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Wasps Rugby Discussion / England vs Tonga
« on: November 04, 2021, 12:21:14 PM »
Eddie not really doing anything radical, unsurprisingly:
Starters
15. Freddie Steward, 14. Adam Radwan, 13. Henry Slade, 12. Manu Tuilagi, 11. Jonny May, 10. Owen Farrell, 9. Ben Youngs, 1. Ellis Genge, 2. Jamie George, 3. Kyle Sinckler, 4. Maro Itoje, 5. Jonny Hill, 6. Courtney Lawes, 7. Sam Underhill, 8. Tom Curry.
Finishers
16. Jamie Blamire, 17. Joe Marler, 18. Will Stuart, 19. Charlie Ewels, 20. Alex Dombrandt, 21. Alex Mitchell, 22. Marcus Smith, 23. George Furbank.
so much for getting some new faces that much needed international experience.....
Starters
15. Freddie Steward, 14. Adam Radwan, 13. Henry Slade, 12. Manu Tuilagi, 11. Jonny May, 10. Owen Farrell, 9. Ben Youngs, 1. Ellis Genge, 2. Jamie George, 3. Kyle Sinckler, 4. Maro Itoje, 5. Jonny Hill, 6. Courtney Lawes, 7. Sam Underhill, 8. Tom Curry.
Finishers
16. Jamie Blamire, 17. Joe Marler, 18. Will Stuart, 19. Charlie Ewels, 20. Alex Dombrandt, 21. Alex Mitchell, 22. Marcus Smith, 23. George Furbank.
so much for getting some new faces that much needed international experience.....
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Richard Birkett joins Wasps coaching staff
« on: September 03, 2021, 10:18:07 AM »
That's Wasps Women's coaching staff.
Nice to see an old boy back at the club & getting involved. Huge experience, not sure what other coaching he's done.
Nice to see an old boy back at the club & getting involved. Huge experience, not sure what other coaching he's done.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Academy games
« on: August 11, 2021, 11:55:17 AM »
Seeing some oblique references on social media to Wasps academy team playing in a tournament in the last few days at Malvern college (who knew Kenny & Gabby Logan's son was in the Wasps Academy?)
Can't find any details on how they got on, anyone know anything?
Can't find any details on how they got on, anyone know anything?
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Paulo video
« on: July 21, 2021, 03:56:19 PM »
This is obvious a series with Jacob last week & Paulo this week, wonder who will be next week?
IMO he & Jacob come over as very thoughtful & impressive young men, well done to both of them and the club for providing them the platform
Quote
https://youtu.be/Tfhpz7oKspw
IMO he & Jacob come over as very thoughtful & impressive young men, well done to both of them and the club for providing them the platform
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / CBS Arena pitch
« on: July 01, 2021, 05:26:11 PM »
pictures on twitter of work taking place in the CBS arena pitch. Looks pretty serious, does anyone know what exactly they are doing?
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Lions team (please feel free to ignore if the Lions don't interest you)
« on: June 22, 2021, 12:14:51 PM »
Starting XV vs Japan
15. Liam Williams (Scarlets, Wales) #833
14. Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby, Wales)
13. Robbie Henshaw (Leinster Rugby, Ireland) #824
12. Bundee Aki (Connacht Rugby, Ireland)
11. Duhan van der Merwe (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland)
10. Dan Biggar (Northampton Saints, Wales) #821
9. Conor Murray (Munster Rugby, Ireland) #790
1. Rory Sutherland (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland)
2. Ken Owens (Scarlets, Wales) #829
3. Zander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland)
4. Iain Henderson (Ulster Rugby, Ireland) #808
5. Alun Wyn Jones – Captain (Ospreys, Wales) #761
6. Tadhg Beirne (Munster Rugby, Ireland)
7. Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland)
8. Jack Conan (Leinster Rugby, Ireland)
Replacements:
Jamie George (Saracens, England) #819
Wyn Jones (Scarlets, Wales)
Tadhg Furlong (Leinster Rugby, Ireland) #818
Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, England) #826
Taulupe Faletau (Bath Rugby, Wales) #779
Ali Price (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland)
Owen Farrell (Saracens, England) #780
Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, England) #816
15. Liam Williams (Scarlets, Wales) #833
14. Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby, Wales)
13. Robbie Henshaw (Leinster Rugby, Ireland) #824
12. Bundee Aki (Connacht Rugby, Ireland)
11. Duhan van der Merwe (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland)
10. Dan Biggar (Northampton Saints, Wales) #821
9. Conor Murray (Munster Rugby, Ireland) #790
1. Rory Sutherland (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland)
2. Ken Owens (Scarlets, Wales) #829
3. Zander Fagerson (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland)
4. Iain Henderson (Ulster Rugby, Ireland) #808
5. Alun Wyn Jones – Captain (Ospreys, Wales) #761
6. Tadhg Beirne (Munster Rugby, Ireland)
7. Hamish Watson (Edinburgh Rugby, Scotland)
8. Jack Conan (Leinster Rugby, Ireland)
Replacements:
Jamie George (Saracens, England) #819
Wyn Jones (Scarlets, Wales)
Tadhg Furlong (Leinster Rugby, Ireland) #818
Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, England) #826
Taulupe Faletau (Bath Rugby, Wales) #779
Ali Price (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland)
Owen Farrell (Saracens, England) #780
Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby, England) #816
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Both Georgians leaving
« on: June 11, 2021, 03:59:11 PM »
https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/georgian-pair-to-leave-wasps-at-the-end-of-the-season/
Wasps can today confirm that Lasha Jaiani and Zurabi Zhvania will be leaving the Club at the end of the season.
Wasps Head Coach Lee Blackett said: “I would like to thank Lasha and Zurabi for all his effort during their time at the club, we would like to wish them all the best for the future.”
Jaiani added: “I’ve enjoyed my time at Wasps. It’s been a good experience and I want to wish the Team the very best for the future.”
So ends speculation on other threads re ZZ.
Shame about Jaiani, did he play in the u23s game or did he only train?
Wasps can today confirm that Lasha Jaiani and Zurabi Zhvania will be leaving the Club at the end of the season.
Wasps Head Coach Lee Blackett said: “I would like to thank Lasha and Zurabi for all his effort during their time at the club, we would like to wish them all the best for the future.”
Jaiani added: “I’ve enjoyed my time at Wasps. It’s been a good experience and I want to wish the Team the very best for the future.”
So ends speculation on other threads re ZZ.
Shame about Jaiani, did he play in the u23s game or did he only train?
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Allianz premier 15s semi
« on: May 21, 2021, 02:59:12 PM »
Good luck to Wasp ladies tomorrow when they play Quins at the stoop for a place in the Premier 15s final.
Quins seem a bit of a bogey team for them so lets hope they can get this done.
Shame Meg Jones is off with the GB sevens squad, she's been superb for Wasps this season.
Quins seem a bit of a bogey team for them so lets hope they can get this done.
Shame Meg Jones is off with the GB sevens squad, she's been superb for Wasps this season.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / ERC final
« on: May 21, 2021, 02:07:23 PM »
see Thibaud is on the bench for the Toulouse in the final.
Plenty of people, myself included, doubted he would get much game time when he moved there so good luck to him. Hope he has a stormer if he gets on, but La Rochelle win!
Plenty of people, myself included, doubted he would get much game time when he moved there so good luck to him. Hope he has a stormer if he gets on, but La Rochelle win!
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / new signing - on the wing
« on: May 19, 2021, 11:03:52 AM »
https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/wasps-sign-luke-mehson/
Havent seen this mentioned as rumour anywhere...
Havent seen this mentioned as rumour anywhere...
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Tigers vs Saints off
« on: January 06, 2021, 12:05:31 PM »
due to covid in the Saints squad apparently
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Levi Douglas confirmed as staying
« on: November 20, 2020, 11:54:22 AM »28
Wasps Rugby Discussion / Ashley leaving
« on: June 10, 2020, 04:00:04 PM »
Confirmed, but doesn't say what he's doing next
https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/ashley-johnson-leaves-wasps/
https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/ashley-johnson-leaves-wasps/
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Wasp tries
« on: May 14, 2020, 11:30:58 AM »
all the Wasps tries this season on you tube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxMwBKmZfh4
even prem cup:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6I65isSr5U
Interesting how few were "simple" even some of the short range, one pass from the breakdown, ones came from really good lead up play!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxMwBKmZfh4
even prem cup:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6I65isSr5U
Interesting how few were "simple" even some of the short range, one pass from the breakdown, ones came from really good lead up play!
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / new management structure
« on: April 09, 2020, 12:30:34 PM »
just up on the offy
Wasps can confirm that current interim Head Coach, Lee Blackett, has been appointed as the club’s full-time Head Coach.
Blackett stepped up from his role as Attack & Backs Coach to take the first team reins in mid-February and his impact was immediate, overseeing 3 wins from 4 games which helped propel the club back into contention for a top-four finish.
Joining Blackett as part of a new-look coaching team are Pete Atkinson and Richard Blaze.
Atkinson will become Head of Performance after the conclusion of his contract with the Italian Rugby Union. He has vast experience across a number of sports following highly successful spells with both Saracens and Leicester Tigers, as well as working at the English Institute of Sport and the ECB as their National Lead for Strength & Conditioning.
Currently, at the RFU working with the England Women’s rugby team, Blaze will take up the role of Forwards Coach. Blaze joined England Rugby as part of the coach development agreement in November 2017, working with the England U20 team. He previously worked as Forwards Coach at Leicester Tigers, winning the Premiership title in 2012/13, having played for the club from 2007-10.
It has also been confirmed that current Forwards Coach Andy Titterrell will be leaving the club.
“The last few months have been fantastic, and I can’t thank the coaches, players, staff and supporters enough for the support they’ve given me. I’m really excited to have the chance to work with Pete and Richard as we prepare to get the team back playing again and hopefully deliver the success this club deserves.
“I’d also like to place on record my thanks to Andy for his time at Wasps. He’s a very popular member of the group and we wish him well in his next venture,” said Blackett.
Stephen Vaughan, Wasps Chief Executive, commented, “Since taking over as interim Head Coach in February, Lee’s impact has been extremely positive. The results on the pitch speak for themselves and he fully deserves the opportunity to lead the group. He is very driven, has good rugby intellect and is relishing working with the talented group we have. Lee sees growth in the squad, and we’re excited about the new additions to support him and how they will work together.
“Pete and Richard bring a wealth of experience with them, and their pedigree at elite level sport is unquestionable.
“We believe this new structure, which removes the need for a Director of Rugby, is the best fit for the club. I am confident that we have the right leadership team in place to take us forward and start the next chapter of our history.”
Wasps can confirm that current interim Head Coach, Lee Blackett, has been appointed as the club’s full-time Head Coach.
Blackett stepped up from his role as Attack & Backs Coach to take the first team reins in mid-February and his impact was immediate, overseeing 3 wins from 4 games which helped propel the club back into contention for a top-four finish.
Joining Blackett as part of a new-look coaching team are Pete Atkinson and Richard Blaze.
Atkinson will become Head of Performance after the conclusion of his contract with the Italian Rugby Union. He has vast experience across a number of sports following highly successful spells with both Saracens and Leicester Tigers, as well as working at the English Institute of Sport and the ECB as their National Lead for Strength & Conditioning.
Currently, at the RFU working with the England Women’s rugby team, Blaze will take up the role of Forwards Coach. Blaze joined England Rugby as part of the coach development agreement in November 2017, working with the England U20 team. He previously worked as Forwards Coach at Leicester Tigers, winning the Premiership title in 2012/13, having played for the club from 2007-10.
It has also been confirmed that current Forwards Coach Andy Titterrell will be leaving the club.
“The last few months have been fantastic, and I can’t thank the coaches, players, staff and supporters enough for the support they’ve given me. I’m really excited to have the chance to work with Pete and Richard as we prepare to get the team back playing again and hopefully deliver the success this club deserves.
“I’d also like to place on record my thanks to Andy for his time at Wasps. He’s a very popular member of the group and we wish him well in his next venture,” said Blackett.
Stephen Vaughan, Wasps Chief Executive, commented, “Since taking over as interim Head Coach in February, Lee’s impact has been extremely positive. The results on the pitch speak for themselves and he fully deserves the opportunity to lead the group. He is very driven, has good rugby intellect and is relishing working with the talented group we have. Lee sees growth in the squad, and we’re excited about the new additions to support him and how they will work together.
“Pete and Richard bring a wealth of experience with them, and their pedigree at elite level sport is unquestionable.
“We believe this new structure, which removes the need for a Director of Rugby, is the best fit for the club. I am confident that we have the right leadership team in place to take us forward and start the next chapter of our history.”