Matt Phelps

Matt Phelps

Proud writer for Fresh Press Media: ReadMotorsport, ReadCars, ReadFilm, ReadTV and Wasps content on ReadRugbyUnion. Aspiring journalist/writer/producer, Sixth Form student from Banbury, Year 12.

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Wasps secure Cipriani return
Aviva Premiership

Wasps secure Cipriani return

Aviva Premiership side, Wasps, have confirmed that Sale Sharks fly-half, Danny Cipriani, will re-join the Coventry based side at the beginning of next season. The English star has signed a two-year deal estimated to be worth at around £300,000. It’s also believed that the fly-half rejected offers from Harlequins and, reigning European champions, Toulon. Cipriani […]

Greig Laidlaw: ‘We will improve’
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Greig Laidlaw: ‘We will improve’

Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw has expressed that his Scotland side are not doubting their own performances and will get back on track, following their defeat at home to England in the first round of this year’s Six Nations tournament. Vern Cotter’s side have not performed as well as their island rivals in recent tournaments, with […]

England duo receive call-up
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England duo receive call-up

An updated training squad for England has been announced, in advance of their clash with Italy in Rome on Sunday. The 27-man training squad now features Matt Kvesic and Josh Beaumont; in turn, Elliot Daly and Maro Itoje are also joining the 23 players who assisted England in their victory over island rivals, Scotland. Kvesic […]

Biggar is prepared for Wales responsibility
International

Biggar is prepared for Wales responsibility

Wales international, Dan Biggar, has exclaimed that he is adapting well to his new pressures of acquiring the number ten role for his country. The 26-year-old will start in Wales’ first Six Nations fixture this year, playing Ireland at the Aviva Stadium this Sunday. The fly-half will want to impress his coach, Warren Gatland, as […]

Wasps bring in Bristol scrum-half
Aviva Premiership

Wasps bring in Bristol scrum-half

Championship title favourites, Bristol, have had their number nine, Craig Hampson smuggled by Wasps as they sign him on loan, their official website has confirmed Wasps scrum-half, Joe Simpson, will be out for up to three months due to an ankle injury suffered against Leinster in their 51-10 victory in the European Champions Cup. Wasps […]

England to lose scrum-half for Six Nations
England

England to lose scrum-half for Six Nations

Wasps scrum-half, Joe Simpson, will miss out on rugby action for four to six weeks. The England international suffered an ankle injury during his team’s 51-10 thrashing of Irish side, Leinster, last weekend. Wasps coach, Dai Young, has described that Simpson will most likely miss this year’s Six Nations due to his unfortunate injury. New […]

Wasps cruise to victory over Leinster
Match Day

Wasps cruise to victory over Leinster

Wasps have clinched the accolade of finishing top of ‘the group of death’, beating the likes of, reigning champions, Toulon, Bath and Leinster to the top spot. This was achieved when the Coventry based side put on a fantastic display for their fans, thrashing, Irish side, Leinster in a bonus point victory. Leinster took the […]

Preview: Wasps Vs Worcester
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Preview: Wasps Vs Worcester

Worcester have had an okay year, winning two league matches and almost picking up losing bonus points in their defeats. The last time that the Warriors did not pick up any points was way back in the third round when they lost 27-13 to Sale Sharks. Worcester, currently 10th in the Aviva Premiership table, are […]

Preview: Wasps vs Saracens
Aviva Premiership

Preview: Wasps vs Saracens

Second place, and reigning Aviva Premiership Champions, Saracens are preparing to encounter a tough fixture away to an in-from Wasps. Wasps are looking forward to putting on a good performance as they hope to climb up the table and into the top five, as they were tipped to by many at the beginning of the […]

Bath narrowly defeat Wasps in Champions Cup
Bath

Bath narrowly defeat Wasps in Champions Cup

A match which we knew would be tight went down to the wire, a scrappy yet fascinating match will scratch the hearts of Wasps fans, but lift the spirits of Baths supporters. The match took a rapid start, Bath piled on immediate pressure which resulted in Semesa Rokoduguni landing the ball over the Wasps’ try-line. […]

Halfpenny rejects Wasps opportunity
Aviva Premiership

Halfpenny rejects Wasps opportunity

According to Wales Online, the hopeful possibility that Leigh Halfpenny could join Premiership side Wasps has faded, the Wales international is supposedly mindful of the international release rules in English rugby. It’s believed that the Coventry based team made an offer to the Welsh full-back which would see him join them from Toulon at the […]

Preview: Wasps vs Exeter Chiefs
Aviva Premiership

Preview: Wasps vs Exeter Chiefs

Wasps come into the game with four wins from their last four in all competitions, including superb victories over Leinster and Toulon in Europe. But the Chiefs have only lost once in Aviva Premiership Rugby league all season – a narrow defeat at Bath Rugby on the opening weekend. Last time these two teams came […]