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Blackett: We were pinged off the park

7 March 2021 1 comment

Another high penalty count for Wasps to contend with in defeat

Alex Coles aims to make best of bad Courtney Lawes situation

7 March 2021 0 comments

Northampton are without Courtney Lawes and David Ribbans at lock, Alex Coles explains how responsibility is now levelled at him in the Saints pack

Wasps in bid for Exeter Chiefs’ scrum-half Stu Townsend

7 March 2021 0 comments

A replacement for the outgoing Ben Vellacott?

Ampthill v Doncaster: Turner gives new recruits their chance to impress

7 March 2021 0 comments

Ampthill head coach Paul Turner has named 14 debutants for the visit of Knights on opening weekend in the Championship

Wallaby Rob’s all in for Irish cause

7 March 2021 0 comments

■By NEALE HARVEY Physical edge: Rob Simmons on the attack for Irish in their win over Wasps in February PICTURES: Getty Images AUSSIE lock Rob […]

Ex-England centre Kyle Eastmond makes code switch to Leeds Rhinos

3 March 2021 1 comment

Eastmond left Leicester Tigers last summer and is set for a reunion with Sean Long at Rhinos

Wasps 10-16 London Irish: It’s tough going as gritty Irish battle back

28 February 2021 1 comment

No chance of a Wasps comeback as Irish produce another stirring second-half performance

Preview: George Furbank excited to ‘front up’ for Saints

28 February 2021 1 comment

The Northampton Saints full-back previews Sunday’s clash against Bath at Franklin’s Gardens with Neale Harvey

Livewires Meg Jones and Abby Dow knock Sarries off their stride

28 February 2021 1 comment

Wasps make ground up on Saracens with 26-24 narrow victory at Twyford Avenue

Wasps snap up Thomas

28 February 2021 1 comment

RUGBY SHORTS WASPS have signed Ospreys tighthead Nicky Thomas on a short-term loan deal. The 26-year-old joined Ospreys at the start of this season from Bristol. […]

Wasps back Lima Sopoaga reaches decision on where he’ll be playing next season

21 February 2021 2 comments

Sopoaga was the subject of surprise interest from the Stormers in South Africa as well as a number of Top 14 clubs

14-man Blues cling on after Curry sees red for punching

21 February 2021 0 comments

By WARREN MUGGLETON Ampthill …………33pts Tries: Lewis 2, Humfrey 62, 67; Duncan 74, Beaton 79 Conversions: Grimoldby 3, 63, 75, 80 Bedford…………..36pts Tries: Long-Martinez 2, […]

Harlequins 20-19 Wasps: Ice-cool Lagi Tuima completes Quins turnaround

21 February 2021 0 comments

Harlequins held the lead only once during their clash against Premier 15s title rivals Wasps

Leicester 27-8 Wasps: Tigers go powering on through red mist

21 February 2021 0 comments

Three red cards to Jasper Wiese, Hanro Liebenberg and Kieran Brookes mar Leicester’s home win over Wasps

They had full control admits Wasps head coach Lee Blackett

21 February 2021 0 comments

Reaction from Lee Blackett and Steve Borthwick to Tigers’ 27-8 win at Welford Road

Dai Young gets to know ‘talented’ young guns at Cardiff Blues

18 February 2021 1 comment

A little time off has allowed interim director of rugby Dai Young to survey the talent that ranges across all levels at Cardiff Blues, ahead of the return of the PRO14 next weekend

Winger Josh Bassett extends his contract at Wasps

17 February 2021 0 comments

Josh Bassett commits to Wasps on the eve of his 100th Premiership appearance for the club this weekend

Wasps hooker Tommy Taylor to head back to Sale Sharks

17 February 2021 1 comment

Taylor will return to the north-west this summer to join up with Alex Sanderson at Sale Sharks

“I will be back” – England flanker Jack Willis on knee injury

15 February 2021 0 comments

England and Wasp flanker Jack Willis has sent a message to those who were watching on as he suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury

Exeter 26-3 London Irish: Sam Simmonds double sets new Exeter try record

14 February 2021 2 comments

Sam Simmonds notched his 11th try of the Premiership campaign in a convincing win for Chiefs at Sandy Park

Sale 22-27 Bath: Bath find their flow at last to stop rot

14 February 2021 0 comments

Bath end their barren run to beat Sale Sharks on their own patch, as Alex Sanderson tastes defeat for the first time

Preview: Ted Hill must block easy access to gold zone

14 February 2021 0 comments

Worcester captain Ted Hill has identified one key area the Warriors must clean up in defence ahead of the visit of Wasps on Sunday

Josh Bassett backs Jacob to hit top gear after Quins dip

14 February 2021 0 comments

Wasps wing Josh Bassett previews the team’s trip to Worcester Warriors on Sunday in the Premiership

Dream Team with Dan Collier

14 February 2021 1 comment

The Plymouth Albion and former Ealing, Bridgwater, Manchester, Barking and London Welsh lock, chooses the best XV he’s played with or against 1. Martin Rice […]

Alex Schwarz gets his chance in top flight at Wasps

14 February 2021 1 comment

The Cornish Pirates prop has signed a short-term deal to switch to Wasps weeks away from the Championship kick off

Shoulder surgery for Worcester fly-half Duncan Weir

14 February 2021 2 comments

Surgery will likely rule out Weir’s participation in his final season at Sixways, prior to joining Glasgow Warriors in the summer

Rowland Winter adds new recruits for Coventry’s campaign

14 February 2021 0 comments

Coventry recruit from the Premiership ahead of the Championship’s March 6 kick-off date

Stooke on drink driving charge

14 February 2021 1 comment

RUGBY SHORTS BATH lock Elliot Stooke has been charged with drink driving after crashing his car on the way home from an evening at Jonathan […]

Clatter of trains couldn’t derail mighty Emanuel

14 February 2021 1 comment

Brendan Gallagher continues his series looking at rugby’s great schools Learning from the master: The great Mervyn Thomas, second left front row, coaching at Emanuel […]

Jack’s shriek of pain was the stuff of nightmares | Brendan Gallagher

14 February 2021 2 comments

England’s win over Italy was overshadowed by a serious-looking knee injury to Wasp flanker Jack Willis

Adam Jones aims to develop Harlequins’ mean streak after Gustard’s exit

10 February 2021 0 comments

A lengthy interview with Harlequins scrum coach Adam Jones, who delves into the road ahead for Quins in life after Paul Gustard

Marlen Walker bolsters Wasps front row

7 February 2021 1 comment

WASPS have signed prop Marlen Walker from Championship side Cornish Pirates on a short-term loan deal. The 32-year-old New Zealander has been brought in as […]

Tom Mitchell eager to pit wits against Premiership’s finest

7 February 2021 1 comment

Tokyo Olympics is first and foremost in Mitchell’s plans, but the axing of the England Sevens programme has gave him to to ponder his future

Wasps 17-22 Northampton: Yellow fever makes Wasps look sickly

7 February 2021 0 comments

Have Northampton Saints finally turned the corner in their season?

Boyd: We were rotten in last 50

7 February 2021 0 comments

DESPITE picking up a hat-trick of league victories, Northampton director of rugby Chris Boyd was scathing about his side’s performance. “In the first 30 minutes […]

Preview: Sean Robinson urges Newcastle to get clinical against Chiefs

7 February 2021 0 comments

Newcastle Falcons get the chance to show their early season form is no fluke on Sunday against the reigning Premiership champions

Sam Skinner enjoying new-found freedom at Exeter Chiefs

7 February 2021 0 comments

The Exeter and Scotland lock is looking to hit double figures every game in all the stats that count in the loose, not only the set piece

Bristol keen to keep hold of Earl and Malins

2 February 2021 1 comment

Bristol want to turn the loan deal agreed with Saracens for the England duo into a permanent one

Exclusive: Harlequins put Dean Ryan on their wanted list

31 January 2021 0 comments

Dean Ryan has emerged as a person on Quins’ shortlist to take over at the Stoop, following Paul Gustard’s abrupt exit

Crossdale jumps ship for Wasps

31 January 2021 1 comment

Wasps secure the signing of a player who has been on Eddie Jones’ radar

Try-fests are no help in spotting true talent | Jeff Probyn

31 January 2021 2 comments

Spectators can enjoy the try-fests, but they will come as no comfort to Eddie Jones who will be measuring the quality of the Premiership relative to his selection

Gopperth: Give Paolo Odogwu a chance to run riot

31 January 2021 1 comment

Wasp veteran Jimmy Gopperth wants to see England unleash Odogwu in this year’s Six Nations

Emotional Harlequins eager to write a winning first chapter to life after Gustard

31 January 2021 0 comments

■ By NEALE HARVEY WOUNDED Harlequins have harnessed the emotional fallout of Paul Gustard’s sacking and will unleash their frustration on Wasps, says skipper Stephan […]