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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Preview: World Cup Final
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Preview: World Cup Final

It’s that time of the year, twenty nations have competed, 263 tries have been landed and 2,351 points have been scored. Out of all that action just two teams remain, the Wallabies and the All Blacks – two rugby giants. On Saturday the crucial match takes place at the English home of rugby, Twickenham. At four […]

Preview: Leicester Tigers v Wasps
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Preview: Leicester Tigers v Wasps

It’s a classic derby, this fixture always meant something – even when Wasps were stationed in Wycombe. But now the boys in black and gold have moved to Coventry, this fixture means even more. Obviously, it’s Leicester Tigers Vs Wasps. Welford Road is the venue with the match being played this Sunday, with both sides […]

Manu faces All Blacks call-up
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Manu faces All Blacks call-up

We’re just a couple of days away from this year’s Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia and the All Blacks have been threatened with injuries. Loosehead prop Wyatt Crockett has had to withdraw from the New Zealand squad due to his injury, Pauliasi Manu has replaced him instead. Manu travelled to London […]

Russell extends Warriors contract
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Russell extends Warriors contract

It’s safe to say that the Rugby World Cup has shown off a lot of young prospects, despite the tournament not being over. One of these prodigies is Scottish international Finn Russell, who seems to have impressed many teams, however, Guinness Pro12 side Glasgow Warriors have kept his wanted signature. Russell has signed a new […]

Qera extends Montpellier contract
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Qera extends Montpellier contract

The Fijian captain, Akapusi Qera, has recently signed a contract extension with Montpellier Rugby, seeing him remain in France for an added two years, ESPN are reporting The ex-Gloucester player will stay in the Top 14 after joining the club during the summer of 2014, after leaving the Aviva Premiership for a transfer to Toulouse […]

Meyer announces South Africa team to face USA
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Meyer announces South Africa team to face USA

South Africa are set to play the USA at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday, in their final Pool B match. The Springboks coach, Heyneke Meyer, has named his team for the crucial clash against the US with qualification yet to be secured. Meyer has made two changes to his team that beat Scotland on the […]

Northampton win right at the death
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Northampton win right at the death

Venue: Ricoh Arena Date: October 4th 2015 Fixture: Pre-season friendly Line-ups: Wasps: Matt Mullan Ashley Johnson Jake Cooper-Woolley James Gaskell James Cannon Sam Jones George Smith Guy Thompson Joe Simpson Jimmy Gopperth Sailosi Tagicakibau Brendan Macken Elliot Daly Christian Wade Rob Miller Saints: Foden Packman Burrell Collins Myler L Dickson Waller Hartley Denman S Dickinson […]

England v Australia Preview
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England v Australia Preview

Rugby, a sport that requires sheer brutality, resilience and team-work. It’s a sport that punishes mistakes and rewards skill – something that England discovered against Wales after their 25-28 loss to them. Tonight the hosts of this year’s Rugby World Cup play Australia at Twickenham, knowing that a loss to the Wallabies will send England […]

Billy Vunipola ruled out of World Cup
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Billy Vunipola ruled out of World Cup

Ex-Wasps and current Saracens forward Billy Vunipola has been ruled out of this year’s World Cup. The Australian-born number eight has suffered a knee ligament strain that will rule him out of the tournament. The 22-year-old has been replaced by Harlequins number eight Nick Easter. Easter, who is 37, has 52 test caps and was […]

Wood escapes citing for Williams incident
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Wood escapes citing for Williams incident

England flanker Tom Wood will not be punished for his incident involving Liam Williams during the England v Wales match. Wood will be allowed to play against Australia in their next group stage match. The England international made shin contact with Williams’ head as he tried to keep possession for Wales as they beat England […]

Joe Schmidt has selection difficulties for Ireland
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Joe Schmidt has selection difficulties for Ireland

Ireland now boast the top spot in Pool D of this year’s Rugby World Cup after a dominated display against minnows Romania. The men in green scored 44 points against the Europeans whilst conceding a late try in the late stages of the match. The match, which took place at Wembley Stadium, was played in […]

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