start was necessary after being snubbed by Wallabies boss Michael Cheika. Talented Tapuai, […]

EXCLUSIVE: Why Maxime Mermoz left French rugby behind

22 February 2017 0 comments

The sea, the sun, the trophies, Maxime Mermoz appeared to have it all. But underneath all that glitter it was a different story and he […]

High hopes for Henry Trinder after years of injury hell

10 February 2017 0 comments

Henry Trinder says he is physically and mentally ready to end 30 months of injury hell by delivering silverware for the Cherry & Whites. Named […]

Mapletoft defends Quins model as Test call-ups bite

9 February 2017 0 comments

Mark Mapletoft insists Harlequins remain committed to developing England-qualified players despite claiming his side’s trophy chances have been hammered by Test call-ups. The Rugby Paper […]

Bath can beat odds like I did says Robbie Fruean

2 February 2017 0 comments

Having twice defied the medics by battling back from heart surgery, inspirational centre Robbie Fruean is determined to reinforce his fighting qualities by leading Bath […]

Leicester are ‘suffering from loss of home stars’

26 January 2017 0 comments

Leicester stalwart Matt Smith fears the imperatives of winning are preventing Tigers from blooding academy stars and sticking with them. Smith, 31, is nearing his […]

Star names signing up to Joe Marchant’s fan club

20 January 2017 0 comments

Jamie Roberts is backing Harlequins starlet Joe Marchant to become the latest international centre sensation produced by England, who head into the defence of their […]

Hard sanctions on high tackles will suit Louis Picamoles

20 January 2017 0 comments

Teimana Harrison believes the new hard line on high tackles will make Northampton powerhouse Louis Picamoles an even more dangerous ball carrying threat this season. […]

Former Tiger Odogwu glad he jumped ship to Sharks

19 January 2017 0 comments

When Paolo Odogwu scored for Sale against Leicester in October it was a moment of personal satisfaction for the 19-year-old speedster who once cut a […]

Leicester urged to consider benefactor route

18 January 2017 0 comments

Leicester legend Louis Deacon claims his old club were wrong to sack Richard Cockerill and insists the Welford Road outfit must change their financial outlook […]

Ellis Genge – ‘I’m staying at Leicester’

18 January 2017 0 comments

Dynamic Ellis Genge has revealed why Leicester‘s sacking of the man who helped salvage his career is unlikely to deter him from signing a new […]

How ‘Turnover King’ Will Hurrell turned it around

11 January 2017 0 comments

Bristol talisman Will Hurrell has credited Welsh internationals Gavin Henson and Dwayne Peel for turning him into this season’s Premiership surprise package. Former Leicester academy […]

RFU face revolt over Council numbers

10 January 2017 0 comments

Rugby Football Union bosses are facing a rebellion from furious Council members over proposals to slash their representation on the management board by at least […]

Thomas Young not quitting Wasps for Wales bid

5 January 2017 0 comments

In-form openside Thomas Young says he is at Wasps for the long haul and will not be swayed by Gatland‘s Law in a bid to […]

Best is yet to come after worst year in my life – Jonny May

24 December 2016 0 comments

Crackerjack England wing Jonny May has vowed to become “better than ever” as he looks to enhance his claims for a place on the summer […]

Mike Brown vows to step up in ‘Murderball’ funding battle

23 December 2016 0 comments

Combative England full-back Mike Brown has vowed to fight for wheelchair rugby the same way as he plays by helping to raise the £2m needed […]

Superstars will push Wasps up to the next level

22 December 2016 0 comments

Kurtley Beale’s instant impact and the impending arrival of Springbok superstar Willie le Roux can equip Wasps with the impetus they need to challenge Saracens’ […]

Jack Clifford’s back to press his claim for a starring role

16 December 2016 0 comments

Jack Clifford believes he has returned stronger and fitter than ever following an eight-week injury lay off that forced him to watch his England team […]

Quit now George, says top brain doctor

14 December 2016 0 comments

George North must consider retiring rather than run further risk of brain damage, according to an expert on concussion. “George does have to make that […]

Hartley red piles more pressure on Mallinder

13 December 2016 0 comments

Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder is fighting to save his job. Mallinder, who was once tipped as a potential England coach, saw Saints anchored […]

Brown bids to save wheelchair rugby as funding cut to zero

13 December 2016 0 comments

England full-back Mike Brown has pledged his support to help save Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby after the organisation had their funding from UK Sport slashed […]

Alex Lozowski out to cap stellar rise from the Wasps bench

8 December 2016 0 comments

England fly-half hopeful Alex Lozowski is ready to turn up the heat on rivals George Ford and Owen Farrell as he targets a first cap […]

Billy will be back in even better shape says Brits

7 December 2016 0 comments

Schalk Brits is confident Billy Vunipola will come back an even stronger force thanks to the Saracens rehabilitation programme that has swung into action following […]

‘Tough guy’ Roko will only get stronger – Blackadder

6 December 2016 0 comments

Semesa Rokoduguni called on his Army discipline after the huge disappointment of being dropped by England head coach Eddie Jones last week. The giant Fiji-born, […]

Ed Slater on mission to show more for England

30 November 2016 0 comments

Ed Slater reckons he is in peak physical condition as he targets an elusive first England cap. An uncapped tourist to New Zealand in 2014, […]

Luther Burrell – I’m staying put to earn Test recall

25 November 2016 0 comments

Luther Burrell is aiming to rekindle his Test career with England after dismissing speculation linking him with a move to French giants Toulon. Toulon supremo […]

Carl Fearns – I’m looking to tear it up at Gloucester with Ross

24 November 2016 0 comments

Carl Fearns has revealed his ambition to form an aggressive new back row partnership with Ross Moriarty to help reawaken the sleeping giant of Gloucester. […]

Blackadder: We want Ford to stay and build a dynasty

23 November 2016 0 comments

Todd Blackadder would love George Ford to be the cornerstone of Bath‘s bid to dominate English and European rugby for many years to come. However, […]

Jackson Wray: Burger recipe can earn me Test call

4 November 2016 0 comments

Underrated Saracens back row Jackson Wray insists the disappointment of being overlooked by England has not diminished his desire to wear the Red Rose. In-form […]

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