Wasps Women are a women's rugby union based in Acton, London, England.[1] They were founded in 1984 and play in the Premier 15s.[2][3][4] They are the women's team of Wasps FC,[5] who are affiliated to Premiership Rugby team Wasps.[1][6] They play their home matches at Wasps FC's Twyford Avenue Sports Ground.[7]
| Full name | Wasps Women |
|---|---|
| Union | RFU |
| Nickname(s) | Wasps |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Location | Acton, London, England |
| Ground(s) | Twyford Avenue Sports Ground |
| League(s) | Premier 15s |
History
editWasps Women was founded in 1984 by Sue Martineau and have played in the top flight of English women's rugby union since 1991[1][6] as they were not involved in the first season of the Women's Premiership in 1990.[8] In 1992, they won the Women's National 7s title.[9] They have won league titles including three consecutive wins between 2001 and 2004,[10] including a league and cup double in 2004.[11] Aside of their local rivalries with fellow London clubs Saracens Women and Richmond Women, Wasps Women also have a rivalry with Bristol Bears Women, formally Clifton Ladies.[12] Wasps Women run two teams with Wasps Women II playing in Championship 2 South West after being relegated from Championship 1 South in 2013.[13]
Being affiliated to Wasps, Wasps Women have played matches at the Coventry Building Society Arena in Coventry and Wasps' former home ground, Adams Park in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.[14] Wasps Women also take part in charity games, including playing against Guernsey Ladies in Sark.[15]
In July 2021; in line with a company wide rebrand, the team were rebranded Wasps Women having previously been called Wasps Ladies.[16]
Notable players
editWasps Women have provided a number of players for international teams. Sue Day and Shelley Rae played for both Wasps Women and the England women's national rugby union team. Stephanie Te Ohaere-Fox played for both Wasps Women and the New Zealand women's national rugby union team.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Day named Wasps President". Scrum Queens. 18 July 2013. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ^ a b "Wasps Ladies". RFU. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ^ "Women's Premiership: England captain backs revamp". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2014-03-10.
- ^ "Women's Premiership: Round One Wrap". Scrum Queens. 10 September 2012. Retrieved 2014-03-11.
- ^ "Wasps & Worcester women's teams to continue playing after getting RFU permission". BBC Sport. 2022-10-26. Retrieved 2022-10-27.
- ^ a b "Wasps Ladies: Meet the Team". Ryding 2 Health Magazine. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ^ "Ton up for rampant Bulls ladies". Kent Sports News. 2013-01-14. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ^ "Women's Rugby – Then and Now". RFU. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ^ "Women's Squads Players". Wasps Legends. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ^ "Giselle Mather breaking new ground". Rugby World. 2011-11-28. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ^ "Wasps". Rugby Football History. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ^ womensportreport.com. "Wasps Ladies finally find their form to beat Bristol". Women Sport Report. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ^ Herald, Plymouth (2013-09-24). "Albion Ladies sting Wasps in a bad-tempered battle for third place". Plymouth Herald. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ^ "Double header, Wasps Women then Wasps Men". Rugbynetwork.net. 2003-03-25. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ^ "Wasps help with Wooden Spoon". Channel Online TV. 2010-09-13. Retrieved 2014-02-28.
- ^ "Wasps Logo Evolves". www.wasps.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-07-19.