Wasps

Wasps scrum-half Joe Simpson's appearance in Olympics will not affect his chances of featuring for England according to head coach Eddie Jones.

Ireland international and Wasps centre James Downey has brought an end to his 13-year professional rugby career after he announced his decision to retire next month.

Exeter coach Rob Baxter believes his team needs to be at their best to overhaul Wasps when the two sides meet each other in the semi-final of Aviva Premiership at Sandy Park on Saturday.

Director of rugby at Wasps Dai Young has stated that the injury to their recent Australian signing Kurtley Beale is "not catastrophic" for his club.

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Wales international lock Bradley Davies is all set to exit Wasps after signing a national dual contract with the Welsh Rugby Union and Ospreys for next season.

England international and Wasps Lock Joe Launchbury is confident of his team's preparation ahead of their trip to Sandy Park as they face Exeter Chiefs in the semi-finals match of the Aviva Premiership on Saturday 21st May.

Australian international Kurtley Beale's association with Waratahs seems to be all but over after sustaining a knee injury which is likely to keep him out up to six months.

Wasps have acquired the services of Australian international Kurtley Beale for the upcoming 2016-17 season.

Wasps flanker Sam Jones and London Irish lock Elliott Stooke have been cleared of the charges laid on them following their tussle in the Aviva Premiership clash on Saturday.

Wasps flanker Sam Jones and London Irish lock Elliott Stooke have been charged by the Rugby Football Union following their tussle in the Aviva Premiership encounter on Saturday.

Wasps scored six tries against a dispirited London Irish side by 38-12 at Ricoh Arena on Saturday. However, Dai Young's men failed to secure a home semi-final in the Aviva Premiership play-offs.

Wasps fly-half Ruaridh Jackson will exit the club at the end of the ongoing Aviva Premiership season to join Harlequins.

Exeter coach Rob Baxter lauded his team for dominant 24-3 victory against Wasps as they put themselves ahead in race for a home Aviva Premiership play-off.

Exeter gained a key foothold over Wasps in the scramble for an Aviva Premiership home play-off after they swept aside their European Champions Cup conquerors, 24-3 at Sandy Park.

Saracens continued their quest towards a possible domestic and European double as they booked their place in next month's Champions Cup final by beating Wasps 24-17 at the Madejski Stadium.

The Olympic dream is "not really an option" for Christian Wade unless Team GB bosses actively seek the in-form Wasps wing's services, according to Dai Young.

On his 100th appearance for Wasps, Christian Wade put in what may be his finest performance for the club as he scored a record-equalling 6 tries in one match,

A six-try outburst from Christian Wade - tying a Premiership record - led the charge as Wasps climbed to second in the table with a thrilling 54-35 win over Worcester at Sixways.

Champions Cup hero Jimmy Gopperth says he will never forget the kick that took Wasps into a first major European semi-final for nine years.