Rugby union: talking points from the weekend's Premiership action
1 decade ago by The GuardianJimmy Gopperth gets a let-off for Wasps, England may benefit from resting Farrell, Ryan Lamb has a mixed game and it’s deja vu for GloucesterWasps were comfortably holding on to their 13-5 lead in the...
Wasps’ win at Northampton built on resilience after Danny Cipriani flourish
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wasps’ fourth win in a row built on tenacity and defensive resilience• ‘We did not take our opportunities’ admits Northampton’s Jamie GibsonIt was fitting that Wasps clinched victory with...
Cipriani injury 'nothing serious'
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyWasps director of rugby Dai Young eased fears over Danny Cipriani after the fly-half left the field with a head injury in Wasps' victory over Saints at Franklin's Gardens.
Why Danny Cipriani 'won't be missed' when Gloucester take on Sale
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoAlthough Danny Cipriani's return to Wasps means there has been a change in personnel at the AJ Bell Stadium over the summer, Sale will be just as lethal in attack.The fly-half was a stand-out performer...
Rugby union: talking points from the Premiership and Pro12
1 decade ago by The GuardianJimmy Gopperth outshines Danny Cipriani from No12 for Wasps, Harry Mallinder excels as an unnatural No10 and Glasgow showcase the best of Pro12 rugbyThe early stages of the Premiership season are important...
Solid Cipriani celebrates winning return to Wasps
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanDanny Cipriani’s Wasps return ended in victorious fashion at the Ricoh Arena yesterday after Exeter – Aviva Premiership runners-up last season – lost a healthy lead to suffer a...
Wasps’ Jimmy Gopperth leads fightback to leave Exeter stunned
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wasps 25-20 Exeter• Gopperth upstages team-mate Danny Cipriani and Exeter’s Henry SladeIt seldom pays to draw too many conclusions after only 80 minutes of a nine-month season but Wasps will take...
Young: Cipriani can be pleased
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyDai Young says Danny Cipriani can be "pretty pleased" with his Wasps return - a 25-20 victory over Exeter on Sunday.
Cipriani: It will take time
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyDanny Cipriani admits it is unlikely Wasps will be able to overhaul Aviva Premiership champions Saracens this season, instead focusing on a regular slot in the play-offs.
Cipriani starts for Wasps
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyDanny Cipriani makes his return to Wasps’ starting line-up almost six years on from his last appearance for the club as they host Exeter Chiefs at the Ricoh Arena on Sunday.
