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Former European champions Wasps fell into administration last year

Former giants Wasps seek to re-form in Kent

Former Premiership giants Wasps have announced their intention to explore the possibility of establishing a permanent home in Kent.

Rugby • 23 Oct 23

Wasps were demoted from the Premiership after entering administration in December

Wasps have Championship licence revoked by RFU

Wasps must begin rebuilding from the bottom of the English league pyramid after the Rugby Football Union revoked their licence to play in next season's Championship.

Rugby • 18 May 23

The committee concluded that poor oversight contributed to Wasps and Worcester collapsing

Premiership clubs told financial state 'unsustainable'

British MPs have warned that the financial situation of Gallagher Premiership clubs is "clearly unsustainable" in a damning report on issues facing the professional game in England.

Rugby • 17 Jan 23

Wasps will play in English rugby's second tier next season

Wasps takeover approved but RFU rejects Worcester deal

Wasps will take their place in the English Championship next season after their takeover was approved by the Rugby Football Union, but Worcester will not be joining them unless they find new buyers.

Rugby • 16 Dec 22

Wasps have made 167 players and staff redundant

RFU confirms Wasps will be relegated to Championship

Wasps will be relegated from the top-flight Premiership to the second-tier Championship, England's Rugby Football Union confirmed on Friday after the club was suspended for going into administration earlier this month.

Rugby • 28 Oct 22

Wasps are the second Premiership club to enter administration in three weeks

Wasps enter administration

Gallagher Premiership club Wasps have been placed into administration.

Rugby • 17 Oct 22

The future of Wasps is very much in doubt

RFU suspends Wasps from Premiership

English rugby's flagship domestic competition is in meltdown with Wasps following Worcester by being suspended from the Gallagher Premiership.

Rugby • 12 Oct 22

Wasps could yet find themselves in a similar position to rivals Worcester, who have had their season suspended

Wasps file second notice to appoint administrators

Wasps have bought more time in their bid to lift the financially stricken club out of crisis by filing a second notice of intention to appoint administrators.

Rugby • 04 Oct 22

Thomas Young has been released from hospital

Wasps thank Munster as Young is released from hospital

Wasps and Wales flanker Thomas Young has been discharged from hospital following an injury he suffered during his club's Heineken Champions Cup clash against Munster in Limerick.

Champions Cup • 24 Jan 22

Ben Healy displayed another side to his game against Wasps

Munster's Healy: Game time only way to learn trade

Munster's Ben Healy insists getting more time on the field is the key to building his game.

Rugby • 24 Jan 22

Ben Healy gets an offload away under pressure

'Just another game in Munster journey' - Van Graan

Munster head coach Johann van Graan was pleased with his side's 38-point win over Wasps as they secured third place in Pool B.

Rugby • 23 Jan 22

Healy stars as Munster take step in right direction

Ben Healy starred for Munster as they beat Wasps 45-7 in the Champions Cup to secure third place in Pool B.

Rugby • 24 Jan 22

Champions Cup: Munster 45-7 Wasps - recap

Munster finish off the Heineken Champions Cup pool stage with a fourth win from four, scoring six tries to sweep aside Wasps 45-7 at Thomond Park.

Rugby • 23 Jan 22

Thomond Park hosts Munster v Wasps on Sunday

Champions Cup Round 4: All you need to know

The pressure is off Connacht and Munster as they have already qualified for the last 16, but they will still be keen to end the pool stages on a high.

Rugby • 23 Jan 22

Andrew Conway: 'My job is to understand rugby in its most detailed form'

Conway: Munster mindset a work in progress

Andrew Conway hopes that some of the magic that helped Limerick to All-Ireland success rubs off on Munster.

Rugby • 22 Jan 22

Peter Bracken made 51 appearances for Wasps

'Once a Wasp, always a Wasp' - Bracken

Former Connacht, Munster and Wasps forward Peter Bracken on his journey to European glory.

Rugby • 24 Jan 22

Stephen Larkham: 'We put our hand up and said we need to be better'

Larkham: Munster have a sound game and are improving

Stephen Larkham believes Munster are '"definitely" improving and has defended the province against criticism of their style of play.

Rugby • 19 Jan 22

Charlie Atkinson of Wasps takes on Cyril Baille

Champions Cup wrap: Wasps stun champions Toulouse

Wasps overcame two controversial refereeing decisions including a red card shown to Jacob Umaga to register a stirring 30-22 Heineken Champions Cup victory over holders Toulouse.

Rugby • 15 Jan 22

Andrew Conway, Daniel Okeke and Declan Moore at Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry

Jackman: Win at Wasps could be Munster 'turning point'

Bernard Jackman believes the circumstances of Munster's Heineken Champions Cup victory over Wasps is likely to be a "turning point" for the province.

Rugby • 13 Dec 21

Peter O'Mahony congratulates team-mate Andrew Conway on scoring Munster's third try, along with Patrick Campbell

Captain O'Mahony proud of 'special' Munster win

Munster captain Peter O'Mahony was beaming with pride following his team's bonus-point win away to Wasps, describing it was one of the best moments of his career.

Rugby • 12 Dec 21

Champions Cup: Wasps 14-35 Munster recap

Look back at the key moments as a patched-up Munster claimed a brilliant bonus-point victory in Coventry.

Rugby • 12 Dec 21

Scott Buckley (centre) is congratulated after scoring Munster's bonus-point try

Makeshift Munster crush Wasps in Champions Cup cracker

Munster overran Wasps 35-14 in a thrillingly chaotic Heineken Champions Cup clash contested by makeshift teams besieged by Covid and injury problems.

Rugby • 12 Dec 21

Daniel Okeke is among the Munster new boys

Five debutants for Munster as Vermeulen gets Ulster nod

Munster have named five debutants in their starting team for Sunday's Champions Cup opener against Wasps, while Duane Vermeulen will make his bow for Ulster against Clermont.

Rugby • 10 Dec 21

Koch was part of South Africa's famed 'Bomb Squad' at the 2019 Rugby World Cup

Vincent Koch to join Wasps from Saracens

Wasps have announced the signing of World Cup-winning prop Vincent Koch from their Gallagher Premiership rivals Saracens.

Rugby • 09 Dec 21

Peter O'Mahony says 'there's always a belief' when Munster have their backs to the wall

O'Mahony wants to see a 'bit of dog' in Munster v Wasps

It was noticeable that both Peter O'Mahony and Johann van Grann pointed out how Munster have endured tougher weeks than this leading up to a big game.

Rugby • 10 Dec 21