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Dream Team – Jimmy Gopperth

17 November 2024 0 comments

JIMMY GOPPERTH, THE FORMER WELLINGTON, HURRICANES, BLUES, NEWCASTLE, LEINSTER, WASPS AND LEICESTER PLAYMAKER, WHO IS STILL GOING STRONG AT AIX-EN-PROVENCE, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE […]

It would be grand for Wasps to return

20 October 2024 0 comments

By Chris Hewett – Thinking Allowed Prize assets: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and, inset from top, Tom Willis, Gabriel Oghre, Alfie Barbeary, Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Greg Fisilau and […]

Danny Wilson credits Jason Gilmore with improving Quins’ defence

6 October 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson has zeroed in on the influence of Jason Gilmore as the Londoners bid to shed their reputation […]

Playing rugby is about more than just winning – Dave Attwood

22 September 2024 0 comments

My Life in Rugby – Dave Attwood, the former England, Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and Toulon second row Being blunt about it, I was crap at […]

Speedster Cleaves finishes the job in Italy

15 September 2024 0 comments

■ By JOHN WILKINS Benetton………..14pts Tries: Lynagh 52, Izekor 78 Conversions: Marin 53, 79 Harlequins …….19pts Tries: Els 7, Jibulu 35, Cleaves 62 Conversions: J […]

Porter: I’m going to fight hard for that No 9 shirt

25 August 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Will Porter has been learning from the old master Danny Care at Harlequins but is ready to paint his own pictures in […]

Launchbury: It’s down to players on pitch

25 August 2024 0 comments

By Adam Hathaway Joe Launchbury has urged his Harlequins side to man the barricades or face another season of near misses in the Premiership and […]

Dream Team

26 May 2024 0 comments

Rob Miller, the former Newcastle, Wasps, Sale, Tynedale & England U20 full-back, chooses the best XV he has played with or against… 1. Peter Southern […]

Browne out to give Scottish an extra edge

3 March 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Upon his return from England U20s camp, London Scottish loanee Harry Browne is determined to help his side stop the rot and […]

Joe puts his faith in Martin to impress

18 February 2024 0 comments

By PAUL MARTIN Joe Launchbury has backed the returning George Martin to make an instant impact in England’s Six Nations campaign. The Leicester forward, 22, […]

Launchbury’s impressed by French fitness

31 December 2023 0 comments

TRP Podcast By NICK POWELL Joe Launchbury feels giant Toulouse lock Emmanuel Meafou’s form reflects a growing trend of Top 14 forwards adding fitness alongside […]

Quins are in strong position, says Joe

24 December 2023 0 comments

By NICK POWELL Harlequins lock Joe Launchbury feels it’s crucial his team display strong form over the festive period as they strive to adapt their […]

Premiership previews: Round nine

22 December 2023 0 comments

After an enthralling fortnight of European rugby that showcased exceptional performances by English clubs, the Gallagher Premiership roars back into action. Round nine promises gripping […]

Series 3, Episode 19: Champions Cup recap and Big Game preview with Joe Launchbury

20 December 2023 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast’s final episode of 2023 looks back at two thrilling weekends of Champions Cup action as well as looking ahead to the […]

Dream Team with Ashley Johnson

17 December 2023 0 comments

The former Springboks, Cheetahs, Wasps & Moseley hooker/no. 8 chooses the best XV he has played with or against… 1. Os du Randt – I […]

French power will be so tough to overcome

10 December 2023 0 comments

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE… EVERY WEEK English clubs are up against it in the Champions Cup because they are competing against French clubs which […]

Launchbury happy to be back where it all started

19 November 2023 0 comments

By PAUL REES Joe Launchbury has returned to the club where his career started, and nearly ended, 14 years ago. He is now one of […]

Launchbury can make Borthwick think again

19 November 2023 0 comments

CHRIS HEWETT THINKING ALLOWED SIMON Shaw mastered a wide range of rugby’s arts and sciences, but not even he could find a way of shedding […]

Anderson aims to be a starter

19 November 2023 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Harlequins full-back Cameron Anderson believes doing the hard yards in London Scottish’s survival fight last season will help him in his hunt […]

Premiership Derby Weekend preview

17 November 2023 0 comments

Round six of the Gallagher Premiership ignites local pride and historic rivalries with three intense derbies set to take place. Bath face Bristol under the […]

Harlequins ease home as Dombrandt calls shots

5 November 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Harlequins ………………….. 40pts Tries: Riley 16, Lamb 26, David 37, Dombrandt 49, Lynagh 53, Green 75 Conversions: Evans 18, 26, 38, 50; […]

Premiership Rugby weekly previews: Round Two

20 October 2023 0 comments

While England’s upcoming World Cup semi-final showdown with the Springboks holds a prominent place in the minds of English rugby fans, the second week of […]

Gloucester hold off Harlequins fightback

24 September 2023 0 comments

By SAM BYTHEWAY Gloucester …….25pts Tries: Reeves 4, Jones 10, Morris 17 Conversions: Evans 11, 18 Penalties: Evans 16, Evans 68 Harlequins ……. 17pts Tries: […]

Dream Team with Billy Searle

16 April 2023 0 comments

Billy Searle, the former Worcester, Bath, Wasps, Bristol & Plymouth fly-half, chooses the best XV he has played with or against 1. Marc Thomas – […]

Why Joe deserves a decent break

29 January 2023 1 comment

CHRIS HEWETT “If it wasn’t for bad luck, I wouldn’t have no luck at all.” These words, or something like them, have been sung by […]

Japanese League One round-up: Champions fight for opening win

18 December 2022 1 comment

By BEN JAYCOCK Champions Saitama Wild Knights kicked off their title defence with a gritty 22-19 comeback win over Brave Lupus Tokyo courtesy of Takuya […]

Dream Team with Tom Cruse

4 December 2022 0 comments

Tom Cruse, The Edinburgh and former Wasps, London Irish, Rotherham & Macclesfield hooker chooses the best XV he has played with or against… 1. Robin […]

Quins confirm Launchbury signing

21 November 2022 0 comments

Harlequins have confirmed the signing of Joe Launchbury for the 2023/24 season. It was first reported that Quins were set to sign Launchbury on The […]

Launchbury set for stint in Japan

6 November 2022 0 comments

ON THE BLINDSIDE BY NEIL FISSLER Former Wasps skipper Joe Launchbury is set to move to Japan on a short-term deal with Toyota Verblitz who […]

Marchant misses out as Jones makes changes for Autumn Internationals

26 September 2022 1 comment

Joe Marchant was among the missing names from England’s training squad as Eddie Jones tinkered with his squad for England’s Autumn International campaign. Harlequins teammate […]

Dream Team with Antonio TJ Harris

18 September 2022 1 comment

The Jersey Reds and former North Otago, Bedford, Nottingham & Wasps hooker, chooses the best XV he has played with or against 1. Simon McIntyre […]

Dream Team

26 June 2022 1 comment

JAMES GASKELL, THE FORMER WASPS AND SALE SHARKS LOOSE FORWARD, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE HAS PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST 1. Andrew Sheridan – ‘Big […]

Our skills let us down -Blackett

12 June 2022 1 comment

By PAUL REES WASPS just failed to qualify for the Heineken Champions Cup, losing out to London Irish on the final day of the regular […]

We’ll have to be at our very best, says Blackett

1 May 2022 0 comments

Coach: Lee Blackett LEE Blackett says every match for the rest of the season is a knock-out one for Wasps who are in contention to […]

Saints aim to buck the trend and make up for their Gloucester nightmare

13 March 2022 1 comment

By JON NEWCOMBE PREVIEW… Northampton v Wasps Today. Kick-off 3pm, Franklin’s Gardens HAVING lost sleep in the wake of last week’s dispiriting 35-30 loss against […]

England’s attack is progressing, says Eddie Jones

10 March 2022 1 comment

Eddie Jones feels England’s attack has been progressing through the Six Nations despite scoring one try against each of Scotland and Wales. This weekend, England […]

Barbeary’s time must come says Blackett

13 February 2022 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Wasps …………….41pts Tries: Miller 2, Alo 21, Stooke 38, Odogwu 68 70; Barbeary 74, 80 Conversions: Gopperth 22, 69, 80 Bath ………………..24pts […]

Wasps take a French lesson in tackle law

23 January 2022 0 comments

By PAUL REES PREVIEW… Munster v Wasps Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Thomond Park WASPS have focused on the breakdown ahead of today’s visit to Thomond Park […]

Sale Sharks v Wasps Preview: Sharks captain Ross returns

31 December 2021 0 comments

Captain Jono Ross returns to the side as Sale Sharks host Wasps at the AJ Bell Stadium in Saturday’s New Year’s Day 2:00 PM kick […]

Barbeary returns to the back row

12 December 2021 3 comments

PREVIEW… Wasps v Munster Today. Kick-off 3.15pm, Coventry Building Society Arena The boy’s back: Alfie Barbeary returns to the Wasps starting line-up for the first […]

Hard to replicate those post-war halcyon days

10 October 2021 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby‘s great schools RUGBY success at Christ’s Hospital School over the decades has been sporadic but the Horsham […]

Bassett can’t wait to join the party

19 September 2021 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Buzzing: Josh Bassett can’t wait to get started this season PICTURES: Getty Images WASPS have been left kicking their heels on the […]

De Chaves joins Wasps

19 September 2021 0 comments

RUGBY SHORTS WASPS brought in lock Sebastian de Chaves on a short-term deal two days before the Premiership season started. The 30-year-old 6ft 6in South […]

Are World 12s a good idea for the game?

12 September 2021 1 comment

COULD BE SAYS JOE LAUNCHBURY JOE Launchbury has strong reservations about the newly-proposed World 12s tournament and insists: “They would have to make more weeks […]

Zero tolerance is still way forward insists Blackett

5 September 2021 0 comments

■By PAUL REES LEE Blackett believes there should be no let-up in the drive to eliminate dangerous challenges after referees showed a higher tolerance threshold […]

Surely Robson’s ready for a first start now, Eddie

20 June 2021 0 comments

By NEIL FISSLER Pushing for his first start: Dan Robson takes on Paolo Garbisi during the Six Nations PICTURE: Getty Images IF JUSTICE prevails in […]