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We’re not too far away insists beaten boss Young

27 October 2019 0 comments

GLOUCESTER defence coach, Jonny Bell, described his side’s hero Joe Simpson as a ‘model pro’. Bell said: “We knew how good a player Joe is […]

Stuart: My U20 mates helped lure me to Bath

25 August 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Ambitious: Will Stuart in action for Wasps BATH tighthead Will Stuart says the chance to be reunited with so many of England’s […]

Can M. Poirot solve the prop riddle the way John Lloyd did?

18 August 2019 1 comment

His name is synonymous with a revered American president and a famous Belgian detective and in Nice last night Jefferson Poirot struck a blow for […]

Rugby League ace Martin Gleeson joins Wasps coaching staff

18 June 2019 0 comments

A two-time winner of the Super League

Zach’s deal at Wasps confirmed

16 June 2019 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS WASPS have announced the signing of winger Zach Kibirige from relegated Newcastle Falcons, as revealed in Blindside last weekend. The 24-year-old, who has […]

Arrival of Zach Kibirige takes Wasps signings past 11

11 June 2019 0 comments

As revealed in TRP on 26 May

Kibirige is the latest to fly nest

9 June 2019 0 comments

New Wasp: Zach Kibirige WASPS will tomorrow announce they have signed former England Sevens flyer Zach Kibirige on a two-year deal from Newcastle Falcons. Middlesbrough-born […]

Star signing Fekitoa can bring best out of Lima

9 June 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Game-changer: Malakai Fekitoa on the attack for Toulon PICTURES: Getty Images MALAKAI Fekitoa believes his gamechanging wizardry will make Wasps fans forget […]

Davies off to Dragons to make room for Anscombe

2 June 2019 2 comments

TRANSFER WRAP DEAN Ryan has landed his No.1 target for the Dragons with fly-half Sam Davies moving to Rodney Parade from the Ospreys. The PRO14’s […]

Deano disappointed by Hammerlsey flying the nest

26 May 2019 0 comments

By ADAM ELLIS THE lure of European rugby proved too strong for Simon Hammersley to remain at Kingston Park so the Newcastle full-back will depart […]

I’m looking to play at 13 for Saracens, says Elliot Daly

23 May 2019 0 comments

The versatile Wasps back on where he sees himself playing in Mark McCall’s plans

McGuigan making his mind up

19 May 2019 0 comments

Choices: McGuigan GEORGE McGUIGAN is at the centre of a three way tug-of-war between Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers and Gloucester, and his current employers Newcastle […]

MY LIFEIN RUGBY

19 May 2019 1 comment

NEIL COCHRANE THE FORMER EDINBURGH, ROTHERHAM, DONCASTER, BEDFORD AND WASPS HOOKER/FLANKER When I was called up to the Scotland Six Nations squad in 2018 the […]

Wasps’ revival crushed by Sarries power pack

28 April 2019 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN SARACENS produced a trademark powerpacked first half to demolish Wasps who disappointed in front of their home supporters. A week on from […]

McCall: Time to rest key players

28 April 2019 0 comments

SARACENS boss Mark McCall says he will be resting key players for next Saturday’s visit of Exeter. With the Champions Cup final a week later, […]

Launchbury: We can still salvage something from season

14 April 2019 0 comments

■By NEALE HARVEY ’Players take struggles personally’: Joe Launchbury CAPTAIN Joe Launchbury is standing four square behind rugby director Dai Young as Wasps aim to […]

I had to give Hughes poke in the eye says Dai

14 April 2019 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Back on form: Nathan Hughes DAI Young has revealed he gave Nathan Hughes “a poke in the eye” to re-ignite the spark […]

We have to be smarter says Dai

24 March 2019 0 comments

WASPS boss Dai Young admits his side could yet face a relegation battle. He said: “That’s certainly the top four gone. If we go on […]

Wasps hooker Tom Cruse commits to Black and Gold

20 March 2019 0 comments

Wasps front row continues to take shape for the 2019-20 season

Ref robbed us say Wasps

3 March 2019 0 comments

Protests: Wasps players react after Biyi Alo’s try was disallowed on the final play PICTURE: Getty Images WASPS boss Dai Young blasted referee JP Doyle […]

Young seethes over rough justice from ref

3 March 2019 0 comments

By NICK CAIN Controversy: Joe Ford loses control of the ball as he touches down for Leicester’s try DAI YOUNG, the Wasps director of rugby, […]

‘We were robbed by man in middle’

3 March 2019 0 comments

DAI YOUNG did not hold back when asked what the difference was between the two teams. “The guy in the middle, to be honest,” he […]

Penalty try controversy as Sharks take first win at Ricoh

24 February 2019 1 comment

By ROB WILDMAN First blood: Rob Webber touches down Sale’s opening try PICTURES: Getty Images Quicksilver: Joe Simpson goes over for Wasps A CRUCIAL penalty […]

Diamond row over de Klerk penalty

24 February 2019 0 comments

STEVE Diamond admitted his Sale team got the “rub of the green” in this tough encounter. The Sale boss said he had put his players […]

Hungry Joe will feed off the frenzied Welsh fans

17 February 2019 1 comment

By GARY FITZGERALD Preparing for Cardiff: Joe Launchbury hits George Kruis during England training this week PICTURES: Getty Images Rout: Jonny May scores against France […]

Clark could replace Daly

27 January 2019 0 comments

WASPS want to lure centre Max Clark away from Bath with Saracens looking set to confirm the signing of Elliott Daly this week. Blindside reported […]

Wasps continue recruitment in New Zealand with addition of prop

17 January 2019 0 comments

Hurricanes tighthead joins Malakai Fekitoa in joining Wasps next season

Wasps secure World Cup winner Fekitoa

16 January 2019 0 comments

Wasps have announced the signing of New Zealand centre Malakai Fekitoa, who is set to join the club next season. The news comes just a […]

Willie le Roux to leave Wasps amid interest from Japan and South Africa

15 January 2019 0 comments

Does this leave Wasps short at full-back?

Worth wanted to replace Le Roux

13 January 2019 0 comments

Wasps target: George Worth WASPS are plotting a move for Leicester Tigers full-back George Worth to replace Springbok star Willie le Roux who is departing […]

Dai Young on Elliot Daly’s future and Lima Sopoaga’s form at Wasps

10 January 2019 0 comments

“This time next year we’ll probably all be in the same boat,” says Wasps director of rugby

Ludlam’s determined to keep Saints marching on

6 January 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Repaying the faith: Saints flanker Lewis Ludlam PICTURES: Getty Images Starts at 13: Fraser Dingwall NORTHAMPTON go into battle minus topranked hooker […]

Reckless Brown must be mindful of his own safety

6 January 2019 2 comments

Challenge: Mike Brown battles for the ball with Josh Bassett and Lima Sopoaga. PICTURE: Getty Images As a former Wasps player it was hard watching […]

Dai looks to Saracens tyro to plug Hughes gap

23 December 2018 1 comment

BY NEIL FISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler ON THE BLINDE SIDE Offers: Nathan Hughes WASPS are set to lose England star Nathan Hughes to […]

Edwards: Wasps fans must be scratching their heads

23 December 2018 1 comment

WALES defence coach Shaun Edwards believes Wasps got it wrong in allowing Danny Cipriani to leave for a second time. The maverick fly-half joined Gloucester […]

Exeter’s Woodburn says No to Wasps

16 December 2018 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler Staying: Ollie Woodburn EXETER Chiefs speedster Ollie Woodburn has rejected the chance to move to Wasps and will […]

Top 14 like look of Brookes

16 December 2018 1 comment

KIERAN Brookes is attracting interest from France’s Top 14 clubs who are looking to add some bulk. Wasps are losing a host of players at […]

Wasps hold on despite three-try Thacker’s fightback

25 November 2018 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Wasps 32pts Tries: Neal 4,47, De Jongh 7, Gaskell 45 Conversions: Sopoaga 7, 45, 47 Penalties: Sopoaga 25, 38 Bristol 28pts Tries: […]

We’llsoon see best of Lima says Dai

25 November 2018 0 comments

WASPS star signing Lima Sopoaga enjoyed one of his best displays to date. Boss Dai Young said: “There’s been a lot of pressure on him. […]

Work is the only cure says Young

18 November 2018 1 comment

DAI YOUNG ordered his struggling Wasps squad to work harder after this dispiriting seventh successive defeat. “Northampton were good and we were poor. I was […]

ON THE BLIND SIDE: Prop Boyce on the Wasps radar

4 November 2018 0 comments

BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @ neilfissler WASPS are keeping tabs on Harlequins loosehead Lewis Boyce who could quit the Stoop at the end […]

Robson injury gives Joe space to state his case

4 November 2018 1 comment

■ By NEALE HARVEY Injured: Dan Robson LONG-SERVING scrumhalf Joe Simpson believes his performances over the next three months will dictate whether he still has […]

Wasps and Christian Wade reach agreement to terminate contract, ending the wing’s rugby career

24 October 2018 0 comments

Wasps have confirmed wing Christian Wade has retired from rugby with immediate effect. It emerged last week that Wade had grown despondent over the lack […]

Wasps want NFL to pay off Wade’s deal

21 October 2018 1 comment

EXCLUSIVE Quitting rugby: Christian Wade WASPS could block Christian Wade’s move to the NFL unless they are compensated for the last eight months of his […]

Burns back on song but Bath miss last-gasp kick

21 October 2018 2 comments

Early power: Joe Cokanasiga breaks clear to score the first try for Bath after just three minutes PICTURES: Getty Images Fightback: Joe Simpson dives over […]

No reason to boo Eddie says Dai

21 October 2018 0 comments

WASPS Dai Young admitted a “few honest words” had transformed his team at half-time when they were 21-7 down. “I was really disappointed at that […]

Leinster launch title defence with brutal 8-try rout

14 October 2018 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Star turn: James Lowe scores his second try for Leinster PICTURES: Getty Images Held: Juan de Jongh is stopped by Jonathan Sexton […]

Young upbeat despite drubbing

14 October 2018 0 comments

WASPS director of rugby Dai Young saw positives in his side’s defeat but knows there is much work to do before facing Bath next Saturday. […]

Willie’s on way back to club rugby in Japan

7 October 2018 1 comment

Return: Willie Le Roux WILLIE LE Roux is set to leave Wasps at the end of the season for a second stint in Japan following […]

Wasps finally get Sale monkey off their back

23 September 2018 0 comments

By COLIN NEWBOULT THESE victories certainly don’t come around very often for Wasps. Since 2010, they have endured disappointment at Sale, even when the Sharks […]

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