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Wasps Rugby Discussion / No Relegation Bid Fails
« on: August 30, 2019, 02:06:12 PM »
ESPN reporting that ring-fencing has been rejected Premiership rugby clubs fail to end automatic relegation https://www.espn.co.uk/rugby/story/_/id/27497250/premiership-rugby-clubs-fail-end-automatic-relegation
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Italy vs. Russia - contains spoilers
« on: August 17, 2019, 07:24:56 PM »
Spoiler
Our new Italian import with 3 tries, admittedly it was against Russia.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/match/EVP2967073
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/match/EVP2967073
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / England Running Order Today
« on: July 04, 2019, 12:25:10 PM »
12:30 - England squad announcement
13:30 - Eddie Jones press conference
16:00/16:30 - England shirts revealed
13:30 - Eddie Jones press conference
16:00/16:30 - England shirts revealed
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Guy Armitage Quitely Switches Codes
« on: July 02, 2019, 08:16:22 PM »
https://www.rugbypass.com/news/lesser-known-guy-armitage-and-tuilagi-brothers-quietly-makes-code-switch/
I missed this, anyway thought I would bring it to your attention....
The lesser-known Guy Armitage has quietly gone about the business of switching codes to Rugby League.
After stints at Wasps, London Irish, London Scottish and London Welsh, Jersey Reds and Ealing Trailfinders, the second youngest of the Armitage brothers rugby dynasty is looking to kick start a career in the thirteen man code at Doncaster Rugby League.
I missed this, anyway thought I would bring it to your attention....
The lesser-known Guy Armitage has quietly gone about the business of switching codes to Rugby League.
After stints at Wasps, London Irish, London Scottish and London Welsh, Jersey Reds and Ealing Trailfinders, the second youngest of the Armitage brothers rugby dynasty is looking to kick start a career in the thirteen man code at Doncaster Rugby League.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Slightly OT - League Player Slaps Dislocated Knee Back In
« on: June 29, 2019, 07:32:14 PM »
Has to be seen to be believed, https://www.givemesport.com/1486180-rugby-league-player-joe-westerman-slapped-his-dislocated-knee-into-place-and-continued-playing, he carried on playing. Then my mind immediately flips to Wendyballer Neymar and sees a polar view.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Gatland Returning to NZ with Chiefs
« on: June 28, 2019, 07:47:59 AM »
Warren Gatland is the new Head Coach of the Gallagher Chiefs, the Chiefs Rugby Club and New Zealand Rugby confirmed.
http://www.superrugby.co.nz/News/34334/warren-gatland-is-coming-home
http://www.superrugby.co.nz/News/34334/warren-gatland-is-coming-home
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Springboks Training Squad
« on: June 23, 2019, 06:55:50 PM »
WLR is in, as you would expect, as is Leyds. This is the training squad, so could of course change. Leyds may now be closer to a decision.
Forwards (16): Schalk Brits (Bulls), Marcell Coetzee (Ulster), Lood de Jager (Bulls), Pieter-Steph du Toit (Stormers), Rynardt Elstadt (Toulouse), Eben Etzebeth (Stormers), Steven Kitshoff (Stormers), Vincent Koch (Saracens), Siya Kolisi (Stormers), Frans Malherbe (Stormers), Malcolm Marx (Lions), Bongi Mbonambi (Stormers), Tendai Mtawarira (Sharks), Franco Mostert (Gloucester), Marvin Orie (Lions), Kwagga Smith (Lions);
Backs (10): Damian de Allende (Stormers), Faf de Klerk (Sale), Aphiwe Dyantyi (Lions), Elton Jantjies (Lions), Herschel Jantjies (Stormers), Cheslin Kolbe (Toulouse), Dillyn Lleyds (Stormers), Willie le Roux (Verblitz), Cobus Reinach (Northampton), Frans Steyn (Montpellier).
Forwards (16): Schalk Brits (Bulls), Marcell Coetzee (Ulster), Lood de Jager (Bulls), Pieter-Steph du Toit (Stormers), Rynardt Elstadt (Toulouse), Eben Etzebeth (Stormers), Steven Kitshoff (Stormers), Vincent Koch (Saracens), Siya Kolisi (Stormers), Frans Malherbe (Stormers), Malcolm Marx (Lions), Bongi Mbonambi (Stormers), Tendai Mtawarira (Sharks), Franco Mostert (Gloucester), Marvin Orie (Lions), Kwagga Smith (Lions);
Backs (10): Damian de Allende (Stormers), Faf de Klerk (Sale), Aphiwe Dyantyi (Lions), Elton Jantjies (Lions), Herschel Jantjies (Stormers), Cheslin Kolbe (Toulouse), Dillyn Lleyds (Stormers), Willie le Roux (Verblitz), Cobus Reinach (Northampton), Frans Steyn (Montpellier).
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Christian Wade Interview
« on: June 21, 2019, 09:29:05 AM »
https://www.buffalobills.com/news/how-christian-wade-gave-up-everything-for-his-nfl-dream
He appears to be thriving, I just hope it works out.
He appears to be thriving, I just hope it works out.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Premiership Rugby - Season Review, Wasps
« on: June 20, 2019, 01:43:01 PM »
https://www.premiershiprugby.com/2019/06/20/season-review-wasps/
Hmmm, a massive error in the second paragraph...
'Dai Young’s side narrowly missed out on celebrating an opening day win, suffering a 21-20 defeat to Worcester Warriors at Sixways Stadium.'
Do journalists not do any thorough research anymore, or was this a matter of unable to read?
Hmmm, a massive error in the second paragraph...
'Dai Young’s side narrowly missed out on celebrating an opening day win, suffering a 21-20 defeat to Worcester Warriors at Sixways Stadium.'
Do journalists not do any thorough research anymore, or was this a matter of unable to read?
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / England Training Squad
« on: June 20, 2019, 12:12:44 PM »
https://www.premiershiprugby.com/2019/06/20/dombrandt-one-of-four-maiden-call-ups-for-englands-first-rugby-world-cup-training-camp/
Clearly not by any means the finished article, as EAs and Chiefs players still rested....but Nathan Hughes misses out, Dobbie is in, as is Brad - they were mooted as possible omissions. I am hoping that Dobbie's inclusion means he is fully fit as he is not marked as in for treatment.
Clearly not by any means the finished article, as EAs and Chiefs players still rested....but Nathan Hughes misses out, Dobbie is in, as is Brad - they were mooted as possible omissions. I am hoping that Dobbie's inclusion means he is fully fit as he is not marked as in for treatment.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Gleeson Signs
« on: June 18, 2019, 12:23:48 PM »
https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/sport/rugby/wasps-rugby-rumours-transfer-news-16446205
Coming in as attack coach.
Coming in as attack coach.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Matt Everard promoted to Transition Coach
« on: May 29, 2019, 12:03:17 PM »43
Wasps Rugby Discussion / Henry Purdy
« on: May 27, 2019, 08:26:16 PM »
Leaving Glaws, not sure where he is bound if anywhere but could he do a job, plays on the wing and centre. I have only seen him fleetingly but he looked accomplished, the worry would be he has been injury prone. EQP and age on his side, a level of versatility....thoughts?
http://en.espn.co.uk/england/rugby/player/172269.html
http://en.espn.co.uk/england/rugby/player/172269.html
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Predictions for Today
« on: May 25, 2019, 08:44:41 AM »
Glaws to pull off a shock at The EAs, our former number ten to orchestrate a shock victory.
Chiefs to win a close one, however they will need to neutralise Reinach.
Glasgow to win, home city advantage and I just have a feeling.
Chiefs to win a close one, however they will need to neutralise Reinach.
Glasgow to win, home city advantage and I just have a feeling.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / CHANGE IN NUMBER OF TRIES COMPARED TO LAST SEASON FROM RIL
« on: May 23, 2019, 07:36:54 PM »
CHANGE IN NUMBER OF TRIES COMPARED TO LAST SEASON FROM RIL.
You can clearly see the impact Christian leaving for NFL had on our scoring. I won't mention our former number 10 but I suspect that and Jimmy being out removed some of our creativity and also impacted us.
Exeter: +10
Saracens: -12
Gloucester: +10
Northampton: +9
Harlequins: +5
Bath: -11
Sale: -11
Wasps: -20
Bristol: +13 (2016/17)
Worcester: +2
Leicester: -14
Newcastle: -12
You can clearly see the impact Christian leaving for NFL had on our scoring. I won't mention our former number 10 but I suspect that and Jimmy being out removed some of our creativity and also impacted us.
Exeter: +10
Saracens: -12
Gloucester: +10
Northampton: +9
Harlequins: +5
Bath: -11
Sale: -11
Wasps: -20
Bristol: +13 (2016/17)
Worcester: +2
Leicester: -14
Newcastle: -12