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That 7’s not too bad is he says dad

7 May 2017 1 comment

WASPS rugby director Dai Young saluted his side, and his man-of-the-match openside flanker, son Thomas, for securing a home Premiership semifinal against Leicester. “I’m really […]

Evans masterclass sends Wasps wobbling into season showdown

30 April 2017 0 comments

NICK Evans rolled back the years to give a command performance in his farewell match at the Stoop as Harlequins overwhelmed Premiership leaders Wasps 32-13 […]

Young: Big stars need to step up

30 April 2017 0 comments

DAI Young has called on his “big players” to deliver the goods next week and beat Saracens to secure a home semi-final after watching his […]

My Life in Rugby: Gary Powell – former Gloucester prop

25 April 2017 0 comments

After countless hours playing Jonah Lomu Rugby on the PlayStation at Llandovery College it was surreal to suddenly find myself sat alongside some of the […]

Young: Gold standard Launchbury a Lions must

18 April 2017 0 comments

Dai Young would be “hugely disappointed” to see Joe Launchbury left out of the Lions squad tomorrow and he reckons Wasps could have a big […]

Bristol v Wasps

16 April 2017 0 comments

PREVIEW… Today. Kick-off 3pm BRISTOL are running out of time. The odds are stacked against them and they simply have to win today to have […]

Young: Gold standard Launchbury a Lions must

16 April 2017 0 comments

By NIC VERDIER Supporter: Dai Young Form: Joe Launchbury DAI Young would be “hugely disappointed” to see Joe Launchbury left out of the Lions squad […]

Wasps v Worcester

26 March 2017 1 comment

Today. Kick-off 2.30pm, Ricoh Arena PREVIEW… WASPS had been favourites to reach the semi-finals before the season even started given their stellar squad – and […]

Beale determined to deliver the goods before departing

19 March 2017 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY KURTLEY Beale reckons the addition of Springbok superstar Willie Le Roux to an already electrifying backline has given Wasps the extra edge […]

Kurtley can finish in blaze of Euro glory

12 March 2017 0 comments

KURTLEY Beale’s decision to return to Australia after one season in the Premiership, or forfeit his chances of playing for the Wallabies in the 2019 […]

Warriors close to O’Connor deal

12 March 2017 0 comments

FORMER WALLABY star James O’Connor looks set to be heading to the Premiership next season and is close to agreeing a deal to join Worcester […]

Young: We want Kurtley to stay

5 March 2017 2 comments

WASPS two-try hero Kurtley Beale paid tribute to his teammates after their emphatic win at the Rec. “Full credit to our boys for putting in […]

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 […]

Harlequins snap up Wasps tighthead

22 February 2017 0 comments

Harlequins have signed Wasps tighthead Phil Swainston ahead of the 2017/18 season. Swainston has made over 80 appearances for Wasps since he joined them from […]

Watson, Harris and Harris sign for Wasps

22 February 2017 0 comments

Newcastle wing Marcus Watson is one of three players to be joining Wasps ahead of the 2017/18 season. He will be joined by his Falcons […]

Regular chats with Eddie help Cipriani stay positive

5 February 2017 1 comment

By NICK VERDIER DANNY Cipriani might still be out of sight but he is definitely not out of Eddie Jones’ mind despite his omission from […]

Wasps bring in hooker with immediate effect

24 January 2017 0 comments

Carlo Festuccia has re-joined Wasps on a short-term contract until the end of the season. Edd Shervington, who came out of retirement to provide injury […]

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‘ […]

Wasps statement on Kurtley Beale

4 November 2016 0 comments

Following speculation that Kurtley Beale might leave his contract early, Wasps‘ Director of Rugby Dai Young has moved to clarify the situation in response to […]

Jimmy Gopperth re-signs with Wasps

12 October 2016 0 comments

Jimmy Gopperth has joined Dan Robson, Thomas Young and Kearnan Myall in signing a new contract with Wasps. The Kiwi playmaker is the Premiership‘s top […]

Don’t knock maul, it’s art, says Dai Young

29 September 2016 0 comments

Dai Young, the Wasps director of rugby, believes the driving maul will continue to be a potent try-scoring weapon despite fears that it is dominating […]

Savvy Danny Cipriani showing who’s boss – but he is pernickety!

27 September 2016 0 comments

The second coming of Danny Cipriani is driving Wasps’ surge for silverware according to Joe Simpson. Prodigal son Cipriani, 28, returned this summer after a […]

Jeremy Guscott column: Scene now set for Danny Cipriani to realise his full potential

7 September 2016 0 comments

Today’s clash at the Ricoh Arena thrusts Danny Cipriani into the spotlight once again and there will be huge pressure on his shoulders to rise […]

I’ll have to earn my place, says Matt Symons

30 July 2016 0 comments

Wasps lock Matt Symons is relieved to have been given a second Premiership chance after the nightmare of relegation at London Irish. Combative second rower […]

Haskell to miss six months with foot injury

13 July 2016 0 comments

Wasps and England international James Haskell is set to spend six months on the sidelines after requiring reconstructive surgery on his big toe. The flanker […]

Wasps snatch Matt Symons from Irish

28 June 2016 0 comments

Wasps have today confirmed that Matt Symons will join the club ahead of next season. The lock played for London Irish last season after three […]

Playoff pain will work in our favour long term says Dai Young

3 June 2016 0 comments

Dai Young believes Wasps‘ double dose of semi-final heartache will strengthen their bid to recapture the cub’s glory days. Defeat in last week’s Premiership semi-final […]

Five players extend Wasps contacts

31 May 2016 0 comments

Jake Cooper-Woolley, James Gaskell, Alex Lundberg, Simon McIntyre and Will Rowlands have all signed new contracts with Wasps. Cooper-Woolley joined Wasps from Cardiff Blues in […]

Steffon Armitage? We’d take him, says Dallaglio

18 May 2016 0 comments

A move by Wasps to sign Steffon Armitage would make sense to everyone involved according to club legend.

Wallaby ace George Smith leads race for top gong – Rob Miller

13 April 2016 0 comments

Australian superstar George Smith is a prime contender to be crowned Aviva Premiership player of the year, according to Wasps team-mate Rob Miller. Back rower […]

Nick Cain’s column: Kurtley Beale’s hit jackpot, now he must deliver

17 March 2016 0 comments

Kurtley Beale has made a habit of unsettling Australia‘s rugby suits, and he was at it again this week with the news that he is […]

Resurgent Dan Robson won’t be giving up his place without a fight

4 March 2016 0 comments

It has been 18 months in the making but Dan Robson is finally enjoying a good run of games and is determined to prove he […]

CONFIRMED: Wasps sign Tom Cruse

1 March 2016 0 comments

As revealed by Jon Newcombe in The Rugby Paper on February 21, Wasps have secured the signing of hooker Tom Cruse. The 26 year-old will […]

Dai Young – I like a scrum but just look at my Wasps fly!

10 February 2016 0 comments

As a proud tighthead prop, Dai Young will always have a soft spot for a pushover try – but the Wasps boss admits these days […]

Wasps confirm Tommy Taylor signing

2 February 2016 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on January 10, Wasps have signed Tommy Taylor from Sale Sharks for next season. The 24-year-old […]

20 Questions: Ben Jacobs – Wasps centre

27 January 2016 0 comments

How big is today’s game in Toulon? It’s huge. If we win we qualify for the quarter-finals but if we lose they overtake us and […]

Wasps sign Irish tighthead Marty Moore

25 January 2016 0 comments

Wasps have confirmed the signing of prop Marty Moore ahead of next season. The 24-year-old, who had 10 Ireland caps, will move to Coventry from […]

Back trio commit to Wasps

13 January 2016 0 comments

Rob Miller, Josh Bassett and Brendan Macken have joined James Haskell and Nathan Hughes in agreeing new terms with the club. Full-back Miller, who recently […]

Nathan Hughes extends stay at Wasps

5 January 2016 0 comments

Nathan Hughes has extended his contract with Wasps. The Fijian No.8, who will qualify for England on residency grounds on June 26, joined Wasps from […]

Shane Williams column: So, could Dai Young and Rob Howley work together?

3 December 2015 0 comments

Rob Howley and Dai Young could be the dream ticket to succeed Warren Gatland. Wales will need a new head coach after the 2019 World […]

Ashley Johnson is hooking up to a whole new ball game

28 August 2015 1 comment

Barnstorming South African will not settle for the No.16 shirt.

20 Questions: Tom James – Cardiff Blues and Wales wing

8 July 2015 1 comment

Must be delighted to be back in the Wales camp? Definitely. It’s been five years since my last cap so I’m loving every minute of […]

Wasps confirm signing of George Smith

26 May 2015 1 comment

Wasps confirmed the signing of Australian flanker George Smith ahead of next season. The 34-year-old, who has 111 Test caps to his name, will join […]

Wasps announce four new signings

22 May 2015 0 comments

Wasps have today announced four new signings for next season. Centre James Downey will remain at the club having impressed since arriving from Glasgow Warriors […]

Elliot Daly and Joe Simpson among seven extensions at Wasps

19 May 2015 0 comments

Wasps have today announced that seven players have put pen to paper to remain at the club – including Elliot Daly and Joe Simpson. The […]

20 Questions: Joe Simpson – Wasps scrum-half

15 April 2015 0 comments

Ready to take on the European Champions Toulon? Yes and it’ll be an interesting proposal. We know it’ll take a lot to break them down […]

Wasps bring in kicking coach Mark Tainton

13 April 2015 1 comment

Wasps have confirmed their coaching line-up for the 2015-16 season with Mark Tainton joining as kicking coach. Tainton will work alongside Dai Young (director of […]

Samoa to play Wasps in RWC warm-up game

2 April 2015 0 comments

Samoa will take on Wasps at the Ricoh Arena on September 5 as a warm-up to their World Cup campaign. The game, which will kick […]

Wasps duo Davies and Jackson to join Dragons

5 March 2015 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on February 22, Charlie Davies will leave Wasps at the end of the season to join […]

Peter Jackson: Pied Piper of Wasps leads them to new era

29 January 2015 0 comments

Dai Young and his ailing Wasps were bumping along on skid row three years ago, losing around £50,000-a-week and almost disappearing from the Premiership without […]

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