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England’s 31-14 win over Italy on Sunday had Steve Borthwick written all over it. England’s pack was dominant up front, granite-like in defense, and with high energy in the kick-chase. Borthwick’s forwards got the job done and there was a lot to be happier about a week on from the Calcutta Cup loss to Scotland. […] READ MORE
Sam Underhill has pulled out of England’s six nations squad with a hip injury. The Bath flanker has been replaced in the squad by Wasps Jack Willis. Underhill Withdraws from England Squad Underhill, who has 22 caps for England, would have likely started England’s opening game vs Scotland at Twickenham. Willis joins Ben Earl and […] READ MORE
The Gallagher Premiership concluded with Exeter Chiefs being crowned the winners. They narrowly beat Wasps 19-13 at a very wet and windy Twickenham. Exeter fly half Joe Simmonds slotted the final kick of the match to seal the double for the Chiefs. Below is Last Word‘s round up of the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership. The […] READ MORE
Wasps earned a 30-26 bonus point win away against Worcester Warriors to get their third Premiership victory of the season. Tries from Jimmy Gopperth, Jack Willis, Dan Robson and Zach Kibirige saw a much-changed Wasps side cancelled out scores from Warriors’ Marco Mama and Ollie Lawrence. The boot of Duncan Weir kept the hosts in touch throughout the […] READ MORE
Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Young hopes his side can build on their bonus point victory over Worcester Warriors. The Coventry-based side beat their Midlands rivals 30-26 as tries from Jimmy Gopperth, Jack Willis, Dan Robson and Zach Kibirige saw them secure a vital bonus point win. We'll just leave this one here to sign […] READ MORE
On May 19 2018, young Wasps flanker Jack Willis was preparing to play in his first Premiership semi-final. However, late in the first half his hopes of playing a further role was halted due to a serious knee injury. Yet, not playing the rest of the semi-final was not the most heartbreaking aspect of his […] READ MORE
When the announcement for the 2018 England Rugby Tour to South Africa next summer was made, it was a significant step. A true test; to play the Springboks in a three-Test series for the first time since 2012. It is also a pivotal point on the road to 2019. Recently named World Rugby Coach of the […] READ MORE
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