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Monday Round Up

1 decade ago

McCaw to be rested: All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is set to be rested once more as he plans his comeback from concussion. McCaw suffered the injury in Round 11 where his Crusaders side beat the Blues...

Wasps to become first UK sporting club to launch Retail Bond on London Stock Exchange

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

Wasps signalled their intent to bring the glory days back to the club when they announced that they are to become the first sporting club in the UK to launch a Retail Bond on the London Stock Exchange...

Joe Simpson sees gap for England impact role

1 decade ago by The Times

Wasps 36 Exeter Chiefs 29 A one-man World Cup election campaign could hardly have been more effectively waged than Joe Simpson, the Wasps scrum half, managed yesterday. A dazzling, weaving solo try from...

Wasps 'to become richest rugby club'

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Wasps say they are on course to become the richest rugby club in the world after announcing their latest financial initiative. On Monday they will become the first sports club to launch a retail...

Wasps 36 Exeter Chiefs 29, match report: Joe Simpson solo effort keeps hosts in Premiership play-off hunt

1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby News

From paupers to princes, the rags-to-riches story of Wasps continues, with this victory fittingly sealed by a stunning 70-metre solo try from the scrum-half Joe Simpson four minutes from time. If the...

Northampton dodgy spell ends in time to beat Saracens for home advantage

1 decade ago by The Guardian

• Saracens’ Billy Vunipola leaves ground on crutches after Saints’ 25-20 win• Northampton all but certain to play at home in play-off semi-finalsThere are moments on which a season turns. Northampton,...

Wasps closing in on Euro Cup

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Wasps edged closer to a place in next season's European Champions Cup with a 36-29 victory at home to Exeter.

Aviva Premiership Rugby round-up: 2 Rounds to Go

1 decade ago by Bath Rugby

Wasps scrum half Joe Simpson was delighted after scoring a magnificent solo try as his side secured a vital Aviva Premiership Rugby victory over Exeter, who grabbed a losing bonus point with Gareth Steenson's...

Match Reaction: Wasps 36 Exeter Chiefs 29

1 decade ago by Exeter Rugby

Wasps boss Dai Young insists a top-six finish in Aviva Premiership Rugby remains his side's priority despite victory over Exeter Chiefs on Sunday that puts them within touching distance of the top four.

Match Reaction: Wasps 36 Exeter Chiefs 29

1 decade ago by Exeter Rugby

Wasps boss Dai Young insists a top-six finish in Aviva Premiership Rugby remains his side's priority despite victory over Exeter Chiefs on Sunday that puts them within touching distance of the top four.