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Tizard: My time training with England has made me want to emulate Joe Launchbury

16 January 2021 2 comments

LESSONS learned from England’s finest are underpinning Hugh Tizard’s push to mix it with the best. Harlequins lock Tizard, 20, right, began last year on […]

‘We just didn’t play well enough’, Baxter admits

3 January 2021 0 comments

Rob Baxter and Lee Blackett gives their thoughts on Wasps’ 34-5 triumph over Exeter Chiefs at the Ricoh Arena

Wasps 34-5 Exeter: Physicality was shock for Chiefs says Blackett

3 January 2021 1 comment

Exeter Chiefs unbeaten record crumbles at the hands of ravenous Wasps

Wasps’ Academy gems get another chance to shine

27 December 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Top prospect: Wasps forward Alfie Barbeary WASPS will again unleash their youthful No.8-9-10 axis of Alfie Barbeary, Will Porter and Charlie Atkinson […]

Wasps 33-14 Montpellier: Alfie Barbeary puts the sting back into Wasps

20 December 2020 2 comments

Wasps flanker Barbeary outshines Louis Picamoles in convincing victory for the Premiership club over Montpellier

Blackett: Players had option to pull out

13 December 2020 1 comment

WASPS’ director of rugby Lee Blackett questioned EPCR’s approach to the Covid situation in the Dragons’ camp. He said: “EPCR were aware of the situation […]

Billy bags a score as Skivington lads come good again

29 November 2020 0 comments

■ By ROGER PANTING BILLY Twelvetrees scored 20 points Gloucester recovered from last week’s wor-rying 38-15 defeat at the hands of Leicester with a convincing […]

Forwards get to grips with Georgia for Jamie treble

15 November 2020 1 comment

From NICK CAIN at Twickenham THERE were leaden skies above an empty Twickenham to greet the Georgians on their first game at the stadium, and […]

All hail to the Chiefs as Exeter lift Premiership trophy in Twickenham final

26 October 2020 0 comments

Nick Cain reports from Twickenham on Exeter Chiefs’ 19-13 triumph over Wasps in the Premiership final

It’s a glorious grind in the rain for heroic Baxter boys

25 October 2020 0 comments

By NICK CAIN All over: Captain Joe Simmonds celebrates Destroyer: Henry Slade explodes over the line for Exeter’s only try PICTURES: Getty Images Great response: […]

TEAMS: Four senior Wasps players to miss Premiership final

23 October 2020 0 comments

Read what Lee Blackett and Rob Baxter had to say after announcing their teams to play at Twickenham

Blackett: Joe Launchbury is playing his best rugby ever and deserves Lions call

22 October 2020 0 comments

A number of players outside of Launchbury are knocking on the door for international call-ups this autumn

Launchbury: Pain of 2017 fuels my desire for Wasps glory

21 October 2020 0 comments

The Wasps captain harbours deep disappointment over extra-time defeat to Exeter Chiefs in the 2017 final

Launchbury fuelled by pain of 2017 final defeat

18 October 2020 1 comment

By TOM VALE Leader: Joe Launchbury wants to end Wasps fans’ long wait for silverware PICTURES: Getty Images CLUB captain Joe Launchbury will never forget […]

TEAMS: No Charles Piutau for Bristol’s trip to Ricoh

9 October 2020 0 comments

Full team news ahead of this weekend’s showdowns at the Ricoh Arena and Sandy Park

Launchbury’s hitting best form when it matters most

6 September 2020 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY WASPS and England lock Joe Launchbury says he has no issues with putting his body on the line despite Dylan Hartley’s warning […]

Q&A – Joe Launchbury: ‘I’m pretty locked in at Wasps’

7 August 2020 0 comments

The Wasps captain speaks up on Dai Young’s exit and new forwards coach Richard Blaze

Wasps starlets Jacob Umaga and Alfie Barbeary among 15 to sign new terms

14 July 2020 0 comments

Senior figures Joe Launchbury and Dan Robson also commit to playing at Ricoh Arena

Luke Cowan-Dickie interview – Hooked on being the best for England

11 June 2020 0 comments

Is the gap closing on Jamie George after the Exeter hooker’s form this season?

Ewels: Kruis’ exit gives opportunity to show this is England’s great era of second rows

11 June 2020 0 comments

The Bath captain came within a whisker of going to the Rugby World Cup in Japan

Missing you already, George, says Ewels!

7 June 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Hard yards: Charlie Ewels is sandwiched between Frenchmen Paul Willemse, right, and Gael Fickou PICTURES: Getty Images ENGLAND hopeful Charlie Ewels admits […]

French lessons will help Myles Edwards make his mark at Wasps

29 May 2020 0 comments

The new Wasps signing explains how his career took a detour in France before a Premiership homecoming

French lessons will help Myles earn top marks with Wasps

25 May 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Combative: Myles Edwards is ready to fight for his place SURPRISE Wasps signing Myles Edwards warns second row Test rivals Joe Launchbury […]

Anthony Watson starts for England against Wales, as Underhill misses out

5 March 2020 0 comments

Mark Wilson also starts for England at openside flanker against Wales in the Six Nations

Jonathan Joseph on the wing for England, Daly to full-back

21 February 2020 0 comments

England head coach makes changes to the backline after George Furbank is ruled out of Ireland clash

Wasteful Wasps get blast from boss Dai

19 January 2020 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING POOL 3 WASPS’ European campaign came to a miserable end as the French secured a home quarter-final with a convincing victory. Wasps […]

Dan Robson interview: I’m still waiting for Eddie Jones to call

16 January 2020 0 comments

“I won’t play like a robot for England” – Wasps scrum-half Robson hopes to be the answer for Eddie

Exclusive: Fire to play for England still burns bright for Joe Launchbury

11 December 2019 0 comments

The England and Wasps lock shares his reasons for staying loyal to Dai Young

England fire still burns bright for Launchbury

8 December 2019 1 comment

■By NEALE HARVEY Constant: Dai Young Snub: Eddie Jones Cameo appearance: Joe Launchbury playing against USA in the World Cup PICTURE: Getty Images JOE Launchbury […]

Launchbury commits his future to Wasps

1 December 2019 0 comments

WASPS Captain Joe Launchbury has signed a new undisclosed- length contract with the side. The England lock, 28, has made 142 appearances in ten seasons […]

Johnson turns on the power for Wasps

24 November 2019 0 comments

By ROB WILDMAN Debut try: Malakai Fekitoa breaks clear to score PICTURES: Getty Images Valued: Jacob Umaga Skill: Matteo Minozzi WASPS needed to produce some […]

Joe blow gives Dai Exeter problem

24 November 2019 1 comment

WASPS boss Dai Young fears Joe Launchbury will miss Saturday’s Premiership match at Exeter due to a calf injury. The England lock was led off […]

Wasps get Joe back for Euro tie

10 November 2019 1 comment

JOE LAUNCHBURY is poised to return for Wasps in next Saturday’s European Challenge Cup tie at Bordeaux Begles. The England lock endured a frustrating World […]

Simpson thumps his old mates at Wasps

27 October 2019 1 comment

By ROGER PANTING Easy run-in: Tom Marshall scores the opening try for Gloucester PICTURES: Getty Images Bitter sweet: Joe Simpson JOE Simpson marked his home […]

YOUNGGUNS

27 October 2019 0 comments

HUGH TIZARD HARLEQUINS & LONDON SCOTTISH LOCK Hugh Tizard could reasonably be described as a new-age lock who combines immense physique with the skills of […]

Bogey-man Burgess is gone but not forgotten

22 September 2019 0 comments

THE ghost of Sam Burgess continues to haunt England as their former centre features on promotional posters for the World Cup. The advertisements are publicising […]

Go make history Eddie tells his men

8 September 2019 1 comment

■ By NICK CAIN Upbeat: Eddie Jones EDDIE Jones will climb onto the plane to Japan with his England squad today telling them to make […]

Launchbury: It’s not been easy to get in this squad

1 September 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY JOE Launchbury believes fierce competition within England’s vastly experienced, power-packed second row unit is boosting their World Cup chances. Having seen off […]

England to experiment against Wales ahead of naming World Cup squad

9 August 2019 0 comments

Willi Heinz and Sam Underhill will act as vice-captains in the Twickenham clash

Joe’s back to boost Wasps’ bid for playoffs

5 May 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Winner: Jonathan Joseph Sibling rivalry: Marcus and Anthony Watson ENGLAND lock Joe Launchbury returns from an Achilles/calf injury as Wasps look to […]

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 […]

Frustrated Ewels demands Bath boys shape up

7 April 2019 1 comment

Pushing: Charlie Ewels CHARLIE Ewels knows Bath’s squadron of England hopefuls must rescue their club’s season or risk becoming nearly men in the race for […]

Cornell back in training ahead of schedule

17 March 2019 0 comments

■ By SAM JACKSON Training again: Worcester flanker Cornell du Preez SCOTLAND international back row forward Cornell du Preez has resumed full training with Warriors […]

Huddles keep England minds on the job

17 February 2019 1 comment

ENGLAND have adopted the American Footballstyle huddles we have seen in their recent Six Nations wins against France and Ireland as a means of improving […]

Young: I’d relish going up against Wasps boys

17 February 2019 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY No.7 rival: Justin Tipuric Grafter: Thomas Young was one of the standouts for Wales in Rome Wasps mates Launchbury Daly Hughes Shields […]

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 […]

Stooke waits to jump on merry go round

13 January 2019 1 comment

BATH hard case Elliott Stooke is ready to take his game to new levels and prove why he can still play a part in England’s […]

Well, well…Holmes divines road to top

13 January 2019 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Success: Ed Holmes has had a breakthrough season FORMER hydrography student Ed Holmes aims to prove water can turn into wine as […]

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 […]