Fourteen-man Tigers sting Wasps
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wasps' hopes of a top-four finish came to an end as Adam Thompstone's first Premiership try of the season ensured 14-man Leicester Tigers secured a 26-21 victory. In front of a crowd of 32,019 at the...
Wasps v Leicester Tigers: We can't give them too much space,...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryLeicester Tigers will be "torn apart" by Wasps if they allow their talented back-line too much space, said winger Niall Morris. Wasps' backs have shown their finishing skills throughout the campaign...
Elliot Daly and Wasps targeting Leicester win for Premiership play-off chance
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe Wasps centre could have been a cricketer for Surrey, but now is fully focused on rugby and what could be a pivotal game at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday• Launchbury itching to play in crucial Leicester...
Inside Rugby column: Wasps' Andy Goode can be man to pull...
1 decade ago by Leicester MercuryA former Leicester Tigers favourite will be charged with making sure his old club endure one of their most disappointing days of the last decade on Saturday. Andy Goode spent nine very successful...
Debreczeni, Halfpenny, Steyn. Who has the biggest boot?
1 decade agoAfter Jack Debreczeni's monster 57 metre penalty against the Chiefs on Saturday, we look at some of the other players who are known for having a big boot.Marcelo BoschIt is no secret that the Argentine...
Exeter Chiefs Henry Slade and Jack Nowell up for end-of-season...
1 decade ago by Exeter Express & EchoExeter Chiefs pair Henry Slade and Jack Nowell have been nominated for the Aviva Premiership's discovery of the season award. The two Chiefs youth products have been listed alongside Jack Clifford of Harlequins,...
London Wasps well placed to beat French at their own game
1 decade ago by The TelegraphEnglish clubs won a big battle in the boardroom last year to revamp the European Cup. Given that it is now eight years since they last won the title, it is about time they applied the same bare-knuckle...
'Premiership in real danger of turning into F1,' says Wasps owner after launching retail bond on Stock Exchange
1 decade ago by The TelegraphWasps claim to be on course to become the wealthiest club in world rugby within a year, but their owner, Derek Richardson, has made a staunch defence of Premiership Rugby’s salary cap, warning that...
Wasps 36 Exeter Chiefs 29, match report: Joe Simpson solo effort keeps hosts in Premiership play-off hunt
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsFrom paupers to princes, the rags-to-riches story of Wasps continues, with this victory fittingly sealed by a stunning 70-metre solo try from the scrum-half Joe Simpson four minutes from time. If the...
Ashley Johnson wants more than just his hair to be noticed when London Wasps go up against Exeter
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsWe must start with the hair. For Ashley Johnson sports probably the most magnificent mop the Aviva Premiership has seen. And in just under a fortnight it should create the most magnificent effect...
