# Wasps

Last month

February 2023

# sting in the tail

Wasps but not Worcester to return in England's second-tier

Both clubs were removed from the Premiership this season having been placed into administration.

5.5k

Feb 15th 2023, 6:16 PM

Last year

2022

# Blow

Worcester's takeover bid snubbed as Wasps get green light to return

Both clubs lost their places in the Premiership after being placed in administration.

6.7k

Dec 16th 2022, 2:53 PM

# Financial lifeline

Wasps administrators confirm offer accepted for stricken club

The offer is only for the men’s rugby team and youth academy.

10.2k

Oct 30th 2022, 6:04 PM

# Stung

Wasps to be relegated from the Premiership after RFU confirms club’s suspension

The Coventry-based club are the second team to be relegated from the top tier this season.

4.5k

Oct 28th 2022, 8:07 PM

# Second Coming

John Ryan looks set to close in on 200 Munster appearances after returning from Wasps

The 34-year-old is in contention to play against Ulster as he edges closer to the milestone.

6.1k

Oct 25th 2022, 4:09 PM

# uncertainty

English rugby giants Wasps enter administration with 167 employees made redundant

Wasps were suspended from the English top flight last week after saying they were ‘likely’ to enter administration.

23.8k

Updated

Oct 17th 2022, 5:14 PM

# Financial meltdown

England's rugby chiefs accelerate plans to strengthen top-flight finances amid club crises

Wasps said on Wednesday they were now likely to join Worcester in going into administration.

6.4k

Oct 13th 2022, 5:32 PM

# crisis

English club rugby reeling after Wasps join Worcester in fight for survival

Both English clubs are being pursued for unpaid tax and have been served with winding-up orders by Britain’s Revenue authorities.

11.6k

Sep 22nd 2022, 8:24 AM

# new chapter

Ireland hooker Moloney included in impressive list of new arrivals at Exeter Chiefs

The 29-year-old joins from Wasps ahead of the 2022/23 season.

4.0k

Jul 20th 2022, 5:13 PM

# Cork University Hospital

Hospital installs hives to ease children’s bee and wasp sting fears

Cork University Hospital has become home to tens of thousands of honeybees.

15.0k

Jul 10th 2022, 1:19 PM

# Wasps

Ireland international John Ryan to leave Munster at end of the season

The prop leaves to join Premiership side Wasps.

21.3k

Apr 4th 2022, 12:49 PM

# good news

Wasps thank Munster and University Hospital Limerick as Young discharged

The Wales international was brought to hospital after sustaining an injury in yesterday’s Champions Cup clash.

16.8k

Jan 24th 2022, 3:04 PM

# Injury Update

De Allende remains sidelined as Munster send Scannell for scan

Jason Jenkins, Chris Cloete, and Calvin Nash are all back in team training.

9.5k

Jan 17th 2022, 5:24 PM

All time

# no ban

Shields' four-week ban after red card against Munster overturned on appeal

Shields had been suspended for four weeks but that has been struck off after his appeal.

12.4k

Dec 17th 2021, 1:15 PM

# Kick On

'That game will be important to me when I retire. That'll be one you remember'

Munster captain Peter O’Mahony is keen for his team to kick on against Castres.

9.3k

Dec 14th 2021, 6:15 AM

# Good start

This magical Munster mission to Coventry has energised the province

The travelling support made their voices heard before, during, and after the win over Wasps.

8.7k

Dec 13th 2021, 6:00 AM

# pathway

'The young lads were so calm and composed.. it was a unique opportunity'

Munster academy boss Ian Costello deserves major credit for his role in the past fortnight.

16.0k

Dec 12th 2021, 8:10 PM

# Captain

'It has been a mental experience, but I couldn't be prouder of the lads'

Peter O’Mahony is a proud man after his side’s win over Wasps.

19.7k

Dec 12th 2021, 6:48 PM

# Stand up and fight

Munster's young guns thrill in wild and wonderful bonus-point win over Wasps

The southern province overcame their major disruptions to beat the 14-man hosts in Coventry.

56.0k

Dec 12th 2021, 5:10 PM

# Disruption

Wasps forced into changes against Munster after positive Covid-19 tests

The English club have had a late setback before their clash in Coventry.

16.1k

Dec 12th 2021, 12:17 PM

# Coventry Crew

Munster out to write another riveting chapter in their European history

Johann van Graan’s men are missing 34 senior players for this afternoon’s clash with Wasps.

7.4k

Dec 12th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Team news

Munster name 5 debutants for Wasps game, 7 more uncapped players on bench

None of the 34 senior players who were on the recent trip to South Africa are involved.

20.0k

Dec 10th 2021, 12:09 PM

# Skipper

This has been one of POM's most interesting captaining challenges

The 32-year-old says it has been about keeping things as “cool and chilled as possible.”

5.1k

Dec 10th 2021, 8:44 AM

# backing

'It's going to be one of Munster's greatest wins. I have no doubt'

Billy Holland believes his former team-mates will do a job in Coventry.

7.9k

Dec 10th 2021, 5:30 AM

# Hall of Fame

'I was probably at my lowest confidence I've ever been at as an international'

Claire Molloy has been inducted into the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Hall of Fame.

7.0k

Dec 9th 2021, 8:34 AM

# fresh faces

'I trained with a guy who was born in 2004... Earlsie could have been his father!'

Munster captain Peter O’Mahony has been impressed by the young players at training.

17.0k

Dec 8th 2021, 3:22 PM

# Champions Cup

How are the Irish provinces' opponents shaping up for Europe?

Bath, Clermont, Stade Français, and Wasps provide the opposition this weekend.

20.7k

Updated

Dec 6th 2021, 8:21 PM

# Prop Stocks

Munster boosted by return of tighthead Salanoa ahead of Wasps clash

The 24-year-old has yet to start a game for the southern province.

9.6k

Dec 6th 2021, 5:25 PM

# Options

All indications are that Munster's clash with Wasps will go ahead as scheduled

The bulk of Johann van Graan’s senior squad are still in South Africa.

13.2k

Nov 29th 2021, 4:56 PM

# True Great

'It was instantly obvious to me that she was a player ahead of her time'

Claire Molloy made a huge impact for Ireland over the course of 74 caps.

28.5k

Oct 30th 2021, 8:00 AM

# IQ

Meath's Monaghan eager for another shot after Ireland debut

The second row started playing rugby in Brighton.

3.4k

Sep 17th 2021, 6:00 AM

# next chapter

'It's an unbelievable privilege to play professional sport, but there are ups and downs'

Brendan Macken has retired at the age of 29 after a career with Leinster, Wasps, and London Irish.

33.5k

Jan 24th 2021, 8:00 AM

# stinging

Wasps see off 14-man Montpellier to top Champions Cup pool

Over to you, Leinster…

5.6k

Dec 18th 2020, 11:12 PM

# That'll sting

Wasps missing 11 players for Premiership final against Exeter Chiefs

Wasps’ participation in the Twickenham showpiece was in jeopardy due to a number of players testing positive for coronavirus.

8.8k

Oct 22nd 2020, 4:22 PM

# final hurdle

Wasps given all-clear to play in Premiership final following coronavirus cases

Wasps’ place in the showpiece finale had been in doubt after 11 positive coronavirus tests.

4.2k

Oct 21st 2020, 9:37 AM

# On the brink

Wasps blitz Bristol to reach first Premiership final for three years

It was Wasps’ 12th victory in their last 13 Premiership games under head coach Lee Blackett and a huge blow for former Connacht coach, Pat Lam.

8.3k

Oct 10th 2020, 4:43 PM

# Wrap

'I feel like I've been punched in the face quite a few times,' says Geordan Murphy after Leicester low-point

Tonight’s 54-7 defeat to Wasps comes as the worst of the Irishman’s Welford Road career.

12.2k

Sep 9th 2020, 10:46 PM

# Finances

Three Premiership clubs confirm 25% pay cuts during league suspension

Saracens have also asked staff to take a pay reduction.

7.6k

Mar 20th 2020, 3:25 PM

# exit door

Wasps announce Dai Young has left after nine years with the club

Irishman Ian Costello remains part of the club’s coaching staff.

7.7k

Feb 18th 2020, 1:28 PM

# back from exile

Kidney's London Irish make winning Premiership return at Wasps

Wasps fell just short in their comeback bid as Declan Kidney and Les Kiss’ men made a winning start in their return to the top flight.

16.4k

Oct 20th 2019, 7:08 PM