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The Official Account for Wasps Rugby. Follow for updates and team news. #WaspsAlways
Joined July 2009
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ @MarcusWatson11 has been granted special leave for this weekend and will fly out to Japan to support his brother Anthony for the @rugbyworldcup Final. Good luck to everyone involved with @EnglandRugby this weekend, we're right behind you! ๐
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๐ฃ ๐พ๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐ 2023/24 ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐. Wasps are delighted to announce their return for the 2023/24 season, with confirmation they have now fully satisfied Rugby Football Union (RFU) requirements. Find out more ๐
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โ๏ธ We are delighted to announce the signing of 13-year-old cancer survivor Alexander Goodwin (@alexs_journey) as our first ever โvirtualโ player! . More at ๐ .
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๐ Youโve just beaten the champions. Youโre teammates are singing in the changing room. And youโre helping do the cleaning! . #StayCrumble Jeff Toomaga-Allen!
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All gobsmacked here that Joe Launchbury wont be with @lionsofficial. 2 motm's in a 6 Nations winning campaign & player of the comp nominee.
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โ ๏ธ ATTENTION @leinsterrugby FANS!. ๐ด You'll be delighted to know that your flags have passed a late health and safety test and you'll be allowed to bring them into @RicohArena on Sunday ๐. @OLSCRugby
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๐ฅโHeโs not afraid to pop over the house and see his mum if heโs playing well.โ. Director of Rugby Dai Young has a few words of advice for all dadโs coaching their sons in mini rugby, from what he has learnt coaching son Thomas at Waspsโฆ
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Amazing what you can accomplish during lockdown. probably the greatest try ever scored. ?! (thanks to @btsportโs @andNickMullins) . @Waspsladies @WaspsLegends can you beat it??
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๐ฅ @_ThomasYoung Injury Update. After a series of scans Thomas has now been discharged from hospital and will be able to fly home later today. We would like to thank @Munsterrugby and @ULHospitals for their care and support. More at ๐.
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๐๏ธ Do you know an elderly or at-risk neighbour or relative who canโt get out the house? . We have bags of fresh fruit and veg we will deliver to anyone within the Coventry area!. Please direct message us with details and we will get back to you ๐. #WeAreWasps #OurCommunity ๐ค๐
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๐น Finally, the moment weโve all been waiting for. @d_jrobson comes on for his debut, becoming the 66th Wasp to play Test rugby for @EnglandRugby!
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๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ @_ThomasYoung . ๐ 15 tackles.๐คฒ 13 carries.โก๏ธ 2 clean breaks.๐จ 2 defenders beaten.๐ฅง 1 try. Another monumental performance by the Wasps number 7โฃ
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FULL-TIME: ๐น 19-13 ๐ . So close to it after tough conditions this week. Very proud of this bunch for the fight they showed. Congratulations to @ExeterChiefs. #GallagherPremFinal .#WaspsAlways ๐
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๐ช We are with you all the way @jackswillis7. .
I will give everything I can to my rehab to come back a better and stronger player. Thank you so much for all the messages and support Iโve received it really is appreciated. I will be back ๐๐ผ๐ช๐ผ
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๐ Congratulations to @jameshaskell on a fantastic career, everyone at Wasps wishes you a happy retirement! . Thanks for the memories in a Wasps shirt. #OnceAWasp
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๐ We've filled our home ground @RicohArena with rainbow colours in support of @premrugby's @StonewallUK campaign and @WelshRugbyUnion legend @gareththomas14 ๐ช. #RainbowLaces #AcceptanceWithoutException๐ณ๏ธโ๐
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๐ฅ "My bottom lip was going. I was half conscious on trying to hold my emotions in and making sure the cameras weren't on me!". Dai talks about the moment he watched son Thomas step out for Wales at the weekend, while also expressing his delight at @d_jrobson's England bow.
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FULL TIME: ๐ 47-24 ๐ป . We are off to the @premrugby Final! . 5โฃ tries and 9โฃ kicks from @jimmygopps see Bristol Bears off in the semi-final.
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In a groundbreaking move forward, Wasps today announces plans to establish a long-term home in Kent. #rugbyfamily #waspsfamily #alwaysawasp
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๐To each and every one of our supporters, thank you. This is just the beginning! #WaspsAlways
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๐น๐ดALL WITH TONGA ๐น๐ด. 2๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ% of all match ticket revenue from our game vs @Saracens on Sunday 30 January will be donated to the Tongan relief effort. ๐
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๐ We'd like to invite fans to join in a round of applause during the 9th minute of Friday night's game, as we recognise the fantastic service of Dai Young, who spent almost 9 seasons with the Club. #OnceAWaspAlwaysAWasp ๐
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๐ฅ @joe_launch Injury Update. Joe Launchbury has a complete rupture of his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). A consultation with a knee specialist confirmed that he will require surgery. ๐ Everyone at Wasps wishes Joe all the best for a speedy recovery.
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In light of our current financial situation the Menโs team have withdrawn from this Saturdayโs fixture against Exeter Chiefs. Full statement ๐
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๐จ Big news from Wasps! ๐จ.Weโve submitted our Expression of Interest to join the RFUโs new Tier 2 league! ๐ . Christopher Holland: โThis is a key step in our recovery after a challenging two years.โ. Read more: #WaspsRugby #ReturnToPlay #Kent
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๐ฒ Who said that big rugby players canโt be scared of anything?. This might be the funniest thing you watch today. ๐คฃ @TheWaveCov
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๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ A Try on @EnglandRugby @SixNationsRugby debut for @jackswillis7, setup by a @d_jrobson quick tap! . ๐ Thoughts of everyone at Wasps with you for a swift recovery.
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FULL-TIME | ๐Wasps 60-10 Saracens๐ซ. 8โฃ tries against the champions. Bonus-point win. Oh what a night!!! . #WeAreWasps ๐๐๐
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80' + 6 PAOLO ODOGWU WINS IT! 6 MINUTES INTO OVER TIME. Exeter 26 - 27 ๐
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๐ Yeeessss he's in! Congratulations to @_ThomasYoung on the call-up to the @WelshRugbyUnion squad. .
The wait is over. Here is your Wales squad for the 2019 #GuinnessSixNations. Dyma eich carfan genedlaethol am y Chwe Gwlad 2019. #HWFN ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
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Rugby united. Doesnโt matter the code of rugby, this man is a true inspiration to us all โฅ๏ธ . ๐บ Tonight at 7pm on BBC 2 โRob Burrow: My Year with MNDโ. A must watch to help us all understand more about this disease. .
The spirit of @Rob7Burrow in the face of MND is inspirational. ๐.Watch Rob Burrow: #MyYearwithMND after 0800 on #BBCBreakfast.
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FULL-TIME | ๐นExeter Chiefs 19-26 Wasps๐. A BONUS-POINT WIN AND A FIRST EVER WIN AT SANDY PARK!!!
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Delighted to announce that director of rugby Dai Young has signed a long-term extension to his contract at the club
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๐ What an @EnglandRugby debut @jackswillis7! . 4โฃ7โฃ Minutes .1โฃ Try .9โฃ Carries .4โฃ4โฃ Metres Made .3โฃ Broken Tackles .1โฃ Turnover Won
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After 8 fantastic years, Ashley Johnson will be leaving the club. Thank you Ashโฆ. #OnceAWasp #AlwaysAWasp.
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๐น Congratulations @joe_launch @jackswillis7 @d_jrobson & @jacob_umaga98 on the call up! ๐๐ฝ.
The squad ๐น. Eddie has named a 36 player squad ahead of five huge matches starting with this Saturday's @SixNationsRugby final round against Italy ๐. #WearTheRose #QuilterInternationals.
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๐ฌ "It's been one of the most difficult times. it's been sleepless". In support of @MalakaiFekitoaโs fundraising efforts for tsunami-hit Tonga, we will donate 20% of all match ticket revenue from our game vs Saracens on Sunday 30 January to the cause.
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Full time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wasps hold the ball and kick it out to win the game 21-20!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
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๐ฌ โIโm fully committed to the Club and going nowhere.โ. Contrary to some recent rumours, Joe Launchbury is staying at Wasps. โก๏ธ
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It is happening!!! @NizaamCarr8 is coming 'Back to the Ricoh' #onceawasp #newsigning #carrisback #backtothericoh @ricoharena #wasps .Find out more:
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FULL TIME- ๐ช 18-28 ๐ . Wasps guts it out to take away the win thanks to a @tomwillis12 try and 7 penalties from milestone man @jimmygopps!
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๐ Sad news today as we learn about the passing of former Wasps player Vaโaiga (Inga) Tuigamala. ๐ The thoughts of everyone at the club are with his family #OnceAWasp #WaspsFamily . RIP Inga
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Congratulations @leinsterrugby A quality outfit on & off the field. Deserved winners today. Best of luck in the rest of the @championscup.
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โ๏ธ NEW SIGNING. ๐ข We are delighted to confirm the signing of @Francoishougi, who will join the Club at the end of the season from @WorcsWarriors! . ๐ก 4โฃ6โฃ caps for @Springboks .โซ๏ธ 2โฃx @premrugby Player of the Month .๐ก @Olympics Bronze Medalist.
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๐ฅ โThe game will be sadder for him retiring. Heโs certainly one of my favourite players that Iโve coached.". Dai Young talks about former Wasp @jameshaskell who recently announced his retirement from the gameโฆ
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ONE YEAR ON. GETTING THERE. It has been 12 months since the administration event that saw WASPS relegated from the RFU - and that was the day that we planned our return. read the latest announcement. #rugbyfamily #waspsfamily #alwaysawasp
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๐ฅ Ever seen a tighthead outrun several players from 40 metres out?!. Well check out Ben Onyeama-Christie's try at the weekend for Wasps A. ๐ช๏ธ
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FULL-TIME | ๐Wasps 39-22 Gloucester Rugby๐. 3โฃ straight bonus-point wins +.3โฃ0โฃ tries in 7โฃ games . = Happy Wasps!
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๐ Congratulations to @joe_launch, @d_jrobson and @notoriousPCO on their call ups to the @EnglandRugby @SixNationsRugby squad!
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We can confirm this is a baseless claim. We have been over the ballots multiple times and Jack Willis is without doubt the winner of the The Supporters Player of the Season Award, BY A LOT!
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๐โโ๏ธ Hands up if this gets you a bit excited Waspies?! ๐๐๐
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๐ At what point do you think you'll get bored of watching this?
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FULL-TIME | โ๏ธWorcester Warriors 26-30 Wasps๐ . ๐ฅ A bonus-point win for Wasps!!!
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๐น Of course @jackswillis7 scores on debut for @EnglandRugby! . ๐ His Wasps form continues. #WaspsAlways
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โ๏ธ We are delighted to announce that @notoriousPCO has extended his contract with the club! . โ
Wasps top try scorer this season.โ
@EnglandRugby @SixNationsRugby squad Friday .โ
New contract Monday . #MondayMotivation . More at ๐ .
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๐น What would your reaction be if you were added to a WhatsApp group with England players?!. ๐ฅ Find out about the moment @jacob_umaga98 learnt of his England call-up!
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YES DOBBY!!!!.
67' ENG 50 - 14 ITA. TRY | @d_jrobson gets in on the action to score his first Test try. Con Ford. #ENGvITA live blog:
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We are pleased to announce that @_ThomasYoung has extended his contract with the club. He is proudly supported by @genesis_wealth .
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FULL-TIME: ๐ 46-5 ๐น . 6โฃtries see Wasps secure a bonus-point win and a home @premrugby semi-final! . #WeAreWasps ๐
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