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Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Martin Phillips is hoping that fullback Leigh Halfpenny makes a return back to Wales after he was provided with the "best possible offer".

Danny Cipriani and Jimmy Gopperth shared 24 points between them as Wasps managed to overcome a stiff challenge from Newcastle Falcons with a 30-34 victory in the Aviva Premiership encounter at Kingston Park on Friday.

Wasps rugby director Dai Young said his team will not be complacent when they take on Newcastle Falcons in their upcoming Aviva Premiership encounter at Kingston Park on Friday.

Christian Wade scored three tries including two in the first half as Wasps went on to defeat Bath by 40-26 in their Aviva Premiership clash at Ricoh Arena on Saturday.

Replacement Naulia Dawai scored a last minute try and Jack Carty added the conversion as Connacht completed a 20-18 thrilling victory to keep their chances alive in the European Champions Cup at The Sportsground on Saturday.

Wasps Academy members Jacob Umaga, Conor Eastgate and Ehize Ehizode speak exclusively to TRU about their journey to the Ricoh Arena and life in National Two North this season.

Kurtley Beale scored a try and received a yellow card in a dramatic debut for Wasps as his side riding on a strong second-half performance defeated Connacht by 32-17 at Ricoh Arena during the 2016-17 European Rugby Champions Cup pool stage clash on Sunday.

Australian international Kurtley Beale is all set to make his debut in the English Premiership after he was named in the Wasps line-up for the European Champions Cup clash against Connacht on Sunday.

Wasps rugby director Dai Young is confident of Australian international Kurtley Beale making his debut with the Aviva Premiership club on Sunday's European Champions Cup clash against Connacht.

Wasps have regained their second position in the table after they defeated Worcester Warriors by 12-26 in their Aviva Premiership clash at Sixways on Sunday.

Double tries from Ashley Johnson and Rob Miller proved crucial as Wasps overcame late Sale Sharks' charge in the second half to register a 34-24 win in the Aviva Premiership clash at Ricoh Arena on Sunday.

Gloucester secured their first victory at home this season after defeating Wasps by 36-18 in their Aviva Premiership clash at Kingsholm on Saturday.

Sale Sharks began their Anglo-Welsh Cup 2016/17 campaign with a thrilling victory after edging out Wasps by 17-13 at Salford.

The Anglo-Welsh Cup returns this week and should prove the perfect platform, as it has for several years now, to develop the next generation of English and Welsh Test stars.

Fly-half Jimmy Gopperth continued his good run and contributed with 21 points as Wasps defeated Newcastle Falcons by 31-6 in their Aviva Premiership match at Ricoh Arena on Sunday.

A last minute try from Nathan Hughes followed by a conversion from Jimmy Gopperth ensured Wasps were able to draw the European Champions Cup game against Toulouse 20-20 at Stade Ernest Wallon on Sunday.

Wasps back-row Nathan Hughes has assured that his commitment will always remain with England after qualifying to play for the country on residency.

Wasps ran a 12-try riot as the Ricoh Arena outfit trounced Zebre by 82-14 in their European Champions Cup opener on Saturday.

Jimmy Gopperth capped a stellar start to the new season by being named Aviva Premiership Rugby Player of the Month for September.

Wasps have confirmed on Wednesday that fly-half Jimmy Gopperth has signed a fresh contract with the Aviva Premiership club.