In a continuation of David Challis’ series looking at English Rugby’s greatest club sides, he takes a look back at the great Wasps side of the mid-2000s. Following on from the dynasty that Leicester Tigers built before the London-based side took English rugby to new heights. Spearheaded by the great Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards […] READ MORE
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Wasps Rugby: Who will replace Dai Young?
Dai Young has stepped back from his position as Wasps Rugby director of rugby with immediate effect. It was announced on Tuesday that the Welshman would take a backseat for an interim period whilst backs coach Lee Blackett would take over starting with Saturday’s game against Leicester Tigers as interim head coach. Who will replace […] READ MORE
Reasons why Heineken Champions Cup big names may be struggling
The Heineken Champions Cup was revamped from 24 teams, down to 20 meritocratically chosen teams for a reason. The desire to see increased competition and intensity has seen ‘domestically strong sides’ struggle. Round Three results have seen the likes of Wasps, Exeter Chiefs and the Scarlets all but knocked out. Fans may be asking why, […] READ MORE
Hartley: The Highest Profile Victim of World Rugby’s Recent Directives
Six minutes. That is all the time it took for Dylan Hartley to become the latest and the highest profile victim of World Rugby’s recent directives. Some say that is all the time it took for Hartley to remind us what a thug he is, all the time it took for the demons to return […] READ MORE