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Dazzling Danny Cipriani steers Wasps past Newcastle into third place

8 years ago by The Guardian

• Newcastle 22-39 Wasps• Wasps now face Saracens in Premiership semi-finalQuite where Danny Cipriani will be playing next season remains unclear, but this was the latest glimpse of his rare talents...

Newcastle face Wasps in sell-out decider for Premiership third spot

8 years ago by The Guardian

Dean Richards’ side have confounded all expectations and made the play-offs while Sale and Bath will look to do similar on Saturday and squeeze into next season’s Champions CupNewcastle were the first...

Premiership team of the season: from Henry Trinder to Donncha O’Callaghan | Robert Kitson

8 years ago by The Guardian

As the Premiership regular season draws to a close, Wasps, Worcester and Exeter provide three players apieceTwenty-one try assists in 19 games, as well as four tries, reflect the South African’s influence...

Charles Piutau to line out for the Barbarians against England

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Charles Piutau is set to link up with the Barbarians for their Quilter Cup fixture against England at Twickenham on May 27. The Bristol-bound full-back is one of the most exciting players based in the...

Dan Cole looks to Europe after telling Leicester a few home truths

8 years ago by The Guardian

England forward says the Tigers deserved to miss out on the play-offs for the first time in 14 years and demands they secure a Champions Cup spot at SaleDan Cole is not one to waste words. As the Leicester...

Rob Vickers to retire at the end of the season

8 years ago by Newcastle Falcons

After 12 years and more than 250 appearances for Newcastle Falcons, front-row forward Rob Vickers has announced he will retire from playing at the end of the current season. “I’ve had a number...

Danielle Waterman announces retirement from international rugby

8 years ago by England Rugby

England Women back Danielle Waterman has announced her retirement from international rugby with immediate effect at the age of 33. "It has been an incredible journey and a true honour to be a Red Rose...

'I don't know what's happened to rugby': James Haskell leaving 'pathetic sport' at the right time

8 years ago by Breaking News.ie : Rugby

James Haskell signed off his final home match for Wasps by lamenting that rugby had become "pathetic" after he was penalised for a high tackle that could have cost his side victory over Northampton.

Premiership Highlights: Wasps v Northampton Saints

8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wasps secure their place in the playoffs with a BP victory over Saints at the Ricoh today. Both teams managed to score 4 tries today but it was the boot of Jimmy Gopperth that seperated them in the end....

Joe Launchbury smashes Luther Burrell with 'humdinger' of a tackle

8 years ago by Rugby Dump

Wasps lock Joe Launchbury put in a crunching tackle on Luther Burrell on Sunday, knocking the centre clear off his feet. It was a clean hit and just what Wasps needed to set the tone for victory and an...