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Wasps Rugby Discussion / vs. Dragons
« on: September 12, 2021, 03:48:57 PM »
Just seen the score... close to our strongest available XV... what happened?!

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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Lasha Jaiani
« on: July 29, 2021, 11:25:06 PM »
Has joined the Georgian franchise to play in the new Rugby Europe Super Cup. Wish him all the best.

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No surprise to anyone I'm sure! Well done Charlie.

https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/charlie-atkinson-named-in-england-u20-six-nations-squad/

Wasps' Charlie Atkinson has been named in the England U20 32-man Six Nations Squad.

Atkinson has impressed in the Wasps first-team this season, making 15 appearances and scoring 15 points.

That run of games has included making his Heineken Champions Cup debut against Dragons and going on to score a try and conversion against Montpellier a week later. Charlie also scored his first Gallagher Premiership try against Sale Sharks.

England men’s U20 head coach Alan Dickens has named his squad for the 2021 Six Nations Championship to take place in Cardiff later this month.

Speaking about the selection Dickens said: “In a challenging season the lads have been excellent and I’ve been pleased we managed to get some game time along the way.

“Obviously only 32 are fortunate to make the squad – and there have been some players missing out due to injury – but it has certainly been a wider squad effort going all the way back to November last year when we played our first north v south match at St. George’s Park.

“We’ve had a couple of camps in the last six weeks which helped bring the group together. The preparation has been good and the commitment from the players has been fantastic."

The U20s Six Nations is taking place later than usual this year with England beginning their campaign against France on 19 June, KO 5pm with details on how to watch available in due course.

Dickens can’t wait for competition time; “I’m really excited, but ultimately it’s about the players. We have a few coming back for a second year at U20s, but the rest weren’t fortunate to play at U18 level last year due to Covid.

“I’m really looking forward to them being able to put on an England shirt and represent their country which is something that a lot of them haven’t done for a long time.”

For the first time ever the U20s Six Nations will all be played at a single venue with back-to-back matches. “Staying in one hotel together for 31 days and playing at one venue will be a different experience," said Dickens, “but it’s just fantastic that we can get a competition up and running for this generation of players.”

Players and management convene in camp at Bisham Abbey on 13 June for a few days training prior to their arrival in Wales later that week for the Championship which will all take place at Cardiff Arms Park.

Dickens is ready to get going with final preparations; “As with most weeks it’s about the clarity and building into the week. We’ll be concentrating on ourselves, preparing the best we can for that first match against France.

“This competition is such a fantastic opportunity for these players to experience the Six Nations. Getting to sing the anthem at the start of the game, playing against the other nations where there is such a long proud history gives them that little bit of prep in their development.

“The players have been so good throughout this year. They’ve done really, really well in challenging circumstances and they’ve put a lot of hard work in over the last seven months.

“Opportunities haven’t been as frequent as we may have liked but at every stage they have succeeded and we just can’t wait to get out there and for the Six Nations to start.”
 
England men’s U20 squad for the 2021 Six Nations

Forwards (18)
Harvey Beaton (Saracens)
Phil Brantingham (Newcastle Falcons)
Lucas Brooke (London Irish)
Arthur Clark (Gloucester Rugby)
Jack Clement (Gloucester Rugby)
Luke Green (London Irish)
Alex Groves (Bristol Bears)
Tarek Haffar (London Irish)
Lewis Holsey (Worcester Warriors)
Ethan Hunt (Gloucester Rugby)
Emeka Ilione (Leicester Tigers)
Nahum Merigan (Bath Rugby)
Ewan Richards (Bath Rugby)
Sam Riley (Harlequins)
Ollie Stonham (Saracens)
Harry Taylor (Gloucester Rugby)
Freddie Thomas (Gloucester Rugby)
Archie Vanes (Leicester Tigers)
 
Backs (14)
Charlie Atkinson (Wasps)
Seb Atkinson (Worcester Warriors)
Deago Bailey (Bristol Bears)
Orlando Bailey (Bath Rugby)
Jack Bates (Bristol Bears)
Louis Hillman-Cooper (Gloucester Rugby)
Dan Lancaster (Leeds Tykes)
Tom Litchfield (Northampton Saints)
Tommy Mathews (Northampton Saints)
Raffi Quirke (Sale Sharks)
Arthur Relton (Exeter Chiefs)
Tom Roebuck (Sale Sharks)
Fin Smith (Worcester Warriors)
Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers)
 
England men’s U20 Six Nations Fixtures (all at Cardiff Arms Park)

Saturday 19 June: England v France, KO 5pm
Friday 25 June: England v Scotland, KO 2pm
Thursday 1 July: Ireland v England, KO 8pm
Wednesday 7 July: Wales v England, KO 8pm
Tuesday 13 July: England v Italy, KO 2pm

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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Odogwu ACL Injury
« on: June 02, 2021, 03:08:43 PM »


https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/paolo-odogwu-injury-update/

An MRI scan has revealed that Paolo Odogwu sustained a tear of his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) during Saturday’s game against Northampton Saints.

He will be seeing a Knee Specialist on Friday for assessment and management planning.

Paolo added: “This is obviously a heart-breaking end to probably the best season of my life, but these things happen. There is a long road ahead, but we move, and of course stay composure.”

Everyone at Wasps wishes Paolo all the best for a speedy recovery.

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Wasps are delighted to announce that Academy product Charlie Atkinson has extended his contract with the club and has been promoted to next season’s first team squad. 

The 19-year-old graduated from Wasps Academy’s Under 18s into the Club’s Senior Academy last summer and has since gone on to make 15 appearances and scored 15 points in the first team. 

The fly half, who has operated at full back on occasions, has also appeared for England Under 18s and Under 20s. 

Wasps Head Coach Lee Blackett said: “We are extremely happy that Charlie has agreed a new contract with us and is making the step up to the first team squad next season.

“Charlie has impressed with the opportunities that he has got this season. He’s had an outstanding first 12 months in men’s rugby and shows a daily desire to keep improving.

“We are all looking forward to working with him further in the coming years.”

Atkinson added: “I am very happy to make the step up to the first team next season. 

“I have really enjoyed playing this season and I am looking forward to continuing to work with this great group of players and staff.”   

https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/charlie-atkinson-extends-contract-and-is-promoted-to-the-first-team-squad/

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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Alfie chats with Hask
« on: May 17, 2021, 09:22:59 PM »
Nice little chat & opportunity to get to know Alfie a bit better.

https://youtu.be/mhyHLiMw_B0

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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Lawrence Dallaglio's Jersey Tales
« on: May 06, 2021, 06:23:23 PM »
Some good memories for many I'm sure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQBGWNps7H0

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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Levi Douglas
« on: April 30, 2021, 04:42:48 PM »
Has joined Toulon

http://www.rctoulon.com/news/article/recrutement-le-deuxieme-ligne-levi-douglas-rejoint-le-rugby-club-toulonnais/

Google translated statement:

English Levi Douglas joins Rugby Club Toulonnais until the end of the season as a medical joker. Thus, he reinforces the Toulon second row and will compensate for the injury of Brian Alainu’uese.

With many experiences in England, Levi Douglas has played 11 games this season with the Wasps. Passed by Bath and the Scottish Londons, he will discover for the first time in his career the TOP 14 for the final sprint of the Red and Black.

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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Sam Jones joins Wasps (not that one)
« on: March 31, 2021, 10:35:42 PM »
http://northwalesrugby.wales/news/sam-jones-joins-wasps/?fbclid=IwAR3Z_-ifFI4zR4Z000eP-eZLmMuaIxC5FXKsgbc13V9uATq0wSUVrPOpFZw

Analyst Joins English Premiership Side Wasps

Statman Sam has been with RGC for the past 4 and half years, and he leaves with some great memories “ I have loved my time at RGC, and it has been a privilege to work for my home region plus of course that National Cup win. RGC is full of great people and I have been lucky to make some friends for life”

Josh Leach Performance Manager “Sam’s progression is particularly pleasing as he is a North Walian who played for Rhyl RFC through the years. We as as a development region have the purpose of creating a pathway for players, coaches and support staff to progress into more senior roles within the professional game, and we continue to grow that number.”

With former coaching staff now with Wales Women, Bath, Worcester Warriors, Pau in France, Salford Red Devils and Wasps that list is looking even more impressive.

We wish Statman Sam all the best, and look forward to welcoming him back to RGC without his camera and laptop.

RGC are now recruiting for the Head Analyst role, with the job being advertised in due course.

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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Eight signed up to Senior Academy
« on: March 30, 2021, 12:03:42 PM »
https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/eight-wasps-under-18s-to-join-the-senior-academy-next-season/?fbclid=IwAR0LsyEZhQWSmU5IXz09aoy0rqsRoWVDQ6BxTout8sFVQd-wWxRughg9kLg

Wasps are delighted to announce the signing of eight Wasps Under 18 players to the Senior Academy for the 2021/22 season.

Eight represents the joint-highest number of players ever signed from Wasps’ Under 18s into the club’s Senior Academy Squad. The same number were signed for the 2019/20 season, a group that included Alfie Barbeary and Zac Nearchou.

All eight players joining this time round, have been involved in England Under 18 training camps this season and many of whom have been involved with the club since the age of 14. The octet will start training with the Senior Academy in July.

Wasps Under 18 graduates

Archie McArthur – Loosehead prop

(Oxfordshire DPP / Oxfordshire County / City of Oxford College ACE)

Alfie Bell – Lock

(Warwickshire DPP / Warwickshire County / King Henry VIII School)

Fyn Brown – Backrow

(Oxfordshire DPP / Oxfordshire County / Oxford Harlequins RFC / Shiplake College)

Aaron Florestein – Backrow

(Buckinghamshire DPP / Merchant Taylors School)

Kofi Cripps – Backrow

(Buckinghamshire DPP / Buckinghamshire / Amersham & Chiltern RFC / Rugby School)

Greg Fisilau – Backrow

(Caldicott Prep School / Oxfordshire DPP / St Edwards School / City of Oxford College ACE)

Rekeiti Ma’asi-White – Centre

(Caldicott Prep School / Harrow School)

Ollie Dawkins – Fullback

(Buckinghamshire DPP / Buckinghamshire / Marlow RFC / Sir William Borlase Grammar School / RGS High Wycombe)

Head of Academy and Recruitment Kevin Harman said: “We are delighted to welcome a record number of players from our Under 18s side up to the Senior Academy.

“We are thrilled to see so many progress through from the Developing Player Programme (DPP).

“It shows the value in investment made at the start of the player pathway. I would like to say a massive thank you to all the coaches, practitioners, teachers and families that have played their part in the players’ journeys to this point.”

“We’re looking forward to continuing our work with them and we feel they can really push on and have the potential to become Premiership Rugby players with us.

"Credit must also go to all the Academy staff who have been involved with this group of players over the years, as this has definitely been a multi-disciplinary effort from the Rugby Coaches, Strength and Conditioners, Medics and Support Staff.

“There is so much unseen work going on behind the scenes. It makes me feel very proud to be a part of the Academy. I am really looking forward to see how these players progress, knowing the hardest part is about to begin.”

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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Team's up
« on: March 26, 2021, 11:58:08 AM »
https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/wasps-team-to-face-sale-sharks-on-saturday/


 Lee Blackett has named his Wasps side to host Sale Sharks at Ricoh Arena in Gallagher Premiership Round 15 on Saturday.

There are four changes to the starting line-up from the win against Newcastle Falcons last time out.

Dan Robson returns from Six Nations duty to start at scrum-half. Robson forms an experienced half-back partnership with Jimmy Gopperth, between them the duo have 250 Wasps appearances.

Alfie Barbeary comes into the starting line-up at number eight. He is joined in the back row by last week’s BT Sport man-of-the-match Brad Shields and Thomas Young, who is in line to make his 100th Premiership appearance.

Kieran Brookes returns at tighthead prop, to form the front row with Tommy Taylor and Ben Harris.

The only other change to the starting side sees Matteo Minozzi come back in at full-back.

There is also a welcome return to action for Paolo Odogwu, who is named amongst the replacements. He is joined on the bench by Sione Vailanu, Sam Wolstenholme, Jeff Toomaga-Allen and Jack Owlett.

Wasps team to face Sale Sharks at Ricoh Arena on Saturday in Gallagher Premiership Round 15 (kick-off 4:30pm)

Wasps (First-team appearances)

15 Matteo Minozzi (29)

14 Zach Kibirige (40)

13 Malakai Fekitoa (30)

12 Michael Le Bourgeois (51)

11 Josh Bassett (141)

10 Jimmy Gopperth (122)

9 Dan Robson (128)

1 Ben Harris (75)

2 Tommy Taylor (84)

3 Kieran Brookes (52)

4 Joe Launchbury (156) (c)

5 Will Rowlands (104)

6 Brad Shields (44)

7 Thomas Young (132)

8 Alfie Barbeary (13)

 

Replacements

16 Gabriel Oghre (37)

17 Jack Owlett (11)

18 Jeff Toomaga-Allen (37)

19 Theo Vukasinovic (10)

20 Sione Vailanu (26)

21 Sam Wolstenholme (18)

22 Charlie Atkinson (11)

23 Paolo Odogwu (16)

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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Jack Willis - The Rebuild 2.0
« on: March 05, 2021, 01:54:10 PM »
First episode of Jack's recovery series is out.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CMCbwJEDAK3/?igshid=18otr7qjhosrq

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Wasps Rugby Discussion / van Gisbergen record
« on: February 28, 2021, 01:49:39 PM »
Interesting stat - Rhys Priestland has just overtaken MvG's record shared with Jonny Wilkinson of 28 consecutive successful kicks at goal

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