England’s Jack Willis: Don’t think I’ll ever get over what has happened at Wasps Former Premiership champions face relegation from top flight. The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022
James Haskell warns more Premiership clubs could go into administration Wasps and Worcester Warriors have gone into administration this season The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022
Rugby union's financial crisis: why the sport's model is 'broken' As athletes, rugby union players are notoriously robust. But in England, the finances behind the sport are looking far from healthy. In the space of a few weeks, two of its most famous club teams, Worcester (founded 1871) and Wasps (1866), have gone into administration. The Conversation · Oct 19, 2022
Exeter chief Rob Baxter defends RFU over Wasps and Worcester treatment Exeter were due to host Wasps last weekend before the visitors pulled out of the Gallagher Premiership fixture. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022
James Haskell warns more clubs will follow Wasps and Worcester into administration Both Wasps and Worcester Warriors have entered administration in recent weeks, and former England star James Haskell has warned more Premiership clubs could follow Daily Mirror · Oct 19, 2022
Wasps takeover bid collapses as club falls further into crisis The main consortium looking to buy financially stricken Wasps have reportedly pulled out of the running to take over the club. Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2022
Today's rugby news as Mike Phillips urges WRU to help stricken players and snubbed Wales stars publicly backed The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond Wales Online · Oct 19, 2022
Jamie George: Stars must be heard for rugby’s drive to survive to get out of first gear Jamie George says players’ voices must be heard if rugby’s drive to survive is to get out of first gear. The England star described the death of Premiership clubs Worcester and Wasps as “absolutely horrendous”. He said those lucky enough still to ha Daily Mirror · Oct 18, 2022
RFU promise to give Wasps ‘best chance of long-term survival’ The Coventry-based club are facing relegation from the Gallagher Premiership after their entire playing and coaching staff were made redundant. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022
England players demand say in future of domestic rugby, insists Jamie George ‘Players need a voice in this conversation,’ the hooker said as he spoke about the concern senior internationals felt at the demise of Wasps and Worcester The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2022
How can we fix this? Jamie George upset by ‘darkest week in English club rugby’ Wasps followed Worcester into administration on Monday when all 167 players and staff at the club were made redundant. The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022
Tonight's rugby news as Josh Adams doubt emerges hours after squad announcement and French move for Wales captain and coach The latest rugby headlines from Wales and beyond today Wales Online · Oct 18, 2022
Glasgow artist studios opening their doors to the public in October Two of Glasgow's creative studios will be throwing open their doors over the next two weeks, allowing members of the public to see what goes on behind closed doors and get involved in some artistic creations. Glasgow Live · Oct 18, 2022
What next for Wasps? Even with a miracle, they may live on in name only As the dust started to settle on another Premiership club going into administration and 167 people walked out of the door at Wasps, the big question was: what is next for the two-time European champions? Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2022
Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2022 Lawrence Dallaglio calls for urgent action to save English rugby after Wasps follow Worcester into administration Former England and Wasps captain Lawrence Dallaglio has warned English rugby faces further drastic upheaval unless the RFU and Premiership Rugby come together to resolve the game’s financial plight.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2022 Jack Willis offers RFU chance to test whether central contracts can work After being made redundant by Wasps, the England flanker could be a catalyst for RFU to take back control of players
Daily Mirror · Oct 18, 2022 Heartbroken Wasps star will 'never get over' being made redundant by stricken club On Monday, Wasps made 167 players and staff redundant after becoming the Premiership's second club to go into administration this season, after Worcester Warriors
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022 Rugby authorities to face parliamentary committee over sport’s financial crisis Wasps and Worcester have both been placed in administration
Daily Mirror · Oct 17, 2022 Shaun Edwards and Joe Launchbury tell of their 'heartbreak' at demise of Wasps Confirmation came yesterday that one of the great names of world rugby had gone into administration with 167 players and staff made redundant
Daily Mirror · Oct 17, 2022 Jack Willis picked by England and made redundant by Wasps on day of cruel extremes England star one of 167 players and staff made redundant as former European champions follow Worcester out of business
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022 In pictures: The recent history of one of English rugby’s most successful clubs Wasps have been placed in administration.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022 Eddie Jones says ‘history of resilience’ can help Jack Willis overcome adversity The flanker has overcome adversity during his playing career.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022 Wasps go into administration and make playing and coaching staff redundant The ailing club won the Premiership four times, and European Cup twice.
Wales Online · Oct 17, 2022 Tonight's rugby news as Brian O'Driscoll so impressed by Wales star and Wasps players all lose jobs immediately The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2022 Wasps placed into administration as holding company ceases trading The Coventry-based club face an uncertain future.