The NRL’s biggest hitters in this article look at the Parramatta Eels, South Sydney Rabbitohs, and Manley Warringah Sea Eagles With the NRL 2022 season kicking off this week we run through the teams shaping up to be the league’s title contenders that could be crowned premiers come October. Does your team look like one […] READ MORE
Author: Edward Munro-Martin
Who are the NRL’s big hitters this season? Part 1
A look at the NRL’s big hitters starts with the Sydney Roosters, Penrith Panthers, and the Melbourne Storm. With the NRL 2022 season kicking off this week we run through the teams shaping up to be the league’s title contenders that could be crowned premiers come October. Does your team look like one of the […] READ MORE
Saracens get their revenge in potential Premiership final dress rehearsal
The last time these sides faced each other, Saracens fans were left heartbroken as a controversial call led to a late penalty try for the host which clinched the match for them. This time though Saracens were able to get their revenge in what could be a Gallagher Premiership final dress rehearsal. Despite the Six […] READ MORE
Ireland v Italy: Where the focus was on the Italy red card, not the rugby
The Italy red card happened last Saturday against Ireland. Looking at just the scoreline, it was a game to forget for the Italians. However, looking deeper into the game, there was some controversy, especially regarding Italy’s red card. Law on the Italy red card needs a change but not far off FULL TIME! We score […] READ MORE
Brad Barritt: The forgotten man in Saracens’ salary-cap fallout
Brad Barritt: The forgotten man in Saracens’ salary-cap fallout The history With the news last week that Kimono House Ltd had completed their takeover of Saracens in a £32 million takeover led by the likes of former Saracen and Rugby World Cup winner, Francois Pienaar, Nigel Wray is now no longer the main man when […] READ MORE
Gallagher Premiership stars shining domestically this Six Nations
To win a championship, you need depth. And there is no greater test of that than during the Six Nations period. Here we look at the new Gallagher Premiership stars who are shining, in the absence of the Premiership’s usual leading figures. Gallagher Premiership stars shining in the Six Nations Saracens – Theo McFarland Saries […] READ MORE
Italy v England: The key battlegrounds
Italy v England preview – Both sides are coming off a loss, the players will be eager to do whatever they can to be on the other end of the scoreline come Sunday teatime. Here we look at the areas of the match that will be crucial to making that happen. Key matchup of Italy […] READ MORE
Reasons for English Rugby optimism in the 2022 Six Nations
Last Word on Rugby looks at the reasons for English Rugby optimism about the 2022 Six Nations tournament ahead. Despite a fifth-place finish last year, England will be going in with their sights set on the title. This may seem a bridge too far but, a lot has changed in the past 12 months, and […] READ MORE