Joe Launchbury not ready to retire from England duty but Harlequins homecoming remains his focus Quins take on Saracens this weekend in London derby Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2023
Premiership gains stardust of Russell and Mercer after pain of last season A low-key start with World Cup absentees but big signings and Leicester’s likely challenge of Saracens offers fresh intrigue The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2023
Today's rugby news as Pivac to face WRU review and World Rugby launch investigation The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond Wales Online · Nov 22, 2022
Former Wasps captain Joe Launchbury to join Harlequins ahead of 2023-24 season The England lock was last month made redundant after Wasps entered administration The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2022
Tonight's rugby news as key Wales duo miss captain's run and star in whirlwind after becoming dad The latest rugby stories and headlines today ahead of the autumn internationals this weekend Wales Online · Nov 18, 2022
Rugby transfer rumours and news: Bath Rugby, Sale Sharks and Exeter Chiefs picking up Wasps players All the latest transfer rumours, contract renewals and confirmed moves from around the Gallagher Premiership Bristol Post · Nov 15, 2022
Former Wasps owner mourns devastating loss of Premiership club - 'a family has died' Former Wasps owner Chris Wright has opened up on the devastation caused after the Premiership club was put into administration, deepening English rugby's financial crisis Daily Mirror · Oct 21, 2022
Rugby transfer rumours: Bristol Bears, Exeter Chiefs, Bath, Leicester Tigers linked with Wasps and Worcester players All the latest transfer rumours, contract renewals and confirmed moves from around the Gallagher Premiership Bristol Post · Oct 21, 2022
Jamie George: Stars must be heard for rugby’s drive to survive to get out of first gear Jamie George says players’ voices must be heard if rugby’s drive to survive is to get out of first gear. The England star described the death of Premiership clubs Worcester and Wasps as “absolutely horrendous”. He said those lucky enough still to ha Daily Mirror · Oct 18, 2022
What next for Wasps? Even with a miracle, they may live on in name only As the dust started to settle on another Premiership club going into administration and 167 people walked out of the door at Wasps, the big question was: what is next for the two-time European champions? Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2022
Heartbroken Wasps star will 'never get over' being made redundant by stricken club On Monday, Wasps made 167 players and staff redundant after becoming the Premiership's second club to go into administration this season, after Worcester Warriors Daily Mirror · Oct 18, 2022
Shaun Edwards and Joe Launchbury tell of their 'heartbreak' at demise of Wasps Confirmation came yesterday that one of the great names of world rugby had gone into administration with 167 players and staff made redundant Daily Mirror · Oct 17, 2022
Tommy Reffell glues Leicester together and sticks it to unhappy Harlequins Harlequins 19-27 Leicester: Champions rediscover their mojo to wreck Joe Marler's big day Daily Mirror · Oct 16, 2022
Proposals for new 10-team Premiership gaining support as crisis continues Premiership Rugby Limited and the Rugby Football Union have said they are examining the ‘structure of the league’ in order to ensure the sport’s future The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022 Wasps tipped for ‘bright future’ despite financial crisis threatening club Wasps filed a notice of their intention to appoint an administrator with the High Court.
Bristol Post · Sep 17, 2022 Bristol Bears end 22-year wait for a league win away at Wasps Rugby Bristol Bears beat Wasps Rugby 23-8 in Round Two of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership
The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2022 Premiership rugby 2022-23: complete club-by-club guide to the season Exeter need a reboot while champions Leicester may just find it harder going against an intensely competitive Saracens
Wales Online · May 23, 2022 Today's rugby news as jailed rapist allowed out to play and former Wales star baffled by Wayne Pivac The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world
The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022 England told Maro Itoje absence would be a huge loss against Ireland Wasps lock Joe Launchbury is on standby for England
The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022 England hit with mixed team news ahead of Six Nations clash with Ireland Maro Itoje is unwell throwing his participation in Saturday’s match into doubt but Kyle Sinckler has been given the all-clear to play
Bristol Post · Mar 9, 2022 When is England team announcement vs Ireland today? Time for Six Nations lineups confirmed England head coach Eddie Jones will make decisions on Tom Curry and Joe Launchbury amongst others for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Ireland at Twickenham.
Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2022 Alfie Barbeary in line for England debut in crunch Six Nations meeting with Ireland England could hand Alfie Barbeary an international debut and his Wasps team-mate Joe Launchbury a recall in this weekend’s Six Nations clash with Ireland at Twickenham.
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022 Manu Tuilagi set to add to Eddie Jones’ options for England’s game against Wales Joe Launchbury, Courtney Lawes and Lewis Ludlam could also be available for the Twickenham clash
The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2022 England hoping for Manu Tuilagi and Courtney Lawes boost against Wales Courtney Lawes was expected to resume the England captaincy while Joe Launchbury and Lewis Ludlam could also make a return to the squad
Bristol Post · Feb 9, 2022 Six Nations news: Cipriani blasts Eddie Jones decisions & Veteran returns for England duty Wednesday morning's Six Nations headlines