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The Latest Breaking News from WASPS

Wasps buy time to survive as talks with investors at ‘advanced stage’

The club face of a winding up order from HM Revenue and Customs for £2million in unpaid tax.

The Independent UK

Welsh rugby's new signings rated as Wales qualified powerhouse shows why he was on 'WRU hit list'

How have those who switched teams in the summer been faring for their new sides?

Wales Online

Marcus Smith: Other sports are miles ahead of rugby - we have some catching up to do

"it’s our job to entertain and put on a show for the people who come and support. We're entertainers at the end of the day"

Daily Mirror

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Marcus Smith braced for an increase in time-wasting calls from referees

A recent decision from French official Mathieu Raynal divided opinion on the issue

The Independent UK

Smith accepts role in helping ‘lift profile’ of rugby union amid financial crisis

Marcus Smith has admitted he feels a responsibility to help promote rugby union in England amid the financial crisis unfolding in the Premiership

The Guardian - UK

Bigger England Test fees could stop Premiership exodus: Exeter's Baxter

London (AFP) - Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter said Wednesday that higher England match fees could help stop players leaving the Premiership for bigger salaries abroad after Sam Simmonds agreed a move to Montpellier.

AFP

Martin Bayfield 'really concerned' rugby union is not fit for purpose

“We’ve got fundamentally a Victorian game being played by 21st Century athletes. Something has to change. The sport needs restructuring"

Daily Mirror

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Abby Dow closing on England comeback after horror leg break almost cost World Cup chance

The Wasps wing suffered the horrible injury during the Six Nations match against Wales and was told she would almost certainly be missing out on the World Cup in New Zealand

Daily Mirror

Tonight's rugby news as race to sign Lions star is on and family outraged over killer of former Wasps player

Here are your rugby evening headlines for Tuesday, 27 September

Wales Online

Ex-rugby player’s killer ‘could be granted day release’

Gurjeet Lall was found guilty of manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility and detained indefinitely in December 2020.

The Independent UK

Wasps tipped for ‘bright future’ despite financial crisis threatening club

Wasps filed a notice of their intention to appoint an administrator with the High Court.

The Independent UK

Premiership Rugby calls for clubs to open books with Worcester set for suspension

The chief executive of PRL, Simon Massie-Taylor, said: ‘We need better visibility of finances,’ as he also looks to a ‘foundation’ for more investment

The Guardian - UK

Premiership Rugby CEO demands ‘better visibility’ of club finances amid Wasps and Worcester struggles

The English domestic game has been hit by financial issues at both clubs and Simon Massie-Taylor says there’s “no quick fix”

The Independent UK

Welsh teams joining English Premiership next season unlikely amid fresh link over clubs' financial woes

Speculation on Welsh clubs potentially joining England's elite competition has blown up again

Wales Online

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The Guardian - UK

Worcester braced for final battle after week that rocked English rugby union

Worcester face Newcastle on Saturday before likely suspension and with Wasps in peril the club game is in a precarious position

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Lions star to make shock move to France and Young hits out over 'ugly' Cardiff hammering

The rugby bulletin for Saturday September 24

The Independent UK

Lee Blackett optimistic about Wasps future amid ‘a lot of interest’ in club

Wasps have filed a notice of their intention to appoint an administrator.

The Independent UK

Wasps set off-field issues aside to claim victory at Bath

Wasps triumphed 39-31 in the Gallagher Premiership contest

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The Guardian - UK

Josh Bassett helps financially stricken Wasps hold off Bath fightback

Wasps ended a difficult week on a positive note by blitzing Bath in the first half to claim their first win of the season

Daily Mirror

Lewis Ludlam insists rugby has to change to survive amid Worcester and Wasps woes

Northampton's Lewis Ludlam has voiced his serious concerns about English club rugby with both Worcester and Wasps now teetering on the brink of administration

Evening Standard

Saracens vs Gloucester: Maro Itoje absent for Premiership clash but Jamie George and Mako Vunipola start

Maro Itoje is the big-name absentee from Saracens’ match-day squad to take on Gloucester at home on Saturday.

Daily Mirror

James Haskell fears the worst over Wasps’ plight as club on the brink of administration

Wasps RFC face a winding-up order over unpaid tax, as English rugby continues to be rocked by financial problems with Worcester RFC also on the brink amid spiralling debts

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Welsh rugby boss to build team around young star and McBryde injured

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

AFP

Bristol boss says English club rugby ownership a 'black hole'

London (AFP) - Bristol owner Steve Lansdown said on Thursday that investing in English club rugby amounts to putting money into a "black hole" as Premiership sides Wasps and Worcester struggle to stay afloat.

Evening Standard

Wasps face Premiership relegation threat after moving to appoint administrators

Wasps face the threat of relegation from the Premiership after moving to appoint administrators.

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