Wasps Ladies
| Full name | Wasps Ladies Football Club |
|---|---|
| Union | RFU |
| Nickname(s) | Wasps |
| Founded | 1984 |
Wasps Ladies Football Club is a women's rugby union based in Acton, London, England.[1] They were founded in 1984 and play in the Women's Premiership.[2][3][4] They are the women's team of Wasps FC, affiliated to English Premiership team Wasps.[1][5] They play their home matches at Wasps FC's Twyford Avenue Sports Ground.[6]
History
Wasps Ladies was founded in 1984 by Sue Martineau and have played in the top flight of English women's rugby union since 1991[1][5] as they were not involved in the first season of the Women's Premiership in 1990.[7] In 1992, they won the Women's National 7s title.[8] They have won league titles including three consecutive wins between 2001 and 2004,[9] including a league and cup double in 2004.[10] Aside of their local rivalries with fellow London clubs Saracens Women and Richmond Women, Wasps Ladies also have a rivalry with Bristol Ladies, formally Clifton Ladies.[11] Wasps Ladies run two teams with Wasps Ladies II playing in Championship 2 South West after being relegated from Championship 1 South in 2013.[12]
Being affiliated to Wasps, Wasps Ladies have played matches at former Wasps' home ground, Adams Park in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.[13] Wasps Ladies also take part in charity games, including playing against Guernsey Ladies in Sark.[14]
Notable players
Wasps Ladies have provided a number of players for international teams. Sue Day and Shelley Rae played for both Wasps Ladies and the England women's national rugby union team. Stephanie TeOhaere-Fox played for both Wasps Ladies and the New Zealand women's national rugby union team.[2]
References
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