Simpson lauds Green Flag Forward of the Season Hughes
1 decade ago by London WaspsNathan Hughes may have had to outshine many leading lights to win Green Flag Forward of the Season, but teammate Joe Simpson believes that is exactly what Wasps' stellar No.8 has done all year.
George and Mike Ford both win awards
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland fly-half George Ford has been named the Aviva Premiership Player of the Season. Ford, 22, has helped Bath into the Premiership semi-finals for the first time since 2010. Ford's...
England Rugby World Cup squad: Stuart Lancaster defends snubbing France-based players
1 decade ago by The TelegraphStuart Lancaster was not for persuading at Twickenham on Wednesday as he revealed his 50-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup. The England head coach was adamant that he would “hold the line”...
Burgess makes England cut
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Rugby League convert Sam Burgess is one of the new additions to the England squad. England coach Stuart Lancaster on Wednesday named a 50-man group to begin preparing for the World Cup tournament -...
England announce 50-man Rugby World Cup training squad
1 decade ago by RugbyMedia.co.ukENGLAND today announced their extended training squad for the Rugby World Cup 2015. Named as a 50-man group, the squad will meet up at Pennyhill Park on Monday, June 22 to begin preparing for the tournament...
England World Cup squad to give Chris Ashton chance to resurrect career
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsChris Ashton will be handed a lifeline to resurrect his England career today when he will be named in Stuart Lancaster’s World Cup training squad along with five uncapped players, including his Saracens...
Wasps sign up seven on new contracts
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps have signed up four key players on new contracts - centre Elliot Daly, scrum-half Joe Simpson and forwards Ashley Johnson and Matt Mullan. Three of their up-and-coming players, Sam Jones,...
Dylan Hartley at risk of missing out on England World Cup place
1 decade ago by The TelegraphI doubt there will be many shocks when Stuart Lancaster names his World Cup training squad on Wednesday. By this stage, he would have at least 42 of those 45 names inked in now with maybe a spot in...
Simpson out for up to eight weeks
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWasps scrum-half Joe Simpson will miss the Premiership season finale after straining a ligament in his left knee against Leicester Tigers. The 26-year-old does not require surgery, but will be...
Injury ends Simpson season
1 decade ago by Sky Sports RugbyWasps have confirmed scrum-half Joe Simpson will miss up to eight weeks with a knee ligament injury.
