All posts tagged "Dai Young"
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoThat 7’s not too bad is he says dad
WASPS rugby director Dai Young saluted his side, and his man-of-the-match openside flanker, son Thomas, for securing a home Premiership semifinal...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoEvans masterclass sends Wasps wobbling into season showdown
NICK Evans rolled back the years to give a command performance in his farewell match at the Stoop as Harlequins overwhelmed...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoYoung: Big stars need to step up
DAI Young has called on his “big players” to deliver the goods next week and beat Saracens to secure a home...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 8 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Gary Powell – former Gloucester prop
After countless hours playing Jonah Lomu Rugby on the PlayStation at Llandovery College it was surreal to suddenly find myself sat...
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British and Irish Lions Tour
/ 8 years agoYoung: Gold standard Launchbury a Lions must
Dai Young would be “hugely disappointed” to see Joe Launchbury left out of the Lions squad tomorrow and he reckons Wasps...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoBristol v Wasps
PREVIEW… Today. Kick-off 3pm BRISTOL are running out of time. The odds are stacked against them and they simply have to...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoYoung: Gold standard Launchbury a Lions must
By NIC VERDIER Supporter: Dai Young Form: Joe Launchbury DAI Young would be “hugely disappointed” to see Joe Launchbury left out...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoWasps v Worcester
Today. Kick-off 2.30pm, Ricoh Arena PREVIEW… WASPS had been favourites to reach the semi-finals before the season even started given their...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoBeale determined to deliver the goods before departing
By NEALE HARVEY KURTLEY Beale reckons the addition of Springbok superstar Willie Le Roux to an already electrifying backline has given...
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Six Nations
/ 8 years agoKurtley can finish in blaze of Euro glory
KURTLEY Beale’s decision to return to Australia after one season in the Premiership, or forfeit his chances of playing for the...
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Features
/ 8 years agoWarriors close to O’Connor deal
FORMER WALLABY star James O’Connor looks set to be heading to the Premiership next season and is close to agreeing a...
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Premiership
/ 8 years agoYoung: We want Kurtley to stay
WASPS two-try hero Kurtley Beale paid tribute to his teammates after their emphatic win at the Rec. “Full credit to our...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 8 years agoDai Young on coaching his son at Wasps
The raw emotion Olly Robinson expressed when his father Andy was sacked as Bristol director of rugby earlier this season revealed...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoHarlequins snap up Wasps tighthead
Harlequins have signed Wasps tighthead Phil Swainston ahead of the 2017/18 season. Swainston has made over 80 appearances for Wasps since...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWatson, Harris and Harris sign for Wasps
Newcastle wing Marcus Watson is one of three players to be joining Wasps ahead of the 2017/18 season. He will be...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoRegular chats with Eddie help Cipriani stay positive
By NICK VERDIER DANNY Cipriani might still be out of sight but he is definitely not out of Eddie Jones’ mind...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWasps bring in hooker with immediate effect
Carlo Festuccia has re-joined Wasps on a short-term contract until the end of the season. Edd Shervington, who came out of...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 8 years agoSuperstars will push Wasps up to the next level
Kurtley Beale’s instant impact and the impending arrival of Springbok superstar Willie le Roux can equip Wasps with the impetus they...
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Latest News
/ 8 years agoWasps statement on Kurtley Beale
Following speculation that Kurtley Beale might leave his contract early, Wasps‘ Director of Rugby Dai Young has moved to clarify the...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoJimmy Gopperth re-signs with Wasps
Jimmy Gopperth has joined Dan Robson, Thomas Young and Kearnan Myall in signing a new contract with Wasps. The Kiwi playmaker...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoDon’t knock maul, it’s art, says Dai Young
Dai Young, the Wasps director of rugby, believes the driving maul will continue to be a potent try-scoring weapon despite fears...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoSavvy Danny Cipriani showing who’s boss – but he is pernickety!
The second coming of Danny Cipriani is driving Wasps‘ surge for silverware according to Joe Simpson. Prodigal son Cipriani, 28, returned...
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 9 years agoJeremy Guscott column: Scene now set for Danny Cipriani to realise his full potential
Today’s clash at the Ricoh Arena thrusts Danny Cipriani into the spotlight once again and there will be huge pressure on...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoI’ll have to earn my place, says Matt Symons
Wasps lock Matt Symons is relieved to have been given a second Premiership chance after the nightmare of relegation at London...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoHaskell to miss six months with foot injury
Wasps and England international James Haskell is set to spend six months on the sidelines after requiring reconstructive surgery on his...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWasps snatch Matt Symons from Irish
Wasps have today confirmed that Matt Symons will join the club ahead of next season. The lock played for London Irish...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoPlayoff pain will work in our favour long term says Dai Young
Dai Young believes Wasps‘ double dose of semi-final heartache will strengthen their bid to recapture the cub’s glory days. Defeat in...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoFive players extend Wasps contacts
Jake Cooper-Woolley, James Gaskell, Alex Lundberg, Simon McIntyre and Will Rowlands have all signed new contracts with Wasps. Cooper-Woolley joined Wasps...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoSteffon Armitage? We’d take him, says Dallaglio
A move by Wasps to sign Steffon Armitage would make sense to everyone involved according to club legend.
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 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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Nick Cain
/ 9 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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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 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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Latest News
/ 9 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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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 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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Latest News
/ 9 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
/ 9 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
/ 9 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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Latest News
/ 9 years agoBack trio commit to Wasps
Rob Miller, Josh Bassett and Brendan Macken have joined James Haskell and Nathan Hughes in agreeing new terms with the club....
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoNathan Hughes extends stay at Wasps
Nathan Hughes has extended his contract with Wasps. The Fijian No.8, who will qualify for England on residency grounds on June...
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Shane Williams
/ 9 years agoShane Williams column: So, could Dai Young and Rob Howley work together?
Rob Howley and Dai Young could be the dream ticket to succeed Warren Gatland. Wales will need a new head coach...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 10 years agoAshley Johnson is hooking up to a whole new ball game
Barnstorming South African will not settle for the No.16 shirt.
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Tom James – Cardiff Blues and Wales wing
Must be delighted to be back in the Wales camp? Definitely. It’s been five years since my last cap so I’m...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWasps confirm signing of George Smith
Wasps confirmed the signing of Australian flanker George Smith ahead of next season. The 34-year-old, who has 111 Test caps to...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWasps announce four new signings
Wasps have today announced four new signings for next season. Centre James Downey will remain at the club having impressed since...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoElliot Daly and Joe Simpson among seven extensions at Wasps
Wasps have today announced that seven players have put pen to paper to remain at the club – including Elliot Daly...
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20 Questions
/ 10 years ago20 Questions: Joe Simpson – Wasps scrum-half
Ready to take on the European Champions Toulon? Yes and it’ll be an interesting proposal. We know it’ll take a lot...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWasps bring in kicking coach Mark Tainton
Wasps have confirmed their coaching line-up for the 2015-16 season with Mark Tainton joining as kicking coach. Tainton will work alongside...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoSamoa to play Wasps in RWC warm-up game
Samoa will take on Wasps at the Ricoh Arena on September 5 as a warm-up to their World Cup campaign. The...
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Latest News
/ 10 years agoWasps duo Davies and Jackson to join Dragons
As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on February 22, Charlie Davies will leave Wasps at the end of...
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Peter Jackson
/ 10 years agoPeter Jackson: Pied Piper of Wasps leads them to new era
Dai Young and his ailing Wasps were bumping along on skid row three years ago, losing around £50,000-a-week and almost disappearing...