All posts tagged "Wasps"
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Jeremy Guscott
/ 8 years agoJeremy Guscott: Daly puts his marker down to remind Joseph he has to be on top form to come back
One of the best measurements of the quality of Eddie Jones’ performance as England head coach has been that almost every...
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Young Gun
/ 8 years agoYoung Gun: Alex Mitchell – Northampton scrum-half
A knee injury prevented him from playing in a home World Cup, but Alex Mitchell is back and desperate to put...
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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
/ 8 years agoBristol statement on Andy Robinson suspension
Following the extremely disappointing start to their season, Bristol have suspended director of rugby Andy Robinson. The former England and Scotland...
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Jeff Probyn
/ 9 years agoJeff Probyn: Saracens prove benefits of having home-grown talent
What an unusual start to Europe, with most of the French teams not turning up mentally and suffering the embarrassing consequences with...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoI can hit heights for England and Eddie Jones says Joe Launchbury
Wasps captain Joe Launchbury will today attempt to deliver another towering performance against Toulouse in the European Champions Cup to convince...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoKyle Sinckler ‘destined’ to topple old king Dan Cole
Rough and tumble tighthead prop Kyle Sinckler has the potential to knock Dan Cole from his lofty perch and dominate England’s...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoThis Wasps team can top lot – Danny Cipriani
Danny Cipriani has sounded a battle cry ahead of his side’s trip to Toulouse by declaring the current Wasps squad can...
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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 agoDan Robson: My battle with Joe Simpson can help Test bid
Rapidly-maturing Wasps scrum-half Dan Robson reckons his decision to quit Gloucester re-ignited his faltering career as he targets England‘s coveted No.9...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 9 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Dave Scully – former England Sevens scrum-half
Winning the Sevens World Cup in 1993 was the highlight of my career and my try-saving tackle on Fiji’s Mesake Rasari...
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Young Gun
/ 9 years agoYoung Gun: Conor Eastgate – Wasps fly-half
Between Danny Cipriani and Jimmy Gopperth, Conor Eastgate could not ask for better mentors, but as a young fly-half playing is...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoThree players re-sign with Wasps
Three players have put pen to paper to extend their stay with Wasps this week, with second row Kearnan Myall, scrum...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWatson to miss autumn internationals
Anthony Watson is likely to miss England‘s autumn internationals after breaking his jaw in the training camp in Brighton. Watson is...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoMat Luamanu commits to Harlequins
Mat Luamanu has committed to Harlequins by signing a contract extension. Moving to the Stoop ahead of the 2016 season, the...
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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 agoLouis Picamoles can make Northampton great says Stephen Myler
Long-serving fly-half Stephen Myler reckons the instant impact of French No.8 Louis Picamoles has put Northampton in shape for double-trophy success....
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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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Latest News
/ 9 years agoPremiership round 4 teams
Bristol v Exeter Bristol: Williams; Edwards, Hurrell, Palamo, Varndell; Pisi, Cliff; Traynor, McMillan, Cortes, Phillips, Sorenson, Fisher, Lam (c), Crane. Replacements:...
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Young Gun
/ 9 years agoYoung Gun: Tom Willis – Wasps No.8
As a young player, Tom Willis is like a sponge when it comes to soaking up all the advice on offer,...
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My Life in Rugby
/ 9 years agoMy Life in Rugby: Paul Hull – former England and Bristol full-back
Throughout any playing career you have ups and downs and when I played for Bristol that was most definitely the case....
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoPremiership round 2 teams
Bath v Newcastle Bath: Homer; Rokoduguni, Joseph, Clark, Banahan; Ford (c), Fotuali’i; Auterac, Batty, Palma-Newport, Charteris, Attwood, Ewels, Sisi, Mercer Replacements: Dunn, Obano,...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoBen Youngs relishing Aaron Mauger learning curve at Leicester
Ben Youngs hopes trophy success and renewed confidence at Leicester will underpin his claims to the England No.9 jersey while enhancing...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoI’ve been beating my demons says Kurtley Beale
Watching Kurtley Beale, ball in hand, whizzing past defences at full speed is one of the most beautiful sights in the...
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Autumn Internationals
/ 9 years agoBilly Vunipola knows it’s not only Nathan Hughes gunning for his jersey
Rapidly-maturing Billy Vunipola says he will relish the competition from Wasps’ counterpart Nathan Hughes as he bids to take his game...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoBristol bring in Rob Hawkins
Rob Hawkins has joined Bristol on a short-term deal as injury cover for Marc Jones. The hooker, who has had spells...
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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 agoWasps will feed off last year’s hurt
Now one of the richest clubs in Europe, Wasps have assembled a star-studded squad and go into the new campaign as...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoSailosi Tagicakibau released by Wasps
Samoan international Sailosi Tagicakibau has left Wasps after requesting a release from his contract for family reasons. Tagicakibau made 34 appearances...
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20 Questions
/ 9 years ago20 Questions: Josh Bassett – Wasps wing
Happy with your win in the Premiership 7s? It was great to win the club’s first silverware since 2008, especially to...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoExeter Chief Cowan-Dickie targets new season ahead
Luke Cowan-Dickie admitted it was nice to “dust off the cobwebs” as he helped Exeter Chiefs make it two wins from...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWorcester Cavaliers fixture dates confirmed
Monday night rugby returns to Sixways in September as Worcester Cavaliers look forward to the 2016/17 Aviva A League campaign. The...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoI’m not here for a holiday says new Chief Dave Dennis
Exeter marquee signing Dave Dennis reckons a stint in the Premiership will improve him as a player as he sets out...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoJoe Launchbury named Wasps captain
Joe Launchbury has been appointed Wasps captain ahead of the new season. The England lock, who is closing in on a...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoDan Leo’s crusade to improve deal for Pacific Islanders
Dan Leo, founder of Pacific Rugby Players Welfare, reckons the contingent of England players with Island origins will rocket over the...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoPremiership 7s win is just the start for Wasps
Christian Wade believes victory in the Singha Premiership Rugby 7s Series is just the start for Wasps this season, as the...
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English Gallagher Premiership
/ 9 years agoQ&A with Wasps forwards coach Andy Titterrell
Two years ago, you turned to strength and conditioning but now you’re a full-time forwards coach. Why the change of direction?...
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Young Gun
/ 9 years agoYoung Gun: Ehize Ehizode – Wasps lock
It has been a challenging few weeks for Ehize Ehizode, but the highly-rated lock is settling in at Coventry and is...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoWasps confirm signing of Willie Le Roux
As revealed by Neil Fissler last Sunday, Wasps have bolstered their already impressive squad by the addition of Springboks full-back Willie...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoBack pair re-sign for Harlequins
Winston Stanley and Charlie Walker have committed their future to Harlequins having signed a new deal with the South London club....
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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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Featured
/ 9 years agoJames Haskell: I’d risk my career again to beat the Aussies 3-0!
James Haskell has revealed he needed complicated surgery on his big toe to save his rugby career and now faces up...
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/ 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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English Championship
/ 9 years agoLondon Irish confirm Championship squad
London Irish have confirmed their first team squad ahead of their first ever season in the Championship. Director of Rugby Nick...
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/ 9 years agoWasps sign Scottish centre Nick De Luca
Wasps have confirmed the signing of Scottish international centre Nick De Luca from Biarritz. Following the retirements of former Wasps centres...
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/ 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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/ 9 years agoEddie Jones must look at Saxons stars Danny Cipriani and Dave Attwood
Fresh from leading England Saxons to a 2-0 series win in South Africa, head coach Ali Hepher reckons at least half...
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Latest News
/ 9 years agoAndrea Masi forced to retire from rugby
Andrea Masi will not play professional rugby again after failing to recover from a Achilles’ tendon injury. The full-back hasn’t feature...
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/ 9 years agoWade to wing it for Saxons against Emerging Boks
Wasps wing Christian Wade is one of three changes to the England Saxons starting XV for their second Test against South...
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Dream Team
/ 9 years agoDream Team: Ollie Phillips- former England 7s, Gloucester and Newcastle wing
1. Nick Wood – The Gloucester loosehead is such an underestimated prop. He is so effective at what he does. So...