Joe Launchbury
England make five changes for Ireland clash
Brad Barritt returns to the England starting lineup for their final Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Ireland.
Sep 1, 17:36
Report: England pick George Kruis over Dave Attwood in World Cup squad
Stuart Lancaster reportedly opts for lock George Kruis over Dave Attwood for England's World Cup squad.
Aug 26, 22:57
Sam Burgess named in England Rugby World Cup training squad
Bath centre Sam Burgess is included in England's 50-man Rugby World Cup training squad.
May 20, 12:03
Joe Launchbury: 'I had to mentally prepare myself for injury return'
Joe Launchbury is ready to play his part in Wasps' final game of the Premiership campaign away at London Irish this weekend, with the aim of securing a top-six spot.
May 15, 07:05
Joe Launchbury back in Wasps squad to face Leicester Tigers
Joe Launchbury is back in the Wasps squad for their Aviva Premiership clash with Leicester Tigers after spending over six months out of action through injury.
May 5, 17:52
Joe Launchbury sets sights on May return
Joe Launchbury is confident that he will be back playing for Wasps again before the end of the Aviva Premiership season, following seven months on the sidelines.
Apr 20, 16:05
Joe Launchbury closing in on return
England and Wasps lock Joe Launchbury is nearing a return to action from a neck injury, according to Dai Young.
Mar 31, 15:31
England retain 17 players at training base
England keep hold of 17 players to continue training at their Pennyhill Park base ahead of their crucial Six Nations clash with Ireland at the start of next month.
Feb 17, 13:57
Henry Slade and Henry Thomas called into England squad ahead of Six Nations
England coach Stuart Lancaster calls up both Henry Slade and Henry Thomas he seeks injury cover ahead of the Six Nations opener against Wales in Cardiff.
Jan 31, 19:46
Warren Gatland: England have "so much strength in depth"
Wales head coach Warren Gatland plays down England's injury issues by insisting that they have "so much strength in depth".
Jan 28, 12:06
Nick Easter "buzzing" to be recalled by England
Nick Easter admits that he is "buzzing" to be back involved with England after being named in the Six Nations squad.
Jan 27, 21:59
England's Joe Launchbury out for three to four months with neck injury
England second row Joe Launchbury is out of the Six Nations, as he requires neck surgery which will keep him out for three or four months.
Dec 18, 12:43
Joe Launchbury doubtful for Six Nations opener
England lock Joe Launchbury could miss the Six Nations due to problems with his recovery from a neck injury.
Dec 14, 19:58
Joe Launchbury to miss England's autumn series
England head coach Stuart Lancaster confirms that Wasps lock Joe Launchbury will sit out the autumn Test series with a neck injury.
Nov 2, 23:14
Joe Launchbury recalled to replace injured Geoff Parling
Geoff Parling is ruled out of England's final Test against New Zealand and therefore Stuart Lancaster recalls Wasps lock Joe Launchbury for the match in Hamilton.
Jun 20, 10:14
Joe Launchbury: 'England over Wales mauling'
Joe Launchbury says that England's pack can mix it with the best in the world and are over their Six Nations mauling in Wales.
Jan 29, 07:25
Fifth Challenge Cup win for London Wasps
London Wasps beat Bayonne 26-13 to extend their lead at the top of Challenge Cup Pool 4.
Jan 11, 21:58
London Wasps hold off Newcastle Falcons fightback
London Wasps survive a strong finish from Newcastle Falcons to secure a 17-12 win in the Aviva Premiership.
Dec 27, 21:43
Last-gasp penalty seals Northampton Saints win
Stephen Myler kicks a last-minute penalty to give Northampton Saints a win over London Wasps in the Aviva Premiership.
Dec 21, 17:33
New Zealand avenge 2012 defeat by edging out England
New Zealand avenge last year's defeat at Twickenham by edging out England 30-22 in Saturday's QBE Autumn International.
Nov 16, 16:23
Joe Launchbury warns England over All Blacks lapses
Joe Launchbury says that England must focus for the entire 80 minutes against New Zealand on Saturday to prove that their upset win last year wasn't a fluke.
Nov 13, 08:37
Strong first half sets up England win
England score four tries at Twickenham to set up a 31-12 win over Argentina in the Autumn International series.
Nov 9, 16:26
Harlequins earn dramatic win over London Wasps
Harlequins earn a nervy 16-15 win over London Wasps in their Aviva Premiership opener at Twickenham Stadium.
Sep 7, 18:22
Joe Launchbury fears Argentina
England forward Joe Launchbury calls on his teammates to focus ahead of the two-Test clash with Argentina next month.
May 29, 12:10
Tom Youngs scoops player of the season gong
Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs wins the top prize at this year's Premiership Rugby end-of-season awards.
May 9, 23:48
Preview: Sale Sharks vs. London Wasps
Sports Mole previews Sale Sharks' Aviva Premiership clash with London Wasps tomorrow afternoon.
May 3, 22:24
Preview: Leicester Tigers vs. London Wasps
Sports Mole previews Leicester Tigers' Aviva Premiership clash with London Wasps at Welford Road this Sunday.
Apr 13, 13:36
Preview: London Wasps vs. Saracens
Sports Mole previews Saracens' trip to Adams Park to face London Wasps in the Aviva Premiership tomorrow.
Mar 29, 20:37
Preview: London Wasps vs. Northampton Saints
Sports Mole previews London Wasps' game against Northampton Saints in the Aviva Premiership tomorrow afternoon.
Mar 22, 21:16
Owen Farrell returns for Wales clash, Joe Launchbury passed fit
Stuart Lancaster makes four changes to his England side to play Wales as Owen Farrell returns for the crucial Grand Slam decider.
Mar 14, 10:32
Joe Launchbury named player of the month
Joe Launchbury says that he is chuffed to win the Aviva Premiership Player of the Month award for November.
Dec 18, 14:46
Joe Launchbury warns England of New Zealand threat
Wasps lock Joe Launchbury urges England to get "stuck in" against New Zealand.
Nov 29, 00:23
Preview: England vs. South Africa
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Autumn International between England and South Africa at Twickenham.
Nov 23, 18:51
England tinker with team for South Africa Test
Stuart Lancaster makes six changes to his England side for their Autumn International against South Africa this weekend.
Nov 22, 10:19
Joe Launchbury signs contract extension at London Wasps
England forward starlet Joe Launchbury signs a three-year contract extension to commit his future to London Wasps until 2015.
Nov 7, 15:44
England call up Wasps lock Joe Launchbury as Tom Palmer cover
England head coach Stuart Lancaster calls up Wasps lock Joe Launchbury as cover for Tom Palmer, who is struggling with a calf problem.
Nov 5, 16:08
Danny Care recalled to England squad
Stuart Lancaster recalls Danny Care to the England squad following his omission from the Six Nations due to a drink driving charge.
May 10, 12:15
Tom Varndell out for 12 weeks
A foot injury will keep Tom Varndell out of action for London Wasps for around 12 weeks.
Jan 17, 12:58
