Rugby must avoid football-style red-card appeals
Wasps boss Lee Blackett has taken aim at victims of dangerous tackles for what he deems an exaggeration of the impact of said tackles in order to have opponents sent off.
Wasps thrash Bristol to reach Premiership final
Jimmy Gopperth contributed 22 points as Wasps beat the Bristol Bears 47-24 in their English Premiership semi-final clash in Coventry on Saturday.
Watch: Du Preez twins fire for Sale
Jean-Luc and Dan du Preez produced some eye-catching moments in the English Premiership despite Sale Sharks’ defeat by Bath on Sunday.
Watch: Haskell’s view on Farrell tackle
Former England flank James Haskell has shared his opinion on Owen Farrell’s recent dangerous tackle and subsequent red card, as well as the outrage that has come along with it.
Watch: Farrell sent off for high tackle
Saracens flyhalf Owen Farrell was shown a red card after this horrendous high tackle during Saturday’s English premiership defeat by Wasps.
Wasps sting wasteful Saints
Josh Bassett scored two tries as Wasps claimed a crucial 34-21 bonus-point win over the Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday.
Sopoaga: I had doubts over my rugby career
All Blacks flyhalf Lima Sopoaga has opened up about his mental health struggles since arriving in England to join Wasps.
Watch: Carr bids farewell to Wasps
Ahead of his return to South Africa to join the Vodacom Bulls, Nizaam Carr has posted an emotional message of farewell to Premiership club Wasps.
Johnson: Timing wasn’t right to join Bulls
Former Springbok Ashley Johnson has revealed it was primarily a ‘family decision’ to opt against the possibility of joining the Vodacom Bulls.
English clubs impose pay cuts
Four English clubs have announced that player wages will be reduced by 25% as a result of the indefinite suspension of the Premiership.
