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Christian Wade makes a break for Wasps in their win yesterday

Wade and Varndell take the fast track to victory

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Gloucester’s Freddie Burns has a point to prove against Leicester

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Simon McIntyre scores for Wasps in their narrow win yesterday

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All eyes on Tom Wood and James Haskell

Tom Wood and James Haskell, two of the most frustrated loose forwards in the country as well as two of the more ambitious, will give each other a thorough work-out in tonight's Premiership match between Northampton and Wasps at Franklin's Gardens.

James Bailey in action for London Irish

Wasps sign former Gloucester wing James Bailey

Wasps have signed former London Irish, Gloucester and Bristol wing James Bailey.

Welsh given the green light to take Premiership spot

London Welsh will take their place in the Premiership next season at the expense of Newcastle Falcons after winning their appeal yesterday against a decision by the Rugby Football Union to deny them promotion because of minimum ground standards criteria.

Wasps reveal details of takeover deal

Wasps have exchanged contracts on the sale of the club to a new consortium headed up by former player Ken Moss.

London Welsh appeal over Premiership exclusion put back

London Welsh's appeal against the decision to block their promotion to the Aviva Premiership has been delayed by a week.

London Welsh appeal after being denied promotion to the Premiership

London Welsh's appeal against a decision barring them promotion to the Aviva Premiership looks set to be heard later this month.

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