London Wasps 35 Newcastle 18: convincing victory for Wasps against struggling Falcons
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIn climes more commonly seen in Paris than High Wycombe and facing a Newcastle team that had made seven changes from the side outclassed by Northampton a week ago, Wasps did not need to fully convince...
Varndell double sees Wasps home
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyTom Varndell went over twice as Wasps wrapped up a bonus-point win 35-18 over Newcastle at Adams Park. Tries by Varndell and James Gaskell helped the hosts into a 17-11 lead at the interval, while Newcastle's...
Bell persists without Wasps armband
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps centre Chris Bell has said he is still not afraid to speak his mind to team-mates after handing over the captaincy to James Haskell. Director of rugby Dai Young replaced the 31-year-old...
Mullan always looking to learn from Young
1 decade ago by Premiership RugbyWith an international prop as his director of rugby, Wasps loose-head Matt Mullan knows he's never far away from some expert advice.
Ford drives Bath to the top
1 decade ago by Rugby 365George Ford pulled the strings in imperious fashion as Bath fired a warning shot to the rest of the Premiership clubs. They produced a record-breaking 45-0 win over Leicester Tigers at the Rec that...
Quins get better of Wasps
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyHarlequins held on to record a 26-23 victory over Wasps in their Aviva Premiership meeting at the Stoop. Chris Robshaw's try, as well as a penalty try helped Harlequins to a derby day win, though Wasps...
Preview: Harlequins v Wasps
1 decade ago by Planet RugbySuper Rugby winner Asaeli Tikoirotuma will make his Premiership debut for Harlequins in Saturday's clash with Wasps at the Stoop. There are four changes to the Quins starting team that was thrashed...
Bok scores as Wasps sting Saints
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Wasps confirmed they would be a force to be reckoned with this season after a 20-16 win at home to defending Premiership champions Northampton Saints on Sunday. Tries in quick succession from Springbok...
Wasps hold on to edge champs
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWasps resisted a late comeback from Northampton Saints to claim a 20-16 Premiership victory at Adams Park on Sunday. Two tries in the space of as many minutes - from Ashley Johnson and Tom Varndell...
Strettle treble and TMO help Sarries
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Saracens kicked off their Premiership campaign in controversial fashion as David Strettle's hat-trick sealed a dramatic 34-28 victory over Wasps at Twickenham on Saturday. Christian Wade's two second-half...
