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Following the cancellation of the Barbarians game against England this weekend due to the Baa-Baas squad breaking their bubble restrictions, footage has emerged of the meal, including some major Premiership stars. ‘Barbarians 12’ break covid restrictions The 12 includes the likes of Chris Robshaw, Sean Maitland, Richard Wigglesworth and Jackson Wray, some of whom have […] READ MORE
With desire to improve and expand the Guinness Pro12 being suggested by many parties, recent talk of new Pro12 rugby nations has arisen. Is this a reality? Let Last Word On Sports take a look at the pro’s and con’s of such action. PRO12 – THE SITUATION With the Guinness Pro12 in dire need of more […] READ MORE
After previously looking at who would be in the starting XV for the Lions tour, who else makes the rest of squad cut, and who crucially gets on the bench? THE BENCH (16). Loosehead Prop replacement – JACK MCGRATH An excellent youngster who is quick on his feet for a prop, but also puts in […] READ MORE
It appears the that the Lions coach will be announced by 6th September, but which players going on this summers performances will be on the Lions tour to New Zealand? Due to the physicality of the New Zealand tour a larger squad will be needed, so here is our proposed starting XV for the first Test […] READ MORE
With all three New Zealand tests lost and the midweek test vs. the Waikato Chiefs being a demolition at kindest, do Wales need coaching changes? It is fair to say that the a lot of Welsh fans right now want coaching changes of some sort, whether it be head coach, attack coach or some other change along the […] READ MORE
The Wales team versus All Blacks was announced at 12 midnight on Thursday night, but what do the Welsh think of the selection of some players new and experienced? Wales Team Versus All Blacks Announced There are two changes to the Welsh team that started against the All Blacks in the first test. This sees the […] READ MORE
With the Squad now used for the first Test of the series in New Zealand, who are the undeniable key Welsh men that must now be crucial to the sides success over this three match series? Down 1-0, Robert Rees looks over the Wales side and how they can go into Wellington with a positive […] READ MORE
The first summer test in the three match series saw Welsh injuries mount with the injury of George North, but also a minor knock it seems to Gareth Anscombe. WELSH INJURY WOES George North has been sent home with what Wales has called ”a significant tear”. He caused the All Blacks so many problems in the […] READ MORE
The first test between Wales and New Zealand is less than a fortnight away on the 11th June, but who will be the likely men to line-up for the welsh? Choosing a 15 man side at this time with the Welsh squad due to fly out to New Zealand is bearing into mind of those with […] READ MORE
As Wales prepare for the first test in Auckland on June 11th, it must be said Welsh progress wasn’t perfect to begin with, and Robert Rees asks “how much has this affected their first XV selection?” NOT IDEAL PREPARATION Wales’ horrific beating at the hands of England down at Twickenham last Sunday was far from ideal and does […] READ MORE
Rugby journalist, specializing on all things Welsh rugby, United Rugby Championship, and the Gallagher Premiership. A freelance journalist published in The Rugby Paper, Telegraph, RugbyPass et al.
Robert has a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire.
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