The Lions will soon bid farewell to one of their most influential players after it was confirmed that Burger Odendaal has signed for Wasps.

London Irish’s five match winning run came to an end on Boxing Day as Wasps ran out winners at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

Wasps have announced the signing of Bok prop Vincent Koch, who will join the English club next season from Saracens.

John Mitchell has quit his role as England defence coach to join the backroom staff of Premiership club Wasps.

The Bulls have confirmed that Nizaam Carr will be leaving Loftus Versfeld at the end of July and heading back to his former club in England, Wasps RFC.

London Irish fell to an agonising home defeat to Wasps as the visitors staged a fine second half comeback to clinch victory at the Brentford Community Stadium.

London Irish Director of Rugby Declan Kidney has confirmed his squad to host Wasps Rugby in their final home game of the 2020/21 season.

London Irish’s Sean O’Brien was disappointed to lose to Gloucester with the last kick of the match and wants the squad to learn from the contest in time for next weekend’s clash with Wasps.

Juan de Jongh is reportedly set to leave English Premiership side Wasps and make an emotional return to Western Province and the Stormers.

Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson hailed the mix of ‘northern grit and SA steel’ which saw his side complete a remarkable win over Wasps.

Former Springbok scrumhalf Francois Hougaard is on the verge of completing a move from Worcester Warriors to fellow English side Wasps.