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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Wasps update February 2024
« on: February 26, 2024, 09:16:26 AM »
OUR JOURNEY UPDATE ? FEBRUARY 2024
Wasps continues its substantial efforts to return the men's and women's teams to the highest level possible of performance rugby. In October 2023 we outlined the 3 pillars that define our intent and our direction of travel. They are:
A competition entity
One that is fit for purpose and reflects the values that WASPS and others adhere to.
Sustainable finance
The cornerstone of our recovery relies on sustainable finance and a robust business plan that avoids a single point of failure.
A stadium in which to play
We have made substantial progress in the establishment of a suitable ground in which to play as we progress the planning for our new stadium.
What has changed?
We can now inform you that we have secured the core Sustainable finance and a Stadium in which to play. All we are waiting for is a competition to join that will allow us to compete at the highest level - and one that shares our values.
As we navigate through our most challenging period, this is a call to all of you who have shared this journey with us. Whatever entity we join will want to know the level of support we enjoy. By signing up to our new database, you're not just showing support; you're becoming a foundational part of our return.
Every sign-up is a step towards revival, a testament to the enduring legacy and the future potential of our club - your club. Be part of our story.
Please take two minutes to sign the pledge and share with your friends and family.
https://pledge.wasps.co.uk/
Wasps continues its substantial efforts to return the men's and women's teams to the highest level possible of performance rugby. In October 2023 we outlined the 3 pillars that define our intent and our direction of travel. They are:
A competition entity
One that is fit for purpose and reflects the values that WASPS and others adhere to.
Sustainable finance
The cornerstone of our recovery relies on sustainable finance and a robust business plan that avoids a single point of failure.
A stadium in which to play
We have made substantial progress in the establishment of a suitable ground in which to play as we progress the planning for our new stadium.
What has changed?
We can now inform you that we have secured the core Sustainable finance and a Stadium in which to play. All we are waiting for is a competition to join that will allow us to compete at the highest level - and one that shares our values.
As we navigate through our most challenging period, this is a call to all of you who have shared this journey with us. Whatever entity we join will want to know the level of support we enjoy. By signing up to our new database, you're not just showing support; you're becoming a foundational part of our return.
Every sign-up is a step towards revival, a testament to the enduring legacy and the future potential of our club - your club. Be part of our story.
Please take two minutes to sign the pledge and share with your friends and family.
https://pledge.wasps.co.uk/
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / BS finally getting called out
« on: September 16, 2023, 02:01:32 PM »
RFU council revolts against leadership of Bill Sweeney and Tom Ilube
Exclusive: Nearly half of the 65-strong RFU council signed a letter citing 'insufficient leadership and controls'
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2023/09/16/rfu-council-revolts-leadership-bill-sweeney-tom-ilube/
Does anyone have the full article?
Exclusive: Nearly half of the 65-strong RFU council signed a letter citing 'insufficient leadership and controls'
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2023/09/16/rfu-council-revolts-leadership-bill-sweeney-tom-ilube/
Does anyone have the full article?
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / London Irish Fire Sale
« on: August 07, 2023, 06:41:20 PM »
https://www.johnpyeauctions.co.uk/Event/Details/117378109/N-LONDONIRISH-01-SR4-DPD-PARCEL-DELIVERY-ONLY?_ga=2.232186391.922882188.1690831596-692698828.1689437983&_gl=1%2Amg5gm5%2A_gcl_au%2ANzc1ODMwNDkyLjE2ODk0MzgwMDQ._ga%2ANjkyNjk4ODI4LjE2ODk0Mzc5ODM._ga_8M3PL0SC3P%2AMTY5MDkxMDk0Mi40LjAuMTY5MDkxMDk0Mi4wLjAuMA&page=1
Wonder if we?ll ever see something similar from us. Sure Paolo mentioned that there were boxes of the white kit he and Jacob designed lying around somewhere.
Wonder if we?ll ever see something similar from us. Sure Paolo mentioned that there were boxes of the white kit he and Jacob designed lying around somewhere.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / No confidence in RFU
« on: July 31, 2023, 03:29:24 PM »
Apparently outgoing RFU Council Chairman Jeff Blackett tabled a motion of no confidence in the governance of the RFU in a meeting in the middle of July which was approved.
Yet, bar coverage by Nick Cain in the Rugby Paper this weekend there is absolutely no coverage of this anywhere at all?
Quite extraordinary.
Yet, bar coverage by Nick Cain in the Rugby Paper this weekend there is absolutely no coverage of this anywhere at all?
Quite extraordinary.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / England RWC Training Squad
« on: June 30, 2023, 10:16:45 AM »
Both Jack and Tom Willis deservedly included.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / 16 years ago
« on: May 20, 2023, 01:07:53 PM »
20 May 2007 - European Champions. Happier times.
https://youtu.be/TncucKT33Qo
https://youtu.be/TncucKT33Qo
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / It?s over?
« on: May 18, 2023, 05:08:08 PM »
https://twitter.com/alexmlowe/status/1659227935914557441?s=46&t=uqL3_JPW8PntNGwES-NjpA
Breaking - Wasps have had their Championship licence revoked and demoted to the bottom of the English rugby league pyramid
Breaking - Wasps have had their Championship licence revoked and demoted to the bottom of the English rugby league pyramid
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Dai in trouble
« on: April 21, 2023, 04:14:00 PM »
Suspended by Cardiff following 'complaints made by employees'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-11999665/Former-Wasps-boss-Dai-Young-suspended-role-director-rugby-Cardiff-Rugby.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-11999665/Former-Wasps-boss-Dai-Young-suspended-role-director-rugby-Cardiff-Rugby.html
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Hope?
« on: October 29, 2022, 07:55:17 PM »
https://twitter.com/stephenjones9/status/1586428863848275969?s=46&t=mFW_yG7C3Uodi0g0FP2fjA
Wasps saviours gather. Joint administrators have agreed to sell to new group formed of Wasps Legends, ex-owners and others. It’s subject to contract and a green light from RFU but Wasps fans can plan ahead for next season.
Wasps saviours gather. Joint administrators have agreed to sell to new group formed of Wasps Legends, ex-owners and others. It’s subject to contract and a green light from RFU but Wasps fans can plan ahead for next season.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Match Thread
« on: September 27, 2022, 06:52:20 PM »
10 mins to go. Looking forward to seeing how the youngsters get on.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Team's up
« on: September 26, 2022, 12:04:17 PM »
Men’s Head Coach Lee Blackett has named his side to take on Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road in the second round of the Premiership Cup on Tuesday 27 September, kick off 7pm, as Wasps aim to make it two from two.
Will Haydon-Wood captain’s the side at 10, joining Harry Craven in the half-backs.
In the front row, Elliot Millar-Mills and Rodrigo Martinez will join Michael Van Vuuren who scored two tries last time out against Newcastle Falcons.
Cam Dodson lines up alongside Theo Vukasinovic in the second row, with Fyn Brown, Kieran Curran and Greg Fisilau in the back-row to complete the forwards.
Paolo Odogwu gets his first start in Black and Gold this season and will link up with Will Simonds to form the centre partnership.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Player Of The Game against Newcastle Falcons, is on the wing. Joining him is Ollie Dawkins, with Olly Hartley at full back.
Wasps team to face Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Tuesday 27 September, kick off 7pm.
1 Rodrigo Martinez
2 Michael Van Vuuren
3 Elliot Millar-Mills
4 Cam Dodson
5 Theo Vukasinovic
6 Fyn Brown
7 Kieran Curran
8 Greg Fisilau
9 Harry Craven
10 Will Haydon-Wood (C)
11 Ollie Dawkins
12 Will Simonds
13 Paolo Odogwu
14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
15 Olly Hartley
Replacements
16 Corbin Thunder
17 Archie McArthur
18 Robin Hardwick
19 Alfie Bell
20 James Tunney
21 Mason Winterburn
22 Reikiti Maasi-White
23 Luke Mehson
https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/wasps-name-side-for-tigers-premiership-cup-clash/
Will Haydon-Wood captain’s the side at 10, joining Harry Craven in the half-backs.
In the front row, Elliot Millar-Mills and Rodrigo Martinez will join Michael Van Vuuren who scored two tries last time out against Newcastle Falcons.
Cam Dodson lines up alongside Theo Vukasinovic in the second row, with Fyn Brown, Kieran Curran and Greg Fisilau in the back-row to complete the forwards.
Paolo Odogwu gets his first start in Black and Gold this season and will link up with Will Simonds to form the centre partnership.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Player Of The Game against Newcastle Falcons, is on the wing. Joining him is Ollie Dawkins, with Olly Hartley at full back.
Wasps team to face Leicester Tigers at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Tuesday 27 September, kick off 7pm.
1 Rodrigo Martinez
2 Michael Van Vuuren
3 Elliot Millar-Mills
4 Cam Dodson
5 Theo Vukasinovic
6 Fyn Brown
7 Kieran Curran
8 Greg Fisilau
9 Harry Craven
10 Will Haydon-Wood (C)
11 Ollie Dawkins
12 Will Simonds
13 Paolo Odogwu
14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
15 Olly Hartley
Replacements
16 Corbin Thunder
17 Archie McArthur
18 Robin Hardwick
19 Alfie Bell
20 James Tunney
21 Mason Winterburn
22 Reikiti Maasi-White
23 Luke Mehson
https://www.wasps.co.uk/news/wasps-name-side-for-tigers-premiership-cup-clash/
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Worzel on comms
« on: March 11, 2022, 08:07:11 PM »
For Wales vs. France.
Is this his first time? Haven't heard him before.
Is this his first time? Haven't heard him before.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Gaskell
« on: February 17, 2022, 08:31:02 PM »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5iO3WGcqa8&feature=youtu.be
Interesting chat with Jamma.
Definitely been an improvement in the content going out on social media recently.
Interesting chat with Jamma.
Definitely been an improvement in the content going out on social media recently.
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Four Wasps in England U20 Squad
« on: January 03, 2022, 10:13:12 AM »
Congratulations to Alfie, Kofi, Robin, and Olly for their selection. (Apologies for missing out Alfie first time round!)
Forwards
Fin Baxter (Harlequins)
Alfie Bell (Wasps)
Lucas Brooke (London Irish)
Kofi Cripps (Wasps)
Mark Dormer (Newcastle)
Ollie Fletcher (Newcastle)
Robin Hardwick (Wasps)
Will Hobson (Harlequins)
Emeka Ilione (Leicester)
Geordie Irvine (Northampton)
Tom Lockett (Northampton)
Toby Knight (Saracens)
Guy Pepper (Newcastle)
Charlie Rice (Bristol)
Ewan Richards (Bath)
John Stewart (Bath)
Mike Summerfield (London Irish)
Alex Wardell (Saracens)
Backs
Henry Arundell (London Irish)
Seb Atkinson (Worcester)
Deago Bailey (Bristol)
Jamie Benson (Harlequins)
Tom Carr-Smith (Bath)
Ethan Grayson (Northampton)
Olly Hartley (Wasps)
George Hendy (Northampton)
Matty Jones (Gloucester)
Louie Johnson (Newcastle)
Will Joseph (London Irish)
Tom Litchfield (Northampton)
Fin Smith (Worcester)
Iwan Stephens (Newcastle)
https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article/england-mens-u20-2022-elite-player-squad-announced
Forwards
Fin Baxter (Harlequins)
Alfie Bell (Wasps)
Lucas Brooke (London Irish)
Kofi Cripps (Wasps)
Mark Dormer (Newcastle)
Ollie Fletcher (Newcastle)
Robin Hardwick (Wasps)
Will Hobson (Harlequins)
Emeka Ilione (Leicester)
Geordie Irvine (Northampton)
Tom Lockett (Northampton)
Toby Knight (Saracens)
Guy Pepper (Newcastle)
Charlie Rice (Bristol)
Ewan Richards (Bath)
John Stewart (Bath)
Mike Summerfield (London Irish)
Alex Wardell (Saracens)
Backs
Henry Arundell (London Irish)
Seb Atkinson (Worcester)
Deago Bailey (Bristol)
Jamie Benson (Harlequins)
Tom Carr-Smith (Bath)
Ethan Grayson (Northampton)
Olly Hartley (Wasps)
George Hendy (Northampton)
Matty Jones (Gloucester)
Louie Johnson (Newcastle)
Will Joseph (London Irish)
Tom Litchfield (Northampton)
Fin Smith (Worcester)
Iwan Stephens (Newcastle)
https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article/england-mens-u20-2022-elite-player-squad-announced