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Premiership Rugby 7s Series squads

19 August 2015 0 comments

Pool A (Thursday 7:15pm at Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester) Bath: Alex Humfries, Apolosi Sokia, Scott Watkins, Zach Mercer, Josh Bayliss, Rob Coote, Jack Maplesden, Owen Walters, […]

Dream Team: Billy Meakes – Gloucester and former Australia U20s centre

20 July 2015 1 comment

1. Scott Sio – I played with Scott both for Sydney‘s Northern Suburbs and Australia U20s. A very good all round player who offers a […]

20 Questions: Jamie Stevenson – Wasps scrum-half

15 July 2015 1 comment

Started pre-season yet? Yes we did last week. I’m sure it won’t last but I’m very much enjoying it at the moment. I spent four […]

Giteau, Mitchell and Mumm called up by Australia

2 July 2015 0 comments

Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell and Dean Mumm have all been included in Australia‘s 40-man training squad for the Rugby Championship. The Toulon pair, who have […]

Play-offs? Not Jersey says cagey boss Harvey Biljon

2 July 2015 1 comment

Jersey rugby director has poured scorn on Justin Burnell’s belief that his side can be Championship play-off candidates next season.

Wasps sign Alex Rieder

24 June 2015 1 comment

As revealed by Jon Newcombe in The Rugby Paper on Sunday, Wasps have signed Alex Rieder from Rotherham ahead of next season. Rieder, who can […]

Quiting never crossed my mind insists George North

12 June 2015 1 comment

George North has read some nasty stories about the effects of concussion over the past nine weeks – but not once has he thought about […]

Wasps confirm signing of George Smith

26 May 2015 1 comment

Wasps confirmed the signing of Australian flanker George Smith ahead of next season. The 34-year-old, who has 111 Test caps to his name, will join […]

Young Gun: Tom West – Wasps loosehead

22 May 2015 0 comments

England U20s has provided the stage for much of the country’s current stars to shine over the last few years and Wasps academy prop Tom […]

Wasps announce four new signings

22 May 2015 0 comments

Wasps have today announced four new signings for next season. Centre James Downey will remain at the club having impressed since arriving from Glasgow Warriors […]

Elliot Daly and Joe Simpson among seven extensions at Wasps

19 May 2015 0 comments

Wasps have today announced that seven players have put pen to paper to remain at the club – including Elliot Daly and Joe Simpson. The […]

Tom Varndell: I won’t quit England until I beat Mark Cueto’s record

14 May 2015 0 comments

Tom Varndell wants to end his career abroad but he will not leave English rugby until he is the most prolific try-scorer in Premiership history. […]

Kvesic out of Gloucester’s Champions Cup qualifiers

13 May 2015 0 comments

Matt Kvesic will miss Gloucester‘s Champions Cup qualifiers after being handed a three-week ban for his tip tackle on Tomas O’Leary on Saturday. The flanker, […]

Joe Simpson injury update

13 May 2015 1 comment

Joe Simpson’s potential participation in the World Cup with England is not under threat after Wasps revealed he should only be out for six to […]

Tuala signs contract to stay at Saints

13 May 2015 0 comments

Northampton Saints have today announced that Ahsee Tuala has signed a contract that will keep him at Franklin’s Gardens. The 25-year-old joined the club earlier […]

Dream Team: Bradley Davies – Wasps, Wales and former Cardiff Blues lock

11 May 2015 0 comments

1. Gethin Jenkins – Mr Grumpy! He pretty much did my job for me when I played with him. He used to run behind me […]

Long-shot Joe Simpson looking to close gap on No.9 rivals

8 May 2015 0 comments

Wasps scrum-half believes his ability to be a game-changing ‘super sub’ is the point of difference that will propel him into England’s World Cup squad.

Nick Cain talks to Wasps No.8 Nathan Hughes about his international choices

6 May 2015 0 comments

Nathan Hughes is a wanted man. Wanted by England as well as Fiji, the land of his father, and where he was born and raised. […]

My Life in Rugby: Jim Jenner – former Worcester and Newcastle No.8

5 May 2015 1 comment

I’ve been fortunate to play all around the world in Sevens and with some of the best players in the world in 15s, enjoying a […]

Darren Waters pens new deal with London Welsh

5 May 2015 2 comments

Darren Waters will be part of London Welsh‘s quest for a third Championship title next season after penning a new deal with the club. The […]

Vunipola brothers commit to Saracens

29 April 2015 0 comments

Saracens today announced that brothers Billy and Mako Vunipola have committed to Saracens for the foreseeable future after signing multi-year contract extension. 24-year-old loosehead Mako […]

London Welsh sign Drauniniu, Thomas and Armitage

24 April 2015 0 comments

London Welsh today announced the signings of Josh Drauniniu, Martyn Thomas and Guy Armitage for next season. Wing Drauniniu, who spent the 2011 season at […]

20 Questions: Joe Simpson – Wasps scrum-half

15 April 2015 0 comments

Ready to take on the European Champions Toulon? Yes and it’ll be an interesting proposal. We know it’ll take a lot to break them down […]

Wasps bring in kicking coach Mark Tainton

13 April 2015 1 comment

Wasps have confirmed their coaching line-up for the 2015-16 season with Mark Tainton joining as kicking coach. Tainton will work alongside Dai Young (director of […]

Wasps to appeal against Nathan Hughes ban

2 April 2015 0 comments

Wasps today confirmed that the club will appeal against the three week ban given to No.8 Nathan Hughes at an RFU disciplinary hearing on Tuesday […]

Samoa to play Wasps in RWC warm-up game

2 April 2015 0 comments

Samoa will take on Wasps at the Ricoh Arena on September 5 as a warm-up to their World Cup campaign. The game, which will kick […]

George North out of Clermont clash

1 April 2015 1 comment

George North will miss Saturday’s Champions Cup quarter-final with Clermont because of a head injury. The Northampton wing, 22, was knocked out during Friday’s 52-30 […]

Wasps No.8 Nathan Hughes hit with three-week ban

1 April 2015 1 comment

Nathan Hughes has been hit with a three-week ban for his hit on George North in last Friday’s Premiership clash with Northampton. The Wasps No.8, […]

Gloucester bring in Wasp Tom Lindsay

13 March 2015 2 comments

Gloucester today confirmed that Tom Lindsay will be joining the club from Wasps ahead of the next season. The 27-year-old will arrive at Kingsholm after […]

England trio injured on club duties

9 March 2015 0 comments

England‘s injury worries have deepened over the weekend with Brad Barritt, Tom Croft and Henry Thomas all suffering knocks while on club duties. Barritt was […]

Away wins for Saracens and Leicester

9 March 2015 1 comment

Wasps suffered their first Premiership defeat at the Ricoh Arena as they went down to Saracens 26-17 yesterday. The hosts had a 17-3 lead 15 […]

VIDEO: “Wasps on same trajectory as Heineken Cup winning sides” – Joe Simpson

6 March 2015 1 comment

Joe Simpson believes Wasps are ‘on the same trajectory’ as the side that went on to win European titles a decade ago. The England scrum […]

Wasps duo Davies and Jackson to join Dragons

5 March 2015 0 comments

As revealed by Neil Fissler in The Rugby Paper on February 22, Charlie Davies will leave Wasps at the end of the season to join […]

Dream Team: Joe Simpson – Wasps and England Saxons scrum-half

4 March 2015 0 comments

1. Soane Tonga’uiha – When he was at his peak at Northampton three or four years ago he was the best ball carrier in the […]

Saints braced to take on Wasps at Franklin’s Gardens

4 March 2015 1 comment

With the Six Nations in full swing, there’s no rest for the wicked as the top talents in the Rugby Union brace themselves for the […]

My Life in Rugby: David Pears – former Sale, Harlequins and England full-back

3 March 2015 0 comments

I won four caps for England, the last two against France in Paris, and we won both matches. I doubt many players will be able […]

Wasps add Weepu and Thomas until the end of the season

27 February 2015 0 comments

Dai Young has moved to add experience to his squad with World Cup winner Piri Weepu and full-back Martyn Thomas joining as injury cover until […]

Hendre Fourie: England have the right mix

27 February 2015 0 comments

James Haskell may favour playing in the seven shirt but former England openside Hendre Fourie believes the reason he’s playing his best rugby again for […]

20 Questions: Will Taylor – Wasps prop

25 February 2015 1 comment

Enjoyed returning to action after a year out? It was amazing to get back out there after that bicep injury. Playing at the Ricoh Arena […]

Dream Team: Luke Narraway – London Irish and former Perpignan & Gloucester No.8

24 February 2015 2 comments

1. Nick Wood – Very underrated but technically the best loosehead in the country. Unlucky not to have been capped for England. 2. Guilhem Guirado […]

Sailosi Tagicakibau extends with Wasps

24 February 2015 0 comments

Wasps today announced that Samoan winger Sailosi Tagicakibau has extended his contract to stay at the club next season. Tagicakibau, who signed from London Irish […]

Young Gun: Oskar Hirskyj-Douglas – Wasps back row

20 February 2015 1 comment

Oskar Hirskyj-Douglas has been a standout performer for Henley this season but getting his professional debut for Wasps was his main goal. That dream came […]

Andy Goode to join London Irish

16 February 2015 0 comments

London Irish today confirmed the signing of Andy Goode from Wasps. Goode was offered a coaching contract to remain at Wasps but the 34-year-old fly-half […]

Premiership wins for Sarries, Wasps and Sale

16 February 2015 0 comments

Saracens have closed the gap with Bath in the race for a home semi-final as they beat the West Country outfit 34-24 yesterday. Chris Wyles’s […]

Exiles confirm Waldouck’s arrival

11 February 2015 0 comments

London Irish confirmed the signing of Dominic Waldouck from Northampton Saints. Waldouck, 27, began his career at Wasps where he made 114 appearances, scoring 17 […]

Wasps bring in James Downey

10 February 2015 0 comments

James Downey has joined Wasps on loan from Glasgow Warriors for the remainder of the season as cover for injured centres Chris Bell and Alapati […]

Samoan joins Saints until end of the season

3 February 2015 0 comments

Northampton Saints announced that Ahsee Tuala has joined the club until the end of the current season. The full back, 25, who joins as injury […]

I’m No1 at Wasps, Joe Simpson warns Dan Robson

30 January 2015 0 comments

Incumbent Simpson warns incoming Robson that he intends to remain top dog at Wasps.

Johnson suspended for three weeks

29 January 2015 1 comment

Ashley Johnson has been suspended for three weeks following a Disciplinary Hearing in Dublin today. The flanker was found guilty of making a dangerouss tackle […]

Peter Jackson: Pied Piper of Wasps leads them to new era

29 January 2015 0 comments

Dai Young and his ailing Wasps were bumping along on skid row three years ago, losing around £50,000-a-week and almost disappearing from the Premiership without […]

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