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Evans aims to put on a variety show for the fans

6 December 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY AMBITIOUS fly-half Lloyd Evans says Gloucester will happily eschew a slavish kicking game if his side keep racking up thrilling victories like […]

Dombrandt keeps armband as Ashton starts at 15

6 December 2020 1 comment

Captain: Dombrandt GLOUCESTER head coach George Skivington makes two changes to the team that beat Wasps last weekend. Lewis Ludlow returns at openside flanker […]

Dow provides sting as Wasps surge past Lightning

6 December 2020 0 comments

BY NATHAN ROCHE Star turn: Abby Dow WASPS moved above Loughborough Lightning in the Premier 15s standings by recording a three-try victory at Twyford Avenue. Both […]

Joyce hits hat-trick but perfect Quins power on

6 December 2020 1 comment

By ADAM ELLIS A RAMPANT secondhalf showing from Harlequins kept their perfect record intact, clinching a seventh consecutive bonuspoint win. Good for nine tries in all, […]

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 […]

Blackett: At least we fought at the end

29 November 2020 0 comments

WASPS director of rugby Lee Blackett believed there were few plusses to take. “The only pleasing aspect of the game was our character and fight […]

Physicality of my Bears pulled us through says happy Lam

29 November 2020 0 comments

Pleased: Pat Lam PAT Lam declared himself “really pleased that we got the five points – there’s a lot of history with Worcester”. The Bristol […]

Cracking Kildunne try kills of Chiefs fightback

29 November 2020 0 comments

By AMY FULGHAM Exeter …………..14 Wasps …………..24 ELLIE Kildunne’s try ensured Wasps ran out worthy victors in a closelycontested encounter after repelling a late Exeter […]

Loader looks to build rock solid case

29 November 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Hot-stepper: London Irish wing Ben Loader PICTURE: Getty Images INSPIRED by the dazzling deeds of England’s Jonny May, hot-stepping London Irish winger […]

I’ve got a say in first-team matters at Wasps so I’m happy to stay – Martin Gleeson

26 November 2020 0 comments

Wasps attack coach Gleeson explains how each senior coach is closely-integrated to Lee Blackett’s plans

I’ve got a say at Wasps so I’m happy to stay – Gleeson

22 November 2020 2 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Signed: Martin Gleeson WASPS attack coach Martin Gleeson says he was delighted to sign his new contract after being granted a proper […]

Rob Baxter sets out his stall as Exeter embark on defence of their double

20 November 2020 0 comments

Rob Baxter opens up on how he is driven by those who doubted his appointment at Exeter Chiefs more than a decade ago

Squad lists and opening fixtures for all 12 Premiership clubs ahead of new 2020-21 season

19 November 2020 0 comments

An overview of each club ahead of the start of a new Premiership season on Friday night

Argentina hero Santiago Cordero becomes target for Exeter’s rival

18 November 2020 0 comments

Former Exeter Chiefs fans’ favourite Cordero has become the subject of interest from multiple clubs

Wasps announce new deals for senior coaching staff

17 November 2020 0 comments

Head coach Lee Blackett and senior assistants all pen new contracts ahead of new Premiership season

Ex-Chief Cordero interests Blackett

15 November 2020 0 comments

Favourite: Cordero BY NEILFISSLER Follow me on Twitter: @neilfissler WASPS have emerged as front runners in the race to tempt former Exeter Chiefs winger Santi […]

Kirsten: Missing stars won’t stop Chiefs

15 November 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY JANNES Kirsten insists denuded Exeter will not allow Test call-ups, retirements or injuries to stand in the way of their quest for […]

Saracens given a fright by fiery Wasps fightback

15 November 2020 0 comments

By ADAM ELLIS Saracens ………33 Wasps ……………27 SARACENS breathed a huge sigh of relief to secure the win after Wasps fought back to score 24 […]

Cipriani urged to bring back his running game

15 November 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Probyn: If Women’s Prem can scrum so should grassroots men DANNY Cipriani will be granted full licence to thrill as Gloucester seek […]

Much improved, but Italy can’t stop Scots

15 November 2020 0 comments

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER Power play: Zander Fagerson crashes over for Scotland PICTURES: Getty Images THE Scotland bandwagon continued to gather pace with a fifth consecutive […]

Stephen Vaughan interview: All Premiership clubs are in trouble but all will survive

13 November 2020 0 comments

Wasps chief executive Vaughan talks government bailout talks, pride at the job Lee Blackett is doing, and academy plans

Thompson: Take a punt on Trailfinders

8 November 2020 0 comments

By NEALE HARVEY Feeling the burn: Guy Thompson has had to up his game at Ealing. Inset, Trailfinders work-out at their top class gym facilities […]

Ruthless Wasps hit Sharks for the big century

8 November 2020 0 comments

By NATHAN ROCHE FOR the second time this season DMP Sharks shipped over 100 points, this time at the hands of Wasps at Twyford Avenue […]

DREAMTEAM

1 November 2020 0 comments

SEAN McCARTHY, THE BEDFORD AND FORMER, NUNEATON, WORCESTER, BIRMINGHAM, JERSEY AND LEINSTER LOOSEHEAD, CHOOSES THE BEST XV HE’S PLAYED WITH OR AGAINST… 1. Joe Wrafter […]

YOUNG GUNS

1 November 2020 0 comments

GEORGEHEAD HARLEQUINS HOOKER As a loosehead prop during his formative years at Tonbridge School, Old Reigatians RFC, Surrey and the Harlequins academy, George Head dreamed […]

Tykes revamp gathers pace

1 November 2020 1 comment

■ By JON NEWCOMBE Big break: Will Hardwick playing for University of Birmingham LEEDS TYKES have signed a bright spark of a scrum-half as DoR […]

The Verdict: There won’t be an asterisk next to this team

27 October 2020 0 comments

Brendan Gallagher analyses the Premiership final and how Wasps faced up to their uphill battle

Abbie Ward and Marlie Packer return to Red Roses squad

27 October 2020 0 comments

England head coach Simon Middleton has named his squad to travel to Italy in search of a Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam

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

Double Devon cream for magnificent Chiefs

25 October 2020 0 comments

By GARY FITZGERALD Encore: Captain Joe Simmonds holds his second major trophy aloft inside seven days as Chiefs celebrate PICTURE: Getty Images JOE Simmonds was […]

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

Guscott column: Jimmy Gopperth is key to Wasps springing a surprise

23 October 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Guscott lists the 37-year-old Kiwi central to Wasps’ Premiership final hopes

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

Lee Blackett has restored the sting in finalists Wasps

21 October 2020 0 comments

Wasps have made a remarkable turnaround to earn their shot at redemption against 2017 Premiership final foes Exeter

Premiership finalists Wasps record no new positive tests

21 October 2020 0 comments

Wasps to return to training ahead of Premiership final against Exeter Chiefs as latest screening shows no new cases

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

Turnover king Willis wins RPA crown

18 October 2020 1 comment

WASPS flanker Jack Willis has been voted players’ player of the year at the Rugby Players’ Association awards. The 23-year-old, right, won the award four […]

Brad proves Gopperth still has years to go

18 October 2020 0 comments

BRAD Thorn, who won a World Cup with New Zealand more than a decade after trousering an Australian Sports Medal for his services to the […]

Shields: It’s time to bring the trophy home

18 October 2020 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE WASPS will need to rein in the excitement of playing in the Premiership Final if they are to defy the odds and […]

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 […]

Gopperth’s key to Wasps springing a final surprise

18 October 2020 1 comment

JEREMY GUSCOTT OUTSPOKEN AND UNMISSABLE EVERY WEEK IT would be hard to hit form any better than Wasps have done on the way to the […]

Melissa’s in RFU Press mix

18 October 2020 1 comment

THE RFU, set to lose £107m and making over 120 redundant, have so far reprieved their Press office. The RFU have a total of nine […]

‘Having an opinion in this day and age is not a good thing’ – James Haskell

15 October 2020 0 comments

Now his autobiography is out, James Haskell is unabating in his value of being himself after adhering to RFU and club values for much of his rugby career

Premiership Rugby on alert after seven positive tests at Wasps

14 October 2020 0 comments

Bristol, Wasps opponents on Saturday, are believed to be unaffected

Exeter or Wasps: Who will prevail in the big Premiership final?

14 October 2020 0 comments

Both Exeter and Wasps have stormed past their semi-final opponents to set the stage for the big head to head clash in the grand final. […]

Davies double downs Sale

11 October 2020 0 comments

By JAMAL NIAZ Sale Sharks……7 Loughboro’ L.29 LARK Davies’ try double condemned Sale Sharks to defeat on their Premier 15s debut at Heywood Road. Sale […]

Clear from beginning Lee was a cut above say Titans

11 October 2020 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE LEE BLACKETT’s success as a Premiership head coach comes as no surprise to one of the men who gave him his first […]

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

Tiger Reffell raring to rip into Robshaw

4 October 2020 1 comment

By NEALE HARVEY Fast learner: Tommy Reffell PICTURE: Getty Images RISING star Tommy Reffell goes into battle against Premiership legend Chris Robshaw today looking to […]

Biggest challenge of my 35 years in sport

4 October 2020 0 comments

Jeremy Blackmore talks to former RFU director Rob Andrew about rugby’s future Survival mode: Rob Andrew is fighting to safeguard the future of Sussex CCC. […]

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