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    London Irish 19 Wasps 34: Thrilling Wasps too good for Irish  Dec 27, 2003
    London Irish, third in the table or not, were comprehensively beaten by a Wasps team which did not show quite the devastating form that disposed of Saracens ... (The Sunday Times (subscription), UK)

    Wasps pack too much punch for battling Irish  Dec 29, 2003
    HOLDERS London Wasps underlined their Zurich Championship credentials at Madejski Stadium on Saturday in front of a record-breaking crowd of 20,318. ... (Reading Evening Post, UK)

    Plenty in reserve for Wasps  Dec 29, 2003
    Craig Dowd, acting captain on Saturday as London Wasps continued their impressive quest for a historic treble, has revealed the key ingredient to the club's ... (This is London, UK)

    Wasps cruise past London Irish  Dec 28, 2003
    London Wasps recorded a crucial away win over London Irish at Madejski Stadium, with the defending Zurich Premiership champions coming away with a 34-19 ... (Planet Rugby, UK)

    Wasps aim to burst Bath bubble  Dec 28, 2003
    Wasps trail Zurich Premiership leaders Bath by nine points but the English champions are determined to replace their title rivals at the summit of the league. ... (Coventry News, UK)

    WASPS SIGNAL THEIR INTENT  Dec 29, 2003
    Wasps trail Zurich Premiership leaders Bath by nine points, but the English champions are determined to replace their title rivals at the summit of the league. ... (Western Morning News, UK)

    Dallaglio to give Wasps boost  Jan 5, 2004
    England World Cup hero Lawrence Dallaglio is set to agree fresh contract terms with Zurich Premiership champions Wasps. A two-year ... (ITV.COM, UK)

    Surging Wasps accentuate class divide  Dec 21, 2003
    CLOSE rivals they may remain, both geographically and historically, but there is a significant gulf in class now between London Wasps and Saracens. ... (The Times (subscription), UK)

    Erinle sprint adds final touch to Wasps' dominance  Dec 21, 2003
    Wasps may have won this match at a canter but it was a full-blooded 60-metre gallop by the replacement centre Ayoola Erinle which proved to be the high spot of ... (Independent, UK)

    Count me in  Jan 8, 2004
    Wasps captain Dallaglio was one of the Over-30s brigade in the World Cup-winning side alongside the likes of Martin Johnson, Neil Back, Jason Leonard, Will ... (The Sun, UK)

    Wasps await final commitment from Dallaglio  Dec 17, 2003
    LONDON WASPS are optimistic that Lawrence Dallaglio will sign a new two-year contract with the club that would effectively take him to the end of his career. ... (The Times (subscription), UK)

    Wasps 41 - 0 Saracens  Dec 21, 2003
    The bonus point for taking four tries never looked in doubt, such was Wasps' total dominance from the off, and it enabled the champions to close the gap on the ... (Guardian, UK)

    FT: Wasps 41 Saracens 0  Dec 21, 2003
    England World Cup winner Josh Lewsey had an eventful afternoon as Wasps ran out convincing 41-0 winners in their Zurich Premiership clash with Saracens. ... (Ananova, UK)

    Logan runs in four for Wasps' victory  Dec 14, 2003
    Scotland wing Kenny Logan made a dramatic return from World Cup action as he claimed a four-try haul to give Wasps a comfortable win over Heineken Cup Pool Six ... (icWales, UK)

    Awesome Wasps are the ultimate rugby machine  Dec 21, 2003
    ...against a wall. Every contact I had with one of the Wasps hurt, even shaking their hands at the end of the match. They are capable ... (Guardian, UK)

    Wasps overwhelm Sarries  Dec 21, 2003
    ...touching down. That took Wasps 20-0 clear - Howley having already clinched a try and King kicking the remainder of the points. Lewsey ... (BBC Sport, UK)

    Wasps rout Saracens  Dec 21, 2003
    SARACENS weekend went from bad to worse when they suffered a 41-0 English rugby union premiership thrashing by Wasps at the Causeway Stadium today. ... (The Australian, Australia)

    Wasps v Saracens  Dec 19, 2003
    Wasps will have to do without Paul Sampson for their home Zurich Premiership clash with Saracens. Sampson picked up a slight knock ... (Ananova, UK)

    ZURICH PREMIERSHIP LIVE(SAT): LONDON IRISH V WASPS  Dec 24, 2003
    London Irish and London Wasps are two clubs which two clubs share more than a London prefix, even if neither actually plays its home matches within forty miles ... (Readabet.com, UK)

    Calvisano 33 Wasps 52: Logan makes the difference for Wasps  Dec 13, 2003
    LONDON WASPS have lost little time in announcing their intentions on their return to top-flight European rugby. Their one-season ... (The Sunday Times (subscription), UK)

    Dallaglio and Lewsey back for Wasps  Dec 18, 2003
    England stars Lawrence Dallaglio and Josh Lewsey return to the London Wasps starting XV, after being rested last week, for the side's Zurich Premiership clash ... (Planet Rugby, UK)

    Saracens name side for London Wasps  Dec 19, 2003
    Saracens coach Rod Kafer makes five changes to the team that played Roma for the trip to rivals London Wasps on Sunday as Saracens return to Zurich Premiership ... (Planet Rugby, UK)

    Wasps 41 Saracens 0  Dec 21, 2003
    As coach Warren Gatland pointed out: “We have still to play Rotherham twice.”. It has been a wonderful 12 months for Wasps, with 27 wins from 33 games. ... (The Sun, UK)

    Wasps sink sorry Saracens  Dec 21, 2003
    London Wasps signaled their wider Zurich Premiership intentions by demolishing a sorry Saracens side by 41-0 at the Causeway Stadium on Sunday. ... (Planet Rugby, UK)

    Wasps signal Treble intent  Dec 22, 2003
    Wasps gave an ominous warning yesterday of their readiness to mount a serious Treble challenge with a devastating 41-0 victory over Saracens at Wycombe. ... (This is London, UK)

    Wasps clash sets London Irish buzzing  Dec 24, 2003
    London Irish officials are urging fans to turn up early at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday, with the club's derby against London Wasps threatening to attract ... (This is London, UK)

    Sarries trounced by Wasps  Dec 22, 2003
    ROD KAFER, Saracens' beleaguered head coach, admitted his side were "out of their depth" after they were thrashed by London Wasps on Sunday. ... (This is Local London, UK)

    Wasps call on World Cup winners for derby  Dec 19, 2003
    London Wasps will have World Cup heroes Lawrence Dallaglio and Josh Lewsey in their line-up against local rivals Saracens in the Zurich Premiership at Wycombe ... (This is London, UK)

    Wasps rout pointless Saracens  Dec 21, 2003
    And any thoughts of boosting Hill's spirits were quickly forgotten as reigning champions Wasps, with World Cup winning wing Josh Lewsey scoring two tries ... (readSPORT.com, UK)

    Warning on 'killer' wasps  Dec 20, 2003
    Experts are predicting much larger than normal numbers of european wasps could emerge in summer. Victorians are being urged to kill ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Dallaglio ready to sign new deal  Jan 5, 2004
    ENGLAND World Cup hero Lawrence Dallaglio looks set to give Wasps a huge New Year boost by agreeing fresh contract terms with the Zurich Premiership champions. ... (icWales, UK)

    Prep Wrestling: Inhospitable Wasps undefeated at Duals  Dec 14, 2003
    HEBER CITY -- At the only wrestling tournament in Utah where the best teams in the state could lose two or more dual meets in a day, the Wasatch Wasps again ... (Salt Lake Tribune, UT)

    Wrestling: Wasps lead contingent of all-stars  Dec 24, 2003
    ...the meet. The Wasps won the Reno Tournament of Champions last weekend, their first victory at the tournament since 1999. The victory ... (Salt Lake Tribune, UT)

    Wet weather takes sting out of wasps  Dec 23, 2003
    While New Zealand had some of the highest densities of common wasps in the world, wasp numbers were predicted to be relatively low this summer, Landcare ... (New Zealand Herald, New Zealand)

    Surely Perpignan will come good against Calvisano?  Jan 8, 2004
    Both have played Wasps and the Warriors. Wasps walloped Perpignan 28-7, but the Catalans beat the Warriors 26-19, which is not all that convincing. ... (Planet Rugby, UK)

    Getting a buzz about the Heineken Cup  Jan 6, 2004
    When loose forward Joe Worsley compares returning to Wasps from England's World Cup-winning squad to getting out of jail, he is not implying that Clive ... (Financial Times (subscription), UK)

    Wasps spoil Colonels' home opener  Dec 19, 2003
    The visiting Wasps went on an 11-0 run to close out the third and managed to keep their distance from the home Colonels and capture their first win of the year ... (Brattleboro Reformer, VT)

    WASPs to be included on memorial  Dec 24, 2003
    Members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II, also known as WASPs, who have lived in Indian Wells for at least three years, can now be included ... (The Desert Sun, CA)

    The best is yet to come from Scarlets, promises Watkins  Jan 5, 2004
    Celtic Warriors face London Wasps in a key Pool 6 showdown at the Causeway Stadium, High Wycombe, on Sunday amid claims the side of former Wales captain Rob ... (icWales, UK)

    London Irish 19 Wasps 34  Dec 27, 2003
    Wasps extended their advantage over London Irish in the Zurich Premiership with a four-try victory at the Madejski Stadium on Saturday. ... (sportinglife.com, UK)

    Rugby Union  Jan 5, 2004
    By Geoff Green. SIMPLY the best. That was Sale Sharks' coach Jim Mallinder's assessment of English champions Wasps after they toppled his side. ... (Manchester Evening News, UK)

    RUGBY UNION REPORTS  Jan 4, 2004
    By Mike Sinclair, PA Sport. Second-placed Wasps used the World Cup power in their pack to keep the pressure on Zurich Premiership leaders Bath. ... (sportinglife.com, UK)

    Battle for Play-off Places Hots Up  Jan 3, 2004
    Wasps, London Irish, Northampton, Sale and Gloucester are all in the chasing pack but the pecking order could become a little clearer after tomorrow’s round ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    King back in action for Wasps  Nov 19, 2003
    ALEX KING will take to the field tomorrow night, when Gloucester travel to play London Wasps in the Zurich Premiership, after missing the start of the season ... (The Times (subscription), UK)

    Wasps hold off late Newcastle charge  Nov 2, 2003
    LONDON Wasps moved to third place in the Zurich Premiership with a fourth consecutive win yesterday, but the strides they have taken in recent weeks shortened ... (The Times (subscription), UK)

    FT: Wasps 30 Newcastle 26  Nov 2, 2003
    Fly-half Mark Van Gisbergen landed six kicks from six attempts to steer Zurich Premiership champions Wasps to their fourth successive win as they beat ... (Ananova, UK)

    Bristol 8 - 46 Wasps  Nov 16, 2003
    ...of their old boys are with England in Sydney and four more returned to haunt them yesterday, when Wasps ultimately proved just how big the gap is between the ... (Guardian, UK)

    Wasps cruise past Bristol  Nov 16, 2003
    Wasps proved too strong for a young Bristol side as they ran in seven tries at the Memorial Stadium to reach the Powergen Cup quarter-finals. ... (BBC Sport, UK)

    FT: Leicester 32 Wasps 22  Nov 8, 2003
    ...finally brought their run of five consecutive defeats to an end at Welford Road by claiming the scalp of Zurich Premiership champions London Wasps 32-22. ... (Ananova, UK)

    Leicester v Wasps  Nov 7, 2003
    Dean Richards names Austin Healey at full-back in the absence of Steve Booth (ankle) as they bid to arrest a sequence of five straight defeats at home to Wasps ... (Ananova, UK)

    Tigers turn tide with Wasps win  Nov 8, 2003
    By Paul Trow. Leicester ended a run of five consecutive Zurich Premiership defeats with a 32-22 success over champions Wasps at Welford Road yestderday. ... (Independent, UK)

    Prep Football: Warriors blank Wasps on the run  Nov 2, 2003
    While Snow Canyon's offense racked up 261 rushing yards and just 78 in passing, the Wasps' only production came in the air with 141 yards. ... (Salt Lake Tribune, UT)

    Wasps show their strength against Bristol  Nov 16, 2003
    Wasps overpowered Bristol as full-back Tom Voyce contributed three of the seven tries which saw his team through to the quarter-finals of the Powergen Cup. ... (Ananova, UK)

    Gatland eyes up Cup success for Wasps  Nov 17, 2003
    The Wasps boss was delighted with his side's 46-8 victory at Bristol, a seven-try success achieved with a virtual second string line-up, but was even happier ... (This is London, UK)

    Rugby union: Voyce is a scream at Wasps  Nov 17, 2003
    By Steve Rogers. TOM VOYCE scored three of his side's seven tries as Wasps overpowered Bristol 46-8 to reach the Powergen Cup quarter-finals. ... (The Mirror, UK)

    Shambolic Sarries thrashed by Wasps  Oct 27, 2003
    SARACENS suffered their heaviest defeat since February 2002 when they were trounced 42-3 by last season's Zurich Premiership Champions London Wasps at Vicarage ... (Watford Observer, UK)

    Wasps prove too slippery for lowly Saracens  Oct 26, 2003
    Bereft of the basics, devoid of ideas and incapable of closing gaps, they permitted Wasps the run of the Vicarage Road pitch. The ... (Independent, UK)

    Warriors shut out Wasps  Nov 2, 2003
    ...pocket.". With the Warriors (9-1) leading 14-0 in the fourth quarter, the Wasps (3-8) pushed the ball to the Snow Canyon 6-yard line. ... (St. George Daily Spectrum, UT)

    Wasps unchanged for Falcons  Nov 1, 2003
    London Wasps boss Warren Gatland has named an unchanged starting line-up to take on Newcastle Falcons at High Wycombe on Sunday. ... (SkySports, UK)

    Bristol v Wasps  Nov 14, 2003
    Jon Hawker returns from injury to line up for Bristol against Wasps in their Powergen Cup sixth-round clash. Hawker is back after ... (Ananova, UK)

    Wasps find their Voyce and answer Gatland's call  Oct 26, 2003
    Saracens were, admittedly, poor in collecting their seventh defeat in a row but Wasps played some superb rugby, controlling the game from the start and ... (Guardian, UK)

    Kafer stung by Wasps' defeat  Oct 27, 2003
    THE disappointment of Saracens' humiliating 42-3 defeat at home to London Wasps on Sunday was etched all over the face of a beleaguered Rod Kafer when he ... (Watford Observer, UK)

    FT: Saracens 3 Wasps 42  Oct 26, 2003
    Wasps claimed their third consecutive win, storming to a 42-3 victory over a shambolic Saracens side who suffered their first home defeat since April. ... (Ananova, UK)

    Gatland buzzing at Wasps display  Oct 26, 2003
    Head coach Warren Gatland backed Wasps to defend their Premiership crown after they made it three wins on the bounce with a five-try annihilation of Saracens ... (Ananova, UK)

    Forget spiders, look out for the wasps  Oct 31, 2003
    ...of Aussie institutions, the barbie. Native wasps may have more painful stings, but at least they know how to keep to themselves. (Guardian, UK)

    Saracens v Wasps  Oct 24, 2003
    Rod Kafer has selected an entirely new front row for Saracens' Zurich Premiership clash with Wasps following last week's defeat by Bath. ... (Ananova, UK)

    Wasps v Newcastle  Oct 31, 2003
    The only change following last Sunday's drubbing of Saracens comes on the bench which sees the return of former Wales scrum-half Rob Howley (back strain) while ... (Ananova, UK)

    Saracens v Wasps - TEAM NEWS  Oct 24, 2003
    Former Wales skipper Rob Howley drops to the Wasps bench with Peter Richards taking over the scrum-half duties and Phil Greening replaces Trevor Leota at hooker ... (SkySports, UK)

    6ft wasps nest removed from attic  Oct 22, 2003
    Pest controllers were called in to remove a giant 6ft wasps nest from a family's attic in Germany. The family from Ravensberg said ... (Ananova, UK)

    Wasps awaken from winter lethargy was start of movement at old ...   Nov 7, 2003
    In hot weather sometimes the wasps could be heard buzzing noticeably loud up there and causing some concern. Although the wasps ... (Tullahoma.net, TN)

    Wasps ’ 4th straight a thriller  Nov 8, 2003
    WOODSTOCK — When Woodstock football fans are rehashing history years from now, Saturday’s winning TD march that gave the Wasps a 20-19 victory over Milton ... (Rutland Herald, VT)

    WASPs Honored for Service  Nov 11, 2003
    ...morning, two Long Islanders were among the first women in US history to fly US military aircraft were honored for their service as "WASPs" -- "Women Airforce ... (Newsday)

    Wasps find their Voyce  Oct 26, 2003
    Tom Voyce, the Wasps full-back, scored two tries and created another brace through some incisive running angles as his side handed Saracens a five-try drubbing ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)

    Falcons throw away another chance  Nov 3, 2003
    Newcastle Falcons underlined why they are fast becoming the nearly team of the Zurich Premiership when they lost 30-26 to Wasps at the Causeway Stadium ... (Gateshead Post, UK)

    Stunned Shaw takes his eyes off the ball  Oct 24, 2003
    The news received almost seven weeks ago, however, that he had not made England's World Cup squad remains a blow that the giant Wasps lock is still riding out. ... (This is London, UK)

    Division III football: Milton challenges Woodstock tradition  Nov 6, 2003
    By TOM HALEY Herald Staff. The Woodstock Wasps have tradition. The starting quarterback's father quarterbacked the Vermont team in ... (Rutland Herald, VT)

    Blues Stung  Oct 29, 2003
    It was a physically huge midweek Wasps side designed with one thing in mind: destroy and win. How wrong they were. Despite the scoreline ... (Oxford Student, UK)

    Low Returns On Premium SMS  Oct 31, 2003
    While wireless application service providers (WASPs) have welcomed the release of short codes by the cellular networks for premium rated SMS, many feel the ... (AllAfrica.com, Africa)

    Gold fumes as side pay penalty  Oct 20, 2003
    WASPS weathered a stirring second-half fightback from Irish at the Causeway Stadium yesterday to clinch victory in this Zurich Premiership match. ... (Reading Evening Post, UK)

    Lewsey out of quarter final  Nov 8, 2003
    The Wasps full-back is suffering from a hamstring injury, and he will be replaced in the starting line-up by Dan Luger, with Jason Robinson switching from wing ... (Ananova, UK)

    Bristol fade as Voyce piles on the points  Nov 16, 2003
    For the moment, though, they must be content with scraps, such as yesterday’s chance to embarrass an understrength London Wasps in the Powergen Cup. ... (The Times (subscription), UK)

    The big interview: Josh Lewsey  Nov 15, 2003
    He is now assistant coach at Wasps, the rugby union team for which Lewsey plays. They have grown close, as mates but also as teacher and pupil. ... (The Sunday Times (subscription), UK)

    Lewsey is ruled out  Nov 8, 2003
    The Wasps full-back is suffering from a hamstring injury, and he will be replaced in the starting line-up by Dan Luger, with Jason Robinson switching from wing ... (The Sun, UK)

    Class 2-A Playoff Football: 'Cats get 'half' way to playoffs  Oct 28, 2003
    Juab was the odd team out and was eliminated. Earlier, the Wasps had lost the coin toss, giving them just one shot to advance to the playoffs. ... (Salt Lake Tribune, UT)

    'Richards in the Dawson mould'  Oct 31, 2003
    Peter Richards keeps Rob Howley out of the London Wasps team on Sunday with his club boss comparing his scrum-half qualities to those of England's Matt Dawson. ... (This is London, UK)

    Newcastle's away day blues  Nov 2, 2003
    Wasps stuttered and stumbled to third place yesterday in a shoddy game that reflected a league shorn of its best players. impossible ... (Guardian, UK)

    England name squad  Nov 5, 2003
    Wasps lock Simon Shaw, who joined the squad yesterday as replacement for injured Bath captain Danny Grewcock, is on the bench, as are Bath backs Mike Catt and ... (icWales, UK)

    Leonard to level record  Nov 5, 2003
    Dallaglio. Wasps lock Simon Shaw, who joined the squad yesterday, is on the bench, as are Bath backs Mike Catt and Iain Balshaw. ... (Middlesbrough Evening Gazette, UK)

    Van Gisbergen sees off Exiles  Oct 19, 2003
    Wasps, steadied by their goalkicker Mark van Gisbergen, defied a London Irish fightback to claim their third Premiership win of the season. ... (Guardian, UK)

    Abbott gets England World Cup debut  Oct 22, 2003
    Wasps centre Stuart Abbott will make his World Cup debut when England tackle Samoa at the Telstra Dome on Sunday. South Africa-born ... (Ireland Online, Ireland)

    Van Gisbergen punishes Irish indiscretion  Oct 19, 2003
    ...punished London Irish for their repeated indiscipline with two late penalty goals to curtail the fightback that had taken them to within a point of London Wasps ... (The Times (subscription), UK)

    Abbott starts for England  Oct 22, 2003
    By Evening Gazette. Wasps centre Stuart Abbott will make his World Cup debut when England tackle Samoa in Melbourne on Sunday. South ... (Middlesbrough Evening Gazette, UK)

    Abbot and Balshaw start  Oct 22, 2003
    Wasps centre Stuart Abbott will make his World Cup debut when England play Samoa at the Telstra Dome on Sunday. Abbott, born in ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)

    From my garden notes  Nov 11, 2003
    A closer examination showed that a colony of wasps had built their nest (or hive, or whatever the thing is called) on a bough hanging out over the wall. ... (Vanguard, Nigeria)

    Sampson Joins Bath on Loan  Nov 5, 2003
    Bath will name Paul Sampson in their squad for Saturday’s trip to Gloucester after signing the Wasps flyer on a three-week loan deal. ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Woodward rings the changes  Oct 28, 2003
    J Lewsey (Wasps), I Balshaw (Bath), S Abbott (Wasps), M Catt (Bath), D Luger (Perpignan), P Grayson (Northampton), A Gomarsall (Gloucester), T Woodman ... (Ananova, UK)

    Sampson joins Bath on loan  Nov 5, 2003
    Bath will name Paul Sampson in their squad for Saturday's trip to Gloucester after signing the Wasps flyer on a three-week loan deal. ... (Ananova, UK)

    Leonard equals Sella haul  Nov 5, 2003
    J Lewsey (Wasps); J Robinson (Sale Sharks), W Greenwood (Harlequins), M Tindall (Bath), B Cohen (Northampton); J Wilkinson (Newcastle), M Dawson (Northampton ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Wilkinson, Johnson won't play  Oct 28, 2003
    Josh Lewsey (Wasps),Iain Balshaw (Bath), Stuart Abbott (Wasps), Mike Catt (Bath), Dan Luger (Perpignan), Paul Grayson (Northampton), Andy Gomarsall (Gloucester ... (News24, South Africa)

    Leonard gets nod to beat Sella  Nov 4, 2003
    Josh Lewsey (Wasps), Jason Robinson (Sale), Will Greenwood (Harlequins), Mike Tindall (Bath), Ben Cohen (Northampton), Jonny Wilkinson (Newcastle), Matt Dawson ... (News24, South Africa)

    Injury spells end for Grewcock  Nov 3, 2003
    Wasps lock Simon Shaw is currently on his way to Australia as Grewcock's possible replacement, and will officially join the World Cup squad if Grewcock is ... (Sheffield Today, UK)

    England dealt double injury blow  Nov 8, 2003
    S Thompson (Northampton), P Vickery (Gloucester), M Johnson (Leicester, capt), B Kay (Leicester), L Moody (Leicester), N Back (Leicester), L Dallaglio (Wasps). ... (ITV.COM, UK)

    Beware those ready to put club before country  Oct 28, 2003
    Not to a team-mate, not even to somebody in his own sport. He should call Trevor Leota, the London Wasps hooker. He missed the boat, you see. ... (The Times (subscription), UK)

    RUGBY UNION WORLD CUP 2003: CATT'S PAUSE  Oct 23, 2003
    Among them Wasps' centre Stuart Abbott fills the void left in midfield by Greenwood, who has returned home to be with wife Caro who is experiencing ... (The Mirror, UK)

    Stop the World Cup, I want to get on  Oct 26, 2003
    ...wide enough for three, his enormous head with trademark peroxide top and brick-outhouse body four-square to the television at London Wasps’ training ground. ... (The Times (subscription), UK)

    Youth league: Loudwater battle to victory  Oct 28, 2003
    Two goals from James Owen helped an injury-hit Chalfont Wasps Youth side beat Aylesbury Town in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out. ... (This is Local London, UK)

    England in bid to halt the stylish Samoans  Oct 22, 2003
    Bath wing Iain Balshaw, Wasps centre Stuart Abbott, Leeds' hooker Mark Regan and Leicester prop Julian White make their first World Cup starts. ... (icWales, UK)

    Some info on things that may be bugging you  Nov 13, 2003
    This is a common occurrence this time of year and the offenders are more likely yellow jackets that are wasps and not bees. (Many ... (CamdenNews.org, United States)

    Abbott poised for his debut  Oct 22, 2003
    By The Evening Chronicle. Wasps centre Stuart Abbott will make his World Cup debut when England tackle Samoa at the Telstra Dome on Sunday. ... (Gateshead Post, UK)

    Shaw is the meal deal  Nov 4, 2003
    Wasps and Lions lock Shaw, 30, had every reason to feel angry when he found out in September he was not going to the World Cup. ... (The Sun, UK)

    World Cup dream over for Grewcock  Nov 3, 2003
    ...a broken hand. Wasps' Simon Shaw will now take his place within the full squad as replacement to the luckless lock. The Bath captain ... (Planet Rugby, UK)

    Lacklustre Dallaglio has it all to prove  Oct 29, 2003
    England: Lewsey (Wasps); Balshaw (Bath), Abbott (Wasps), Catt (Bath), Luger (Perpignan); Grayson (Northampton), Gomarsall; Woodman (both Gloucester), West ... (Guardian, UK)

    Shaw set to replace Grewcock  Nov 2, 2003
    Wasps lock Simon Shaw is currently on his way to Australia as Grewcock's possible replacement, and will officially join the World Cup squad if Grewcock is ... (Ananova, UK)

    Unlucky Grewcock out for England  Nov 3, 2003
    ...on his hand. Simon Shaw of Wasps, who is on his way to Australia, will officially replace Grewcock on his arrival. "Danny has broken ... (Guardian, UK)

    Third time lucky for England's Shaw  Nov 4, 2003
    Shaw returned to club action with Wasps and was packing his bags for a game against Newcastle when he got a message to phone Woodward. ... (Reuters, UK)

    Shaw Flies Out as Grewcock Faces X-Rays  Nov 2, 2003
    Wasps lock Simon Shaw will fly to Australia tonight as a possible World Cup replacement for Danny Grewcock. Shaw, who unluckily ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Woodward has No Fears over Shaw's Fitness  Nov 3, 2003
    England boss Clive Woodward today welcomed Wasps forward Simon Shaw into his World Cup squad and declared: “He is a world-class player.”. ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Saracens survive Thirlby fright  Nov 16, 2003
    Bristol did not put up any kind of a fight against Wasps in their sixth round tie at the Memorial Stadium. Bristol who were relegated ... (Independent, UK)

    Woodward has no fears over Shaw fitness  Nov 3, 2003
    England boss Clive Woodward has welcomed Wasps forward Simon Shaw into his World Cup squad, declaring: "He is a world-class player.". ... (Ananova, UK)

    Battling display gives hope to Wales  Nov 2, 2003
    ...tournament. Simon Shaw of Wasps has been summoned to Australia, having narrowly missed out on a place in the original squad. If ... (Independent, UK)

    Grewcock's World Cup Agony  Nov 2, 2003
    Wasps lock Simon Shaw is currently on his way to Australia as Grewcock’s possible replacement, and will officially join the World Cup squad if Grewcock is ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Healey to cover for injured pair  Nov 9, 2003
    Wasps full-back Lewsey is nursing a hamstring problem that ruled him out of the 28-17 quarter-final victory over Wales in Brisbane. ... (Ananova, UK)

    Tigers end losing run  Nov 8, 2003
    Leicester finally brought their run of five consecutive defeats to an end by claiming the scalp of Zurich Premiership champions London Wasps. ... (BBC Sport, UK)

    Grewcock ruled out of World Cup  Nov 3, 2003
    Wasps lock Simon Shaw, currently on his way to Australia, will officially replace Grewcock on his arrival Down Under tonight, UK time. ... (Independent, UK)

    Tigers find their form at last  Nov 8, 2003
    Leicester finally brought their run of five consecutive defeats to an end by beating Wasps 32-22 at Welford Road. Austin Healey, awaiting a possible. ... (Guardian, UK)

    VICKERY IS GIVEN CAPTAINCY ROLE  Oct 29, 2003
    ENGLAND: J Lewsey (Wasps), I Balshaw (Bath), S Abbott (Wasps), M Catt (Bath), D Luger (Perpignan), P Grayson (Northampton), A Gomarsall (Gloucester), T Woodman ... (Gloucestershire Citizen, UK)

    Hot Josh hits high five  Nov 2, 2003
    The Wasps full-back Lewsey equalled the England individual try-scoring record held by Rory Underwood against Fiji in 1989 and Dan Lambert against France in 1907 ... (The Sun, UK)

    Shaw 'will fit in'  Nov 4, 2003
    By Evening Gazette. England boss Clive Woodward today welcomed Wasps forward Simon Shaw into his World Cup squad and declared: "He is a world-class player.". ... (Middlesbrough Evening Gazette, UK)

    Shaw jets in  Nov 4, 2003
    England boss Clive Woodward today welcomed Wasps forward Simon Shaw into his World Cup squad and declared: "He is a world-class player.". ... (Gateshead Post, UK)

    Dowson is happy to bide his time  Nov 2, 2003
    While both players have played major roles in Newcastle's moderate Premiership success this season both will be on the bench today for the clash at Wasps. ... (Middlesbrough Evening Gazette, UK)

    Ex-Wolverine Scott proved himself to be a quick study  Nov 1, 2003
    Despite sustaining several injuries his freshman year, Scott gained valuable insight while backing up Wasps All-American Mike Lindsay. ... (The Free Lance-Star, VA)

    No justice for Bristol  Nov 16, 2003
    A 38-point defeat did scant justice to a young Bristol side who gave as good as they got against an inexperienced Wasps team, before conceding five tries in ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)

    Flimsy Newcastle let it slip  Nov 2, 2003
    After presenting Wasps with a brace of touchdowns in the opening 15 minutes, the first through some flimsy tackling and the second after Hall Charlton and ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)

    Gold on rampage as Irish let it slip  Oct 20, 2003
    London Irish head coach Gary Gold was furious with his side for gifting yesterday’s Thames Valley derby to Wasps with a flood of penalties. ... (This is London, UK)

    Woodstock falls to a beauty  Oct 20, 2003
    8 and No. 9 seeds in the early going, but as the game wore on U-32 was able to get far more quality shots than the Wasps. The stellar ... (Rutland Herald, VT)

    Bath's title ambitions come under scrutiny at Kingsholm  Nov 7, 2003
    ...old South African wing signed on a match-by-match basis, will make his debut for Bath, with Paul Sampson, on loan for three weeks from London Wasps, on the ... (The Times (subscription), UK)

    Grewcock ruled out of World Cup  Nov 3, 2003
    ...hand. Wasps lock Simon Shaw, currently on his way to Australia, will officially replace Grewcock on his arrival tonight. "Danny ... (Ananova, UK)

    Healey to offer World Cup cover  Nov 9, 2003
    Wasps full-back Lewsey is nursing a hamstring problem that ruled him out of today's 28-17 quarter-final victory over Wales in Brisbane. ... (Coventry News, UK)

    Shaw flies out as Grewcock faces X-rays  Nov 2, 2003
    Wasps lock Simon Shaw will fly to Australia as a possible World Cup replacement for Danny Grewcock. Shaw, who unluckily failed to ... (Cornish Guardian, UK)

    Grewcock exit confirmed  Nov 3, 2003
    ...hand. Wasps lock Simon Shaw, currently on his way to Australia, will officially replace Grewcock on his arrival Down Under. "Danny ... (Coventry News, UK)

    Woodward has no fears over Shaw fitness  Nov 3, 2003
    England boss Clive Woodward welcomed Wasps forward Simon Shaw into his World Cup squad and declared: "He is a world-class player.". ... (icBirmingham, UK)

    Shaw to fly out as cover for Grewcock  Nov 2, 2003
    BRISBANE, Australia, Nov 2 - England coach Clive Woodward has called on London Wasps lock Simon Shaw as cover while England assess an injury picked up by Danny ... (readSPORT.com, UK)

    Healey jets in as cover  10 Nov 2003
    Wasps full-back Lewsey is nursing a hamstring problem that ruled him out of yesterday's 28-17 quarter-final victory over Wales in Brisbane. ... (icWales, UK)

    ZURICH PREMIERSHIP UPDATE  10 Nov 2003
    Sarries were not helped by the fact that Leicester rediscovered their winning ways, and in some style over defending champions Wasps. ... (Readabet.com, UK)

    Tigers thought to be planning move for Dragons' full-back Percy  10 Nov 2003
    ...already taken former Wales Under-21 hooker James Richards on loan from Newport - he scored a try in their 32-22 Zurich Premiership victory over London Wasps at ... (icWales, UK)

    Hill set for semi return  10 Nov 2003
    While Hill is desperate for a return, Wasps full-back Josh Lewsey’s pulled hamstring could well sentence the five-try hero of the Uruguay rout to a lonely ... (The Sun, UK)

    Women pilots' service during WWII nearly forgotten  10 Nov 2003
    Congress did not give WASPs veteran status until 1977. "This is important for children, this is a history that has not been told," Parrish said. ... (San Antonio Express, TX)

    Goode sees no bad following ugly challenge  10 Nov 2003
    Wasps let their recent form slip at Leicester on Saturday, in a 32-22 defeat, but Northampton were the victims of a magnificent Harlequins performance at The ... (This is London, UK)

    Sand Plains vulnerable and rare habitat  10 Nov 2003
    The rare habitat, coupled with the rare plants and animals living there - the pitch pine, wild blue lupine, sundew and pitcher plants, sand wasps, frosted ... (Syracuse Post Standard, NY)

    Cool Catt comes to rescue  10 Nov 2003
    Iain Balshaw. Wasps full-back Lewsey is nursing a hamstring problem that ruled him out of yesterday's victory in Brisbane. Balshaw ... (Gateshead Post, UK)

    Wasps ’ 4th straight a thriller  Nov 8, 2003
    WOODSTOCK — When Woodstock football fans are rehashing history years from now, Saturday’s winning TD march that gave the Wasps a 20-19 victory over Milton ... (Rutland Herald, VT)

    Wasps awaken from winter lethargy was start of movement at old ...   Nov 7, 2003
    In hot weather sometimes the wasps could be heard buzzing noticeably loud up there and causing some concern. Although the wasps ... (Tullahoma.net, TN)

    Tigers find their form at last  Nov 8, 2003
    Leicester finally brought their run of five consecutive defeats to an end by beating Wasps 32-22 at Welford Road. Austin Healey, awaiting a possible. ... (Guardian, UK)

    Wasps prove too slippery for lowly Saracens  Oct 26, 2003
    Bereft of the basics, devoid of ideas and incapable of closing gaps, they permitted Wasps the run of the Vicarage Road pitch. The ... (Independent, UK)

    Wasps profit after Newcastle falter on finishing line  Nov 2, 2003
    ...points of their opponents, although to give away a penalty in the last seconds of the game, as the Falcons did, when they were just a metre from the Wasps line ... (Independent, UK)

    FT: Wasps 30 Newcastle 26  Nov 2, 2003
    Fly-half Mark Van Gisbergen landed six kicks from six attempts to steer Zurich Premiership champions Wasps to their fourth successive win as they beat ... (Ananova, UK)

    Wasps find their Voyce and answer Gatland's call  Oct 26, 2003
    Saracens were, admittedly, poor in collecting their seventh defeat in a row but Wasps played some superb rugby, controlling the game from the start and ... (Guardian, UK)

    FT: Saracens 3 Wasps 42  Oct 26, 2003
    Wasps claimed their third consecutive win, storming to a 42-3 victory over a shambolic Saracens side who suffered their first home defeat since April. ... (Ananova, UK)

    Gatland buzzing at Wasps display  Oct 26, 2003
    Head coach Warren Gatland backed Wasps to defend their Premiership crown after they made it three wins on the bounce with a five-try annihilation of Saracens ... (Ananova, UK)

    Prep Football: Warriors blank Wasps on the run  Nov 2, 2003
    While Snow Canyon's offense racked up 261 rushing yards and just 78 in passing, the Wasps' only production came in the air with 141 yards. ... (Salt Lake Tribune, UT)

    Wasps find their Voyce  Oct 26, 2003
    Tom Voyce, the Wasps full-back, scored two tries and created another brace through some incisive running angles as his side handed Saracens a five-try drubbing ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)

    Shambolic Sarries thrashed by Wasps  Oct 27, 2003
    SARACENS suffered their heaviest defeat since February 2002 when they were trounced 42-3 by last season's Zurich Premiership Champions London Wasps at Vicarage ... (Watford Observer, UK)

    Kafer stung by Wasps' defeat  Oct 27, 2003
    THE disappointment of Saracens' humiliating 42-3 defeat at home to London Wasps on Sunday was etched all over the face of a beleaguered Rod Kafer when he ... (Watford Observer, UK)

    Warriors shut out Wasps  Nov 2, 2003
    ...pocket.". With the Warriors (9-1) leading 14-0 in the fourth quarter, the Wasps (3-8) pushed the ball to the Snow Canyon 6-yard line. ... (St. George Daily Spectrum, UT)

    Forget spiders, look out for the wasps  Oct 31, 2003
    ...of Aussie institutions, the barbie. Native wasps may have more painful stings, but at least they know how to keep to themselves. (Guardian, UK)

    Wasps v Newcastle  Oct 31, 2003
    The only change following last Sunday's drubbing of Saracens comes on the bench which sees the return of former Wales scrum-half Rob Howley (back strain) while ... (Ananova, UK)

    D - III football : Minutemen have Wasps ’ respect  Oct 30, 2003
    ...season finale. Mill River (5-3) played Woodstock two weeks ago and stunned the Wasps by grabbing a 20-0 lead before losing 34-20. The ... (Rutland Herald, VT)

    Saracens v Wasps  Oct 24, 2003
    Rod Kafer has selected an entirely new front row for Saracens' Zurich Premiership clash with Wasps following last week's defeat by Bath. ... (Ananova, UK)

    Wasps v London Irish  Oct 17, 2003
    Hooker Phil Greening has been forced out of Wasps' side for the clash with London Irish due to a stomach bug. Samoan Trevor Leota ... (Ananova, UK)

    6ft wasps nest removed from attic  Oct 22, 2003
    Pest controllers were called in to remove a giant 6ft wasps nest from a family's attic in Germany. The family from Ravensberg said ... (Ananova, UK)

    Wasps players prove their strength without World Cup players  Oct 17, 2003
    WASPS proved there is life without Lawrence Dallaglio and their World Cup stars as they claimed their first away win of the season with a 37-33 success over ... (This is Local London, UK)

    Wasps keep it tight  Oct 15, 2003
    Defending Zurich Premiership champions London Wasps took full advantage of some poor Sharks defending to leave Jim Mallinder’s men in 10th place, 12 points ... (Stockport Express, UK)

    Wasps centre performs well on Countdown  Oct 17, 2003
    The Wasps centre won two games in the cult Channel 4 programme, which stars Richard Whitely and Carol Vorderman, before getting knocked out on Tuesday. ... (This is Local London, UK)

    Wasps sting Ravens in OT  Oct 15, 2003
    After a mostly defensive match, the Wasps finally broke through in the 73rd minute on a goal that had the feeling of a game-winner. ... (Salt Lake City Deseret News, UT)

    Saracens v Wasps - TEAM NEWS  Oct 24, 2003
    Former Wales skipper Rob Howley drops to the Wasps bench with Peter Richards taking over the scrum-half duties and Phil Greening replaces Trevor Leota at hooker ... (SkySports, UK)

    Falcons throw away another chance  Nov 3, 2003
    Newcastle Falcons underlined why they are fast becoming the nearly team of the Zurich Premiership when they lost 30-26 to Wasps at the Causeway Stadium ... (Gateshead Post, UK)

    Division III football: Milton challenges Woodstock tradition  Nov 6, 2003
    By TOM HALEY Herald Staff. The Woodstock Wasps have tradition. The starting quarterback's father quarterbacked the Vermont team in ... (Rutland Herald, VT)

    Defiant Logan eyes Aussie upset  Nov 7, 2003
    As soon as Scotland are out of the competition I have to phone Wasps to see what they want me to do,” said the 31-year-old, who would join wife Gabby in ... (IrishExaminer.com, Ireland)

    England name squad  Nov 5, 2003
    Wasps lock Simon Shaw, who joined the squad yesterday as replacement for injured Bath captain Danny Grewcock, is on the bench, as are Bath backs Mike Catt and ... (icWales, UK)

    Leonard to level record  Nov 5, 2003
    Dallaglio. Wasps lock Simon Shaw, who joined the squad yesterday, is on the bench, as are Bath backs Mike Catt and Iain Balshaw. ... (Middlesbrough Evening Gazette, UK)

    Gatland's Up Front About Setback  Nov 8, 2003
    Wasps director of rugby Warren Gatland admitted his side took a “hiding up front” as the Zurich Premiership champions lost 32-22 at Welford Road. ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Leonard equals Sella haul  Nov 6, 2003
    J Lewsey (Wasps); J Robinson (Sale Sharks), W Greenwood (Harlequins), M Tindall (Bath), B Cohen (Northampton); J Wilkinson (Newcastle), M Dawson (Northampton ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Leonard gets nod to beat Sella  Nov 5, 2003
    Josh Lewsey (Wasps), Jason Robinson (Sale), Will Greenwood (Harlequins), Mike Tindall (Bath), Ben Cohen (Northampton), Jonny Wilkinson (Newcastle), Matt Dawson ... (News24, South Africa)

    RUGBY WORLD CUP 2003 : LOGAN'S READY TO TAN'EM  Nov 7, 2003
    1992. The Wasps winger will stay on at the World Cup with Gaby as part of the ITV Sport team when Scotland's involvement is over. ... (Glasgow Daily Record, UK)

    Gatland turns to Howley  Nov 7, 2003
    Tigers director of rugby Dean Richards has switched Austin Healey to fullback for the match against last season's champions, London Wasps. ... (SkySports, UK)

    Injury spells end for Grewcock  Nov 3, 2003
    Wasps lock Simon Shaw is currently on his way to Australia as Grewcock's possible replacement, and will officially join the World Cup squad if Grewcock is ... (Sheffield Today, UK)

    Woodward has no fears over Shaw fitness  Nov 3, 2003
    England boss Clive Woodward has welcomed Wasps forward Simon Shaw into his World Cup squad, declaring: "He is a world-class player.". ... (Ananova, UK)

    Grewcock ruled out of World Cup  Nov 3, 2003
    ...hand. Wasps lock Simon Shaw, currently on his way to Australia, will officially replace Grewcock on his arrival tonight. "Danny ... (Ananova, UK)

    Flimsy Newcastle let it slip  Nov 3, 2003
    After presenting Wasps with a brace of touchdowns in the opening 15 minutes, the first through some flimsy tackling and the second after Hall Charlton and ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)

    Unlucky Grewcock out for England  Nov 3, 2003
    ...on his hand. Simon Shaw of Wasps, who is on his way to Australia, will officially replace Grewcock on his arrival. "Danny has broken ... (Guardian, UK)

    Shaw set to replace Grewcock  Nov 2, 2003
    Wasps lock Simon Shaw is currently on his way to Australia as Grewcock's possible replacement, and will officially join the World Cup squad if Grewcock is ... (Ananova, UK)

    Lewsey mum is Welsh  Nov 4, 2003
    But it soon went pear-shaped for the Wasps star and he admitted: “Friends thought I was drunk when I said I’d joined the Army. ... (The Sun, UK)

    Shaw 'will fit in'  Nov 4, 2003
    By Evening Gazette. England boss Clive Woodward today welcomed Wasps forward Simon Shaw into his World Cup squad and declared: "He is a world-class player.". ... (Middlesbrough Evening Gazette, UK)

    Telfer calls for Scotland shake-up  Nov 9, 2003
    They have more firepower out wide.". The Wasps wing, however, believes a northern-hemisphere side are about to lift the World Cup for the first time. ... (Guardian, UK)

    Cheers and tears spring up for Logan and Redpath  Nov 9, 2003
    When Logan headed to Wasps, he vowed privately not to return until he had made something of himself, and similarly, Redpath set off to Narbonne in France and ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Premiership focus  Nov 7, 2003
    Leaders Bath introduce Blue Bulls wing Wylie Human, signed on a short-term loan deal along with Wasps wing Paul Sampson, who is on the bench. ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)

    Hard nut honed in English nursery  Nov 4, 2003
    My favourite was probably the time at Wasps when he was trying to get us to ruck by hitting an old scrum machine," reveals England's back-row forward Joe ... (Guardian, UK)

    England bank on Shaw  Nov 4, 2003
    England boss Clive Woodward welcomed Wasps forward Simon Shaw into his World Cup squad on Tuesday and declared: "He is a world-class player.". ... (BBC Sport, UK)

    Sampson on hand to beef up Bath  Nov 5, 2003
    Bath, hit by the loss of a dozen backs through injuries and World Cup calls, have found a short-term solution and signed the Wasps wing, Paul Sampson, on a ... (Telegraph.co.uk, UK)

    Woodward ready for reignited fire of Red Dragonhood  Nov 5, 2003
    ENGLAND (v Wales, Brisbane, 10.00 Sunday): J Lewsey (Wasps); J Robinson (Sale Sharks), W Greenwood (Harlequins), M Tindall (Bath), B Cohen (Northampton); J ... (Independent, UK)

    Class 2-A Playoff Football: 'Cats get 'half' way to playoffs  Oct 28, 2003
    Juab was the odd team out and was eliminated. Earlier, the Wasps had lost the coin toss, giving them just one shot to advance to the playoffs. ... (Salt Lake Tribune, UT)

    Falcons aiming for first refusal  Nov 8, 2003
    The one other change sees the in-form Hall Charlton rested on the bench after dislocating a finger at Wasps last Sunday and James Grindal starts only his ... (Gateshead Post, UK)

    England fired up by fear of losing  Nov 3, 2003
    Meanwhile, Wasps flanker Joe Worsley was still trying to say "sorry" after his ungracious yellow card departure following a high tackle against Uruguay. ... (This is London, UK)

    LEWSEY CANNON FIRES ENGLAND TO WIN  Nov 3, 2003
    The Wasps flanker marred a record-breaking team performance by being sent to the sin-bin for a dangerously high tackle three minutes into stoppage time. ... (The Mirror, UK)

    NOW IT'S A KNOCKOUT  Nov 3, 2003
    To make matters worse locks Martin Corry (hamstring) and Danny Grewcock (left hand) were injured badly enough for England to last night fly out Wasps' Simon ... (The Mirror, UK)

    Shaw gets bags packed for World Cup duty  Nov 3, 2003
    Simon Shaw offered to play for Wasps against Newcastle before flying out to join England's World Cup squad but the club's director of rugby, Warren Gatland ... (This is London, UK)

    Worsley apologises for gesture  Nov 3, 2003
    There have been a couple of injury concerns and last night Wasps lock Simon Shaw flew out from England to cover for Danny Grewcock, who has injured his left ... (rugby heaven, Australia)

    Round-up  Nov 9, 2003
    ...at The Stoop. Leicester ended their five-game losing streak with a 32-22 win over the champions Wasps at Welford Road. The on-loan ... (Guardian, UK)

    Blues Stung  Oct 29, 2003
    It was a physically huge midweek Wasps side designed with one thing in mind: destroy and win. How wrong they were. Despite the scoreline ... (Oxford Student, UK)

    Newcastle's away day blues  Nov 2, 2003
    Wasps stuttered and stumbled to third place yesterday in a shoddy game that reflected a league shorn of its best players. impossible ... (Guardian, UK)

    Review - Regions : ' GAM Still Strong '  Nov 9, 2003
    Two of the men also say they were forced into cubicles where wasps' nests were present, with their Australian interrogators allegedly stirring up the nests so ... (Laksamana, Indonesia)

    "Drawing on Uncertainty: Works by Jac Saorsa"  Nov 9, 2003
    She now divides her time between Glasgow where she has a studio in the WASPS building and Costa Rica where she has recently been appointed Director of Drawing ... (Absolutearts.com)

    Sheasby facing lay-off after horrific eye injury  Nov 6, 2003
    Even if he makes a full recovery, the 36-year-old eight-cap veteran - who has also enjoyed spells with Wasps and Harlequins - is facing at least 12 weeks on ... (Ananova, UK)

    Shaw raring to go as he tries to forget World Cup heartbreak  Nov 5, 2003
    ...original selection snub. The Wasps lock has arrived Down Under as replacement for broken-hand victim Danny Grewcock. The World Cup ... (icWales, UK)

    Grewcock out of tournament  Nov 3, 2003
    Shaw, from Wasps, was yesterday called in to cover for Grewcock, who broke his left hand in England's win over Uruguay on Sunday. ... (NEWS.com.au, Australia)

    Woodward rings the changes  Oct 28, 2003
    J Lewsey (Wasps), I Balshaw (Bath), S Abbott (Wasps), M Catt (Bath), D Luger (Perpignan), P Grayson (Northampton), A Gomarsall (Gloucester), T Woodman ... (Ananova, UK)

    Beware those ready to put club before country  Oct 28, 2003
    Not to a team-mate, not even to somebody in his own sport. He should call Trevor Leota, the London Wasps hooker. He missed the boat, you see. ... (The Times (subscription), UK)

    Stop the World Cup, I want to get on  Oct 26, 2003
    ...enough for two and wide enough for three, his enormous head with trademark peroxide top and brick-outhouse body four-square to the television at London Wasps ... (The Times (subscription), UK)

    Lacklustre Dallaglio has it all to prove  Oct 29, 2003
    England: Lewsey (Wasps); Balshaw (Bath), Abbott (Wasps), Catt (Bath), Luger (Perpignan); Grayson (Northampton), Gomarsall; Woodman (both Gloucester), West ... (Guardian, UK)

    'Richards in the Dawson mould'  Oct 31, 2003
    Peter Richards keeps Rob Howley out of the London Wasps team on Sunday with his club boss comparing his scrum-half qualities to those of England's Matt Dawson. ... (This is London, UK)

    'Joe got both barrels' says Woodward  Nov 3, 2003
    England boss Clive Woodward has said he gave Joe Worsley 'both barrels' immedialtely after the game against Uruguay for the Wasps back-rower's antics following ... (Planet Rugby, UK)

    Seventh heaven for Dowson  Nov 4, 2003
    Meanwhile, Lydon reckons his core squad is "the strongest to date" with new faces Neil Baxter from Leicester Tigers and Tom Rees from London Wasps. ... (Middlesbrough Evening Gazette, UK)

    VICKERY IS GIVEN CAPTAINCY ROLE  Oct 29, 2003
    ENGLAND: J Lewsey (Wasps), I Balshaw (Bath), S Abbott (Wasps), M Catt (Bath), D Luger (Perpignan), P Grayson (Northampton), A Gomarsall (Gloucester), T Woodman ... (Gloucestershire Citizen, UK)

    Battling display gives hope to Wales  Nov 2, 2003
    ...tournament. Simon Shaw of Wasps has been summoned to Australia, having narrowly missed out on a place in the original squad. If ... (Independent, UK)

    Shaw flies to Australia as cover  Nov 2, 2003
    British Lions and London Wasps lock Simon Shaw is flying out as cover for England's Rugby World Cup squad while management assess the extent of an injury ... (Planet Rugby, UK)

    Ex-Wolverine Scott proved himself to be a quick study  Nov 1, 2003
    Despite sustaining several injuries his freshman year, Scott gained valuable insight while backing up Wasps All-American Mike Lindsay. ... (The Free Lance-Star, VA)

    Dowson is happy to bide his time  Nov 2, 2003
    While both players have played major roles in Newcastle's moderate Premiership success this season both will be on the bench today for the clash at Wasps. ... (Gateshead Post, UK)

    Hot Josh hits high five  Nov 2, 2003
    The Wasps full-back Lewsey equalled the England individual try-scoring record held by Rory Underwood against Fiji in 1989 and Dan Lambert against France in 1907 ... (The Sun, UK)

    Youth league: Loudwater battle to victory  Oct 28, 2003
    Two goals from James Owen helped an injury-hit Chalfont Wasps Youth side beat Aylesbury Town in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out. ... (This is Local London, UK)

    Scotland star Simon Taylor set to quit Edinburgh  Oct 18, 2003
    A POTENTIAL cash-spinning move to London Wasps for Scottish rugby’s greatest asset, Edinburgh No.8 Simon Taylor, was the subject of conflicting reports from ... (The Scotsman, UK)

    Gloucester ban Hazell following brawl review  Nov 7, 2003
    Little wonder that yesterday they announced their second loan signing in the space of a couple of days following the acquisition of Wasps' Paul Sampson earlier ... (Independent, UK)

    England are three steps from heaven  Nov 7, 2003
    ...best form, so be it. The Wasps No8 has pledged, in return, that England will rise to the challenge. "There's a genuine realisation ... (Guardian, UK)

    England v Wales  Nov 7, 2003
    ...row. Wasps lock Simon Shaw, who joined the squad this week as replacement for injured Bath captain Danny Grewcock, is on the bench. ... (Ananova, UK)

    Blue Bull on his way to Bath  Nov 7, 2003
    ...injured. London Wasps wing Paul Sampson joined the club earlier in the week on a three-week deal to help alleviate the injury worries. ... (News24, South Africa)

    Sharks v Wasps  09 Oct 2003
    Wasps welcome back Phil Greening, the former England hooker having recovered from the rib injury he suffered against Leeds three weeks ago. ... (Ananova, UK)

    WWII WASPs 'hangar fly' in Lenox  09 Oct 2003
    One size fit all. The WASPs called them "zoot suits.". "We had to roll up our sleeves, and roll up our pants legs," said Mathew. ... (Berkshire Eagle, MA)

    Simple Strategies Manage Stinging Insect Threats  09 Oct 2003
    Stinging insects, including yellow jackets, paper wasps, hornets, fire ants (and some bees), are among the most significant of public health pests. ... (TurfGrass Trends, OH)

    Wasps next in line for Sharks  Oct 8, 2003
    SALE Sharks will be looking to follow their win over Leicester Tigers with victory over the current Zurich champions Wasps when the two sides meet at Edgeley ... (Stockport Express, UK)

    Better late than never: Wasps nip Otters, 1-0  Oct 6, 2003
    BRANDON — The Woodstock Wasps have shown a propensity for waiting until the last minute. But the Wasps have made it work in their favor. ... (Rutland Herald, VT)

    FT: Wasps 19 Bath 20  Oct 5, 2003
    ...their 100% start to the season as Ollie Barkley's penalty in the final minute of normal time gave them a 20-19 victory over Zurich Premiership champions Wasps. ... (Ananova, UK)

    HUMPHREYS KNOWS HOW BIG THE WASPS' GAME IS  Oct 2, 2003
    Stand-in skipper Jonathan Humphreys pulled no punches yesterday when he spelled out the task facing Bath against Premiership champions Wasps at the Causeway ... (Bath Chronicle, UK)

    ZURICH PREMIERSHIP: WASPS V BATH  Oct 3, 2003
    Wasps, Zurich Premiership champions last season, have endured a stuttering start to this season. To have thought they would be six ... (Readabet.com, UK)

    WASPS TO CLEAN OUT NEW BATH - HARRISON  Oct 3, 2003
    ...at this stage. Sunday sees a match against an old club for Bath scrum-half Martyn Wood and Wasps back Tom Voyce. Ironically, the ... (SkySports, UK)



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