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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Congratulations to Dobby and Elizabeth!
« on: November 06, 2023, 08:34:32 PM »
Not one for Twitter (I mean X, ooops) but, as I follow Dobby on LinkedIn, I found out some fantastic news.
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/danrobson9_our-little-miracle-man-arrived-12-10-activity-7127344699744362496-s_ni?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/danrobson9_our-little-miracle-man-arrived-12-10-activity-7127344699744362496-s_ni?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Pudsey teasing something about Wasps
« on: July 21, 2023, 09:56:56 PM »
I'm not expecting it to be much, but might be interesting to see what plays out.
https://twitter.com/WaspsKitMan/status/1682487728816922626?t=vwfnNfUWto0OrfHvjyYALQ&s=19
https://twitter.com/WaspsKitMan/status/1682487728816922626?t=vwfnNfUWto0OrfHvjyYALQ&s=19
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Wasps Poem
« on: February 25, 2023, 03:23:20 PM »
I've been hearing a lot about ChatGPT (AI) so I thought I would give it a go. I typed in "write a poem about Wasps Rugby". This is what it came up with in a matter of seconds, I thought I'd share it with you all because I quite liked it!
"On fields of green, they take the stage
A team of warriors, Wasps engage
With rugby balls and hearts of steel
Their opponents quiver, with fear they feel
Their black and gold, a sight to see
As they charge forth with energy
Their fans cheer loud, with every try
For Wasps Rugby, they'll never die
With every scrum and every lineout
They battle fiercely, without a doubt
Their tackles hard, their passes true
Wasps Rugby, they always pursue
They fly like wasps, on wings of fire
Their opponents struggle, to keep up and admire
Their speed, their strength, their skillful play
Wasps Rugby, they lead the way
In victories sweet, they bask in glory
Their fans rejoice, in the team's story
For Wasps Rugby, they're more than a team
They're a family, a dream, a lifelong theme
So if you see them, on fields afar
The Wasps Rugby, a shining star
Remember this, and shout out loud
For Wasps Rugby, they make us proud."
"On fields of green, they take the stage
A team of warriors, Wasps engage
With rugby balls and hearts of steel
Their opponents quiver, with fear they feel
Their black and gold, a sight to see
As they charge forth with energy
Their fans cheer loud, with every try
For Wasps Rugby, they'll never die
With every scrum and every lineout
They battle fiercely, without a doubt
Their tackles hard, their passes true
Wasps Rugby, they always pursue
They fly like wasps, on wings of fire
Their opponents struggle, to keep up and admire
Their speed, their strength, their skillful play
Wasps Rugby, they lead the way
In victories sweet, they bask in glory
Their fans rejoice, in the team's story
For Wasps Rugby, they're more than a team
They're a family, a dream, a lifelong theme
So if you see them, on fields afar
The Wasps Rugby, a shining star
Remember this, and shout out loud
For Wasps Rugby, they make us proud."
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Wasps History Lesson
« on: February 20, 2023, 02:48:13 PM »
I'm sure you're all aware, I was one of the fans that Wasps picked up during the Coventry era. I've fallen in love with the club and look to learn as much about it as possible about our history to gain a greater appreciation of Wasps.
First question, was it the professional era coming in that resulted in the split of Wasps into the professional and amateur branches? Was it a case of some within Wasps being resistant to professionalism (not saying that's wrong btw) and staying put - creating Wasps FC - for others to go on to create the professional Wasps?
Second question, what is it that makes Wasps a historically nomadic club? Clubs in the London area seemed to have no issue finding homes for themselves (appreciate London Irish and Sa****ns have moved fairly recently but were quite fixed up until then) but it seemed like we moved around quite a lot (Sudbury - Loftus Road - Adams Park - CBSA - TBC). I see on Wikipedia that the same owners of QPR bought Wasps when they first split, so that may be the reason why we ended up at Loftus Road?
Third question, what were the causes of Wasps initial threats of administration during the AP days that resulted in the now ill-fated move to Coventry?
Fourth question (more of a looking to the future question, but knowledge of Wasps history helps), do time served Wasps fans believe that the future of Wasps is in the Midlands (wherever that may be) rather than Wasps roots in and around London? I obviously have no qualms about Wasps being in the Midlands, being closer to where I live in Staffs, but distance wouldn't put me off attending games if Wasps did move closer to London.
Fifth question, is there anything else that's interesting to know that I haven't asked about already?
First question, was it the professional era coming in that resulted in the split of Wasps into the professional and amateur branches? Was it a case of some within Wasps being resistant to professionalism (not saying that's wrong btw) and staying put - creating Wasps FC - for others to go on to create the professional Wasps?
Second question, what is it that makes Wasps a historically nomadic club? Clubs in the London area seemed to have no issue finding homes for themselves (appreciate London Irish and Sa****ns have moved fairly recently but were quite fixed up until then) but it seemed like we moved around quite a lot (Sudbury - Loftus Road - Adams Park - CBSA - TBC). I see on Wikipedia that the same owners of QPR bought Wasps when they first split, so that may be the reason why we ended up at Loftus Road?
Third question, what were the causes of Wasps initial threats of administration during the AP days that resulted in the now ill-fated move to Coventry?
Fourth question (more of a looking to the future question, but knowledge of Wasps history helps), do time served Wasps fans believe that the future of Wasps is in the Midlands (wherever that may be) rather than Wasps roots in and around London? I obviously have no qualms about Wasps being in the Midlands, being closer to where I live in Staffs, but distance wouldn't put me off attending games if Wasps did move closer to London.
Fifth question, is there anything else that's interesting to know that I haven't asked about already?
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Judgement Day -1
« on: February 13, 2023, 12:03:25 PM »
I may have missed this, but does tomorrow's deadline have a specific time attached, say 18:00, or is it until the end of the day - therefore 23:59?
I imagine everyone involved in the background will have a good idea of where things are and whether the club have successfully met all demands. But, for us fans, it would be nice to have an idea roughly when we will hear the news (good or bad).
I imagine everyone involved in the background will have a good idea of where things are and whether the club have successfully met all demands. But, for us fans, it would be nice to have an idea roughly when we will hear the news (good or bad).
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Spoiler: Eng v Scot
« on: February 04, 2023, 06:35:58 PM »
Only followed the score.
Am I wrong for being happy Scotland beat England? Am I even worse for hoping everyone beats England?
Answers on a postcard.
Not bitter at all (sarcasm)
Am I wrong for being happy Scotland beat England? Am I even worse for hoping everyone beats England?
Answers on a postcard.
Not bitter at all (sarcasm)
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Merry Christmas All!
« on: December 24, 2022, 07:01:43 PM »
I'm sending this out now before all the malbec has been drunk and I can't type properly. 
Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to all of you!
2022 has been a real whirlwind of a year, both on and off the field, but there is reason to be optimistic in 2023!
Once A Wasp, Always a Wasp
James
Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year to all of you!
2022 has been a real whirlwind of a year, both on and off the field, but there is reason to be optimistic in 2023!
Once A Wasp, Always a Wasp
James
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Wasps & Worcester Warriors: MPs to hold 'inquiry' with English rugby's governing
« on: November 23, 2022, 12:52:41 AM »10
Wasps Rugby Discussion / O/T Tapatalk
« on: March 07, 2021, 07:42:41 PM »
Does anyone else find they have trouble using tapatalk? It doesn't seem to let me sign into my account for this forum?
(I have made sure my login details are correct BTW!
(I have made sure my login details are correct BTW!
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / BT Sport has the Premiership until 2024
« on: December 19, 2020, 01:39:25 PM »
Watching the Leinster v Northampton game and it came up that BT Sport has signed up until 2024 in the last 24 hours or so?
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Daily Mail article re: 14 team premiership
« on: November 02, 2020, 11:50:57 PM »
How true this is I couldn't possibly comment but it wouldn't surprise me about Saracens!
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-8906987/amp/Saracens-set-promotion-Premiership-without-playing-single-game.html?__twitter_impression=true
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/article-8906987/amp/Saracens-set-promotion-Premiership-without-playing-single-game.html?__twitter_impression=true
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Premiership clubs agree salary cap overhaul after Lord Myners review
« on: June 02, 2020, 10:44:47 AM »
https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/52875739
A ground-breaking overhaul of the Premiership salary cap has been unanimously approved by clubs.
Last month, Lord Myners made 52 official recommendations as part of his comprehensive report into the cap.
All measures will be applied, including titles being stripped for serious offences and more accountability for clubs, players and agents.
The review comes in the aftermath of champions Saracens' relegation from the Premiership for repeated cap breaches.
However changing the level of the cap, currently £7m, and scrapping the two marquee player allowances were not part of the official recommendations.
While former government minister Myners did call for the marquee rule - which allows two players to be paid an unlimited amount outside the cap - to be reviewed by the clubs, he did not go as far as to recommend that it should be removed.
His recommendations for the English top flight also included:
"I am immensely grateful to Lord Myners for his thorough, diligent and robust approach to conducting this review," said Premiership Rugby chief executive Darren Childs.
"It's a credit to our clubs that they have acted so quickly to support these recommendations and take the Premiership Rugby salary cap into a new era. We want to create the gold standard for delivering sporting integrity, financial viability and competitive balance.
"The next stage is for us to consult with our clubs, the Rugby Football Union and Rugby Players' Association and to enshrine these new regulations for the start of the 2020-21 season, which will be created for the long-term benefit of our sport."
Former Harlequins and Saracens chief executive Mark Evans told BBC Radio 5 Live's Rugby Union Weekly podcast that the Myners report was "undoubtedly" a step in the right direction, but warned a further governance overhaul at Premiership Rugby is needed.
"I don't think our league is very well structured. I am a big fan of the salary cap, but the salary cap can't do it on its own," Evans said.
"It needs about 10 or 12 other things to happen if we are to build the Premiership into a sustainable league that can grow over time."
A ground-breaking overhaul of the Premiership salary cap has been unanimously approved by clubs.
Last month, Lord Myners made 52 official recommendations as part of his comprehensive report into the cap.
All measures will be applied, including titles being stripped for serious offences and more accountability for clubs, players and agents.
The review comes in the aftermath of champions Saracens' relegation from the Premiership for repeated cap breaches.
However changing the level of the cap, currently £7m, and scrapping the two marquee player allowances were not part of the official recommendations.
While former government minister Myners did call for the marquee rule - which allows two players to be paid an unlimited amount outside the cap - to be reviewed by the clubs, he did not go as far as to recommend that it should be removed.
His recommendations for the English top flight also included:
- Greater sanctions for clubs in breach, including relegations, suspension, stripping of titles, and return of prize money.
- Greater accountability for players, and sanctions for players in breach of their obligations.
- Greater accountability for agents, and sanctions for agents in breach of their obligations.
- Greater accountability for club officials, and the introduction of a "fit and proper" test for club owners.
- Greater transparency and clearer regulations, with clearer definitions of what constitutes salary.
- Greater power and support for the salary cap manager.
"I am immensely grateful to Lord Myners for his thorough, diligent and robust approach to conducting this review," said Premiership Rugby chief executive Darren Childs.
"It's a credit to our clubs that they have acted so quickly to support these recommendations and take the Premiership Rugby salary cap into a new era. We want to create the gold standard for delivering sporting integrity, financial viability and competitive balance.
"The next stage is for us to consult with our clubs, the Rugby Football Union and Rugby Players' Association and to enshrine these new regulations for the start of the 2020-21 season, which will be created for the long-term benefit of our sport."
Former Harlequins and Saracens chief executive Mark Evans told BBC Radio 5 Live's Rugby Union Weekly podcast that the Myners report was "undoubtedly" a step in the right direction, but warned a further governance overhaul at Premiership Rugby is needed.
"I don't think our league is very well structured. I am a big fan of the salary cap, but the salary cap can't do it on its own," Evans said.
"It needs about 10 or 12 other things to happen if we are to build the Premiership into a sustainable league that can grow over time."
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Wasps Rugby Discussion / Nigel Wray: Saracens owner retires as club chairman
« on: January 02, 2020, 09:46:08 AM »
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