24 Facts About Wasps RFC

Wasps RFC were, therefore, not present at the inauguration ceremony and thus forfeited their right to be called foundation members.

Later, grounds were rented in various parts of London until in 1923 the Wasps RFC found a permanent home at Sudbury, Middlesex, eventually buying the ground outright.

Wasps RFC went on to host Welsh internationals Vivian Jenkins and Harry Bowcott, in addition to this national representation, numerous Wasps RFC came to play for the England national side, such as Ted Woodward, Bob Stirling, Richard Sharp and Don Rutherford.

Wasps RFC were defeated by Bath in a close game, where Bath emerged as winners, 25 points to 17.

The following year Wasps RFC continued their success in the knock-out competition and they again met Bath in the final.

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Wasps RFC recruited several other leading Wasps, including, most notably, Club Captain Dean Ryan.

The club split into two parts, with the professional side becoming part of Loftus Road Holdings PLC, who owned Queens Park Rangers FC One element of the deal saw Wasps RFC move from their traditional Sudbury home to share QPR's Loftus Road stadium.

Wasps RFC has largely been credited with creating Wasps' famous Blitz Defence that stops teams and is the basis for Wasps' own scoring chances.

London Wasps RFC agreed to move out of Queens Park Rangers' Loftus Road stadiumto allow Fulham FC to rent for 2 seasons between 2002 and 2004, while their ground, Craven Cottage, was redeveloped.

Wasps RFC followed up the win the following week, again at Twickenham, by beating Bath to retain the title of England's champion side, and complete a double.

Wasps RFC went through the season well, after the cup glitch, and retained the English title for a second time, by beating Leicester Tigers in the final at Twickenham.

Edwards was not a totally happy man as Wasps RFC conceded their first try of the three Premiership finals in the dying minutes.

Wasps RFC have now won six league titles in all, equal with Bath and just one behind Leicester.

Wasps RFC welcomed back former Wasps Tom Palmer and James Haskell.

In October 2014 Wasps RFC announced that from December 2014 they would play their home games at the Ricoh Arena.

On Monday 19 July 2021, Wasps RFC announced a new logo to bring all elements of Wasps RFC including the Netball team, Women and Amateur rugby sides under one new visual identity.

On 15 May 2022, Wasps RFC failed to repay the £35m bond finance they had raised in 2015, however stated they hoped to re-finance by 13 August.

On 13 August 2022, Wasps RFC did not refinance the bond, with owner Derek Richardson stating "we are not in administration and we are not going to be" after rumours of administration appeared on the internet.

On 21 September 2022, Wasps RFC Holdings announced their intention to appoint administrators due to ongoing financial difficulty.

Wasps RFC expanded their sporting brand in 2016 with the addition of Wasps RFC Netball.

In 1996 Wasps RFC moved to play their home games at Queens Park Rangers' home ground, Loftus Road, in West London.

Wasps RFC made another move in 2002, this time 30 miles west of Greater London, playing their home games at Wycombe Wanderers' ground, Adams Park, in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

Between 2004 and 2015 Wasps RFC took part in the London Double Header at Twickenham, this was a designated home match in 2005,2007,2010,2012 and 2013.

On 29 April 2021, Wasps RFC announced a new multi-year deal with Danish sportswear manufacturer Hummel to become 'technical and retail partner'.