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A wasp is any insect of the narrow-waisted suborder Apocrita of the order Hymenoptera which is neither a bee nor an ant; this excludes the broad-waisted sawflies (Symphyta), which look somewhat like wasps, but are in a separate suborder. The wasps do not constitute a clade, a complete natural group with a single ancestor, as bees and ants are deeply nested within the wasps, having evolved from wasp ancestors. Wasps that are members of the clade Aculeata can sting their prey.

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Wasps demise is 'heartbreaking' - Dawson Former England and British & Irish Lions scrum-half Matt Dawson tells BBC Sport that to see his old club Wasps potentially disappear is "heartbreaking". BBC Sport - Published on May 19, 2023
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Worcester fans' group rallies against Wasps move A Worcester fans' group has urged the Rugby Football Union to reject Wasps' bid to play at Warriors' Sixways ground. BBC Sport - Published on May 9, 2023
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Worcester agree Wasps move to Sixways in principle New Worcester Warriors owners Atlas Group say at a meeting with supporters that there is agreement in principle for Wasps to play at Sixways. BBC Sport - Published on February 18, 2023
RFU approves Wasps' place in Championship The RFU confirms that Wasps - currently without a home - will play in next season's Championship but Worcester will not take part. BBC Sport - Published on February 15, 2023
What next for beleaguered Worcester and Wasps? What does the immediate future hold for homeless Wasps and currently 'nameless' Worcester Warriors? BBC Sport - Published on February 14, 2023	Wasps crowd-funding for upcoming Premier 15s fixtures Wasps Women are crowd-funding in order to afford travel and accommodation for upcoming Premier 15s fixtures. BBC Sport - Published on February 7, 2023
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RFU rejects Worcester plan for league return Worcester's application to return to professional rugby next season is rejected by the RFU, but Wasps are approved. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2022	Wasps & Worcester decisions expected by Christmas The RFU remains flexible over the planned takeovers at Wasps and Worcester but "expect a decision ahead of Christmas". BBC Sport - Published on December 12, 2022
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