Wasps

Newcastle's second largest crowd of the season witnessed a gripping 23-23 draw.

Wasps have announced veteran fly-half Andy Goode will move to London Irish next season.

Wasps flanker Ashley Johnson has been banned for three weeks for his challenge on Dave Kearney that brought a yellow card against Leinster.

Wasps number eight Ashley Johnson has been cited for an alleged dangerous tackle on Leinster wing Dave Kearney in the 20-20 draw at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday.

Four English clubs have booked places in this season's European Champions Cup quarter-finals - but all of them will be away from home.

Wasps took a giant step towards the European Champions Cup quarter-finals as they stunned Harlequins 23-3 at The Stoop on Saturday evening.

Wasps rugby director Dai Young has signed a new contract with the Aviva Premiership club.

Championship club Bristol have swooped to sign former England wing Tom Varndell.

Wasps have offered fly-half Andy Goode a coaching role with the club next season after signing New Zealander Jimmy Gopperth from Leinster.

Wasps continue to enjoy life at their new Coventry home as they beat Sale 41-16 at the Ricoh Arena to move into the top five of the Aviva Premiership.

Bath prop David Wilson is expecting to face a Leicester side "hurting" when the two sides meet in the Aviva Premiership at Welford Road on Sunday.

Wasps' recent improvement continued with a win over Gloucester while there were also post-Christmas Aviva Premiership wins for London Irish, Bath, Leicester, Saracens and Northampton.

Wasps celebrated the beginning of a new chapter in their 147-year history by routing London Irish at the Ricoh Arena in a 48-16 victory built on a fly-half masterclass from Andy Goode.

James Haskell may be inextricably linked to the Adams Park era at Wasps, but the captain admits he is relishing the chance to lead out his side for the first time at the Ricoh Arena.

England lock Joe Launchbury could miss the start of the RBS 6 Nations after Wasps director of rugby Dai Young revealed his rehabilitation is behind schedule.

Wasps brought down the curtain on their 12-year tenancy at Adams Park with a bonus-point 44-17 victory over Castres that preserves their hopes of qualifying for the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

James Haskell is determined to play for England against New Zealand next weekend after recovering from the virus which saw him hospitalised and lose five kilograms.

Clermont Auvergne, Harlequins, Leinster and Racing Métro were the day's winners as round two of the European Champions Cup ended with four action-packed matches.

England lock Joe Launchbury has committed his future to Wasps by signing a contract extension with the Aviva Premiership club.

There were European Rugby Champions Cup wins for Leinster, Ospreys, Toulon and Toulouse as the opening round of competition drew to a close this Sunday.