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Guy Armitage to join Wasps

16 March 2016 0 comments

Wasps have announced the signing of Guy Armitage from London Welsh ahead of next season. The 24 year-old, and younger brother of Delon and Steffon […]

Dream Team: Ben Cooper – London Welsh and former Bedford prop

14 March 2016 0 comments

1. Mako Vunipola – The best loosehead I have scrummaged against and the corner stone of the Saracens pack. Good to see him doing well […]

George Smith cited for kneeing James Hook

8 March 2016 0 comments

George Smith will appear before an RFU Disciplinary panel tomorrow after being charged with striking James Hook to the head with his knee. The incident […]

George Smith named Premiership player of the month

7 March 2016 0 comments

George Smith has been named Premiership player of the month after a “sensational” month of February. The Wasps openside and Wallaby legend enjoyed an incredible […]

Resurgent Dan Robson won’t be giving up his place without a fight

4 March 2016 0 comments

It has been 18 months in the making but Dan Robson is finally enjoying a good run of games and is determined to prove he […]

Nick Cain column: No prizes for tact, but Eddie Jones was honest about Jonny Sexton

3 March 2016 0 comments

The attempt to bracket the Eddie Jones comments about Jonathan Sexton over the fitness of the Irish fly-half to play Test rugby as malevolent mind […]

CONFIRMED: Wasps sign Tom Cruse

1 March 2016 0 comments

As revealed by Jon Newcombe in The Rugby Paper on February 21, Wasps have secured the signing of hooker Tom Cruse. The 26 year-old will […]

Elliot Daly to make England debut against Ireland

24 February 2016 0 comments

Elliot Daly is set to make his Test debut on Saturday after being named in England‘s 23-man squad for Saturday’s Six Nations match against Ireland. […]

Signing Cipriani will help Wasps conquer Europe

24 February 2016 0 comments

Fly-half’s long-awaited homecoming can help Wasps cement place among European rugby’s elite – Ashley Johnson.

Vunipola brothers sign new Saracens deal

22 February 2016 0 comments

Mako and Billy Vunipola have committed their futures to Saracens by signing fresh contract extensions which will see the England duo stay at Allianz Park […]

Dream Team: Guy Thompson – Wasps and former Gloucester and Jersey flanker

22 February 2016 0 comments

1. Christian Califano – A French legend who was a great character in the changing room when I came through the ranks at Gloucester. 2. […]

London Irish sign Tommy Bell

17 February 2016 0 comments

London Irish have completed the signing of Tommy Bell from Leicester Tigers on a long term deal. The 23-year-old, who is comfortable playing at both […]

Rejuvenated Christian Wade looking to make up for lost time

17 February 2016 0 comments

Flying wing says his mind is as fresh as his body after returning from a three-month lay-off last week.

Justin Burnell takes over at Rotherham

16 February 2016 0 comments

Rotherham Titans have announced the appointment of Justin Burnell as their new Head Coach. Burnell will take over with immediate effect replacing former Wales international Mark Jones […]

CONFIRMED: Danny Cipriani returns to Wasps

16 February 2016 0 comments

As suggested by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Danny Cipriani will return to Wasps next season. The Sale Sharks fly-half, who decided […]

Dream Team: Mark Cornwell – former Gloucester lock

15 February 2016 0 comments

1. Rodrigo Roncero – An outstanding attacking scrummager with an all-round game. Tough customer who could carry and be as useful at the breakdown as […]

Daly and Kvesic dropped by England

10 February 2016 0 comments

Elliot Daly and Matt Kvesic will be available to play in the Premiership this weekend after being released by England. The Wasps centre Daly and […]

Dai Young – I like a scrum but just look at my Wasps fly!

10 February 2016 0 comments

As a proud tighthead prop, Dai Young will always have a soft spot for a pushover try – but the Wasps boss admits these days […]

Dream Team: Tim Payne – London Scottish coach and former Wasps and England prop

8 February 2016 0 comments

1. Trevor Woodman – You just have to look at 2003 to see how good a scrummager he was plus he offered a lot around […]

Exeter still Ali Hepher’s focus despite link to England

5 February 2016 0 comments

Ali Hepher, the highly-rated strategist behind Premiership Rugby’s deadliest attack, refused to rule himself out of coaching England but insists his mind is focused on […]

Christian Wade poised for Wasps return

3 February 2016 0 comments

Christian Wade will make his return from injury with Wasps on Saturday as they take on Newcastle in the Premiership. The flying wing has been […]

Rob Webber to link up with Sale

2 February 2016 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on January 17, Sale Sharks have secured the services of Rob Webber for next season. The […]

Wasps confirm Tommy Taylor signing

2 February 2016 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on January 10, Wasps have signed Tommy Taylor from Sale Sharks for next season. The 24-year-old […]

20 Questions: Ben Jacobs – Wasps centre

27 January 2016 0 comments

How big is today’s game in Toulon? It’s huge. If we win we qualify for the quarter-finals but if we lose they overtake us and […]

Wasps sign Irish tighthead Marty Moore

25 January 2016 0 comments

Wasps have confirmed the signing of prop Marty Moore ahead of next season. The 24-year-old, who had 10 Ireland caps, will move to Coventry from […]

James Haskell: I’m at the peak of my game

22 January 2016 0 comments

James Haskell is desperate to get a Six Nations start against Scotland as Eddie Jones moves closer to picking his back-row for Murrayfield. And the […]

World Cup star joins London Scottish

20 January 2016 0 comments

London Scottish have today announced the signing of Namibian international Tinus du Plessis for the remainder of the season. The flanker, who featured in all […]

Dream Team: Adam Preocanin – Ealing and former London Scottish, Saracens and Queensland University lock

18 January 2016 0 comments

1. Darren Molloy – Packed down behind the Wasps legend when he was player-coach at Westcombe Park. Came on as sub, dominated his opposite prop […]

We’re flying thanks to Kevin Sinfield says Dave Doherty

16 January 2016 0 comments

Carnegie centurion Dave Doherty credits the British & Irish Cup – and the growing impact of Kevin Sinfield – for the Championship club’s recent revival. […]

Young Gun: Luke White – Harlequins fly-half

15 January 2016 0 comments

Luke White is learning all the intricacies of playing fly-half at the highest level and in Nick Evans he couldn’t have wished for a better […]

Alex Lozowski to join Saracens

13 January 2016 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on November 15, Saracens have brought in Wasps fly-half Alex Lozowski on a multi-year deal. The […]

Back trio commit to Wasps

13 January 2016 0 comments

Rob Miller, Josh Bassett and Brendan Macken have joined James Haskell and Nathan Hughes in agreeing new terms with the club. Full-back Miller, who recently […]

Watch out Billy, Nathan Hughes wants both your shirts!

12 January 2016 0 comments

Wasps juggernaut Nathan Hughes has already made Billy Vunipola‘s No.8 jersey his own at club level and now says he feels ready to do the […]

Worcester confirm Johnston signature

6 January 2016 0 comments

As revealed by Jon Newcombe in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Worcester have bolstered their front row option by signing James Johnston. The tighthead, 29, […]

Nathan Hughes extends stay at Wasps

5 January 2016 0 comments

Nathan Hughes has extended his contract with Wasps. The Fijian No.8, who will qualify for England on residency grounds on June 26, joined Wasps from […]

James Johnston leaves Wasps

5 January 2016 0 comments

Wasps have today confirmed that Samoan prop James Johnston has left the club to pursue alternative options. Johnston, who arrived at the club last summer […]

James Haskell signs new Wasps contract

4 January 2016 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper yesterday, James Haskell has penned a new deal with Wasps. The England flanker was thought to […]

Sam Warburton: Let Leigh Halfpenny play for Wasps if he wants

30 December 2015 0 comments

Leigh Halfpenny should be free to play where he chooses according to Wales captain Sam Warburton. Halfpenny is wanted by Wasps and would join exiles […]

Andy Goode comes out of retirement and joins Newcastle

28 December 2015 0 comments

As revealed by Neale Harvey in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Andy Goode has come out of retirement and joined Newcastle as injury cover. The […]

Young Gun: Will Stuart – Wasps and England U20s tighthead

18 December 2015 0 comments

Will Stuart is eager to take his Premiership career forward but he is fully aware that he will first have to take a step back […]

Jeremy Guscott column: Taulupe Faletau can become best No.8 in the world at Bath

16 December 2015 0 comments

Taulupe Faletau’s decision to join Bath next season means that they have acquired a 25-year-old who is not only a world-class No.8, but who also […]

My Life in Rugby: Darren Molloy – former Wasps, Gloucester and Leinster prop

15 December 2015 0 comments

Once a Wasp, always a Wasp is an oft-used phrase that resonates with me 100 per cent. From the day I first signed for Wasps […]

Just £25k would have stopped Bath signing Taulupe Faletau

15 December 2015 0 comments

Bath would have missed out on Taulupe Faletau had the Welsh Rugby Union been willing to pay an extra £25,000-a-year. Newport Gwent Dragons believe they […]

Nathan Hughes named Premiership Player of the Month

8 December 2015 0 comments

Nathan Hughes was today acclaimed as a “sensational athlete” as he was named Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for November. The Wasps No.8 […]

Jeff Probyn column: Our home grow talent is blocked by foreign imports

4 December 2015 0 comments

After a brilliant display by all the Premiership teams in Europe last week, it would seem that there’s definitely not a World Cup ‘hangover’ as […]

Dream Team: Peter Lydon – London Scottish and former Stade Francais and Ulster full-back

30 November 2015 0 comments

1. Lovejoy Chawatama – Showed great potential for London Scottish and England Students last year. Really humble guy and great work ethic. 2. Agustin Creevy […]