2003 RWC Anniversary: Simon Shaw

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It’s been 20 years since England were crowned 2003 Rugby World Cup champions, and Last Word on Rugby caught up with one of the successful squad members Simon Shaw. 2003 Rugby World Cup Anniversary: Simon Shaw Simon Shaw shared with Larissa Falls his favourite moments and memories from the 2003 triumph, and looked ahead to […] READ MORE


2003 RWC Anniversary: Matt Giteau

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Hard to fathom that this year’s Rugby World Cup brings up the 20-year anniversary since the 2003 RWC tournament in Australia. A contest where Wallabies playmaker Matt Giteau would be involved in one of the more epic finales in all RWC folklore. The 40-year-old was then in his early career with the Australian national team, […] READ MORE


14 Facts from Top14 Round Three

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The weird, the wacky, the numbers and names, we’ve got the Top14 Round Three covered. Larissa Falls delves deep to look at the best facts and figures from the French domestic league competition from last weekend’s action.  14 Facts from Top14 Round Three There were five multiple-try scorers in Top14 Round Three action last weekend: […] READ MORE


RWC Anniversary: 2007 Memories with Mamuka Gorgodze

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RWC Anniversary: 2007 Memories with Mamuka Gorgodze It’s been exactly 16 years since France last hosted the Rugby World Cup tournament. I was lucky enough to interview former 2007 competitor and Georgian international back-rower, Mamuka Gorgodze, as he takes us down memory lane and looks towards this years’ campaign.    What are your memories of […] READ MORE


14 Fun Facts from Top14 Round Two

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From the sublime to the ridiculous, the really good to the really Really good, 14 fun facts emerged after Round Two of the French Top14. Larissa Falls has continued an off-piste recap of the opening weekend’s results. #TOP14 – J2🎥 Découvre le classement des plus beaux essais de la journée ! 5⃣ P. Barassi | […] READ MORE


14 Fun Facts from Top14 Round One

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From the weird to the wonderful, the bizarre to the best, 14 fun facts emerged after Round One of the French Top14, Larissa Falls has created a recap of the opening weekend’s results. Encore une masterclass du maestro bayonnais pour cette ouverture du championnat 🔥Dis-nous lequel de ces deux drops tu as préféré 👇#TOP14 @Lopezcamille64 […] READ MORE


2023/24 Top14 Analysis: Part 2/2

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FEATURE: The Top 14 is only three days away and is starting on Friday August 18. Here is a detailed 2023/24 Top14 analysis of the teams competing in the 2023/2024 league this year. This part two of a two-part French Top14 analysis series includes what each team did last year, what are the arrivals, departures, […] READ MORE


2023/24 French Top14 analysis: Part 1/2

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 FEATURE: Essential 2023/24 French Top14 analysis before the competition kicks off this week.  Last Word on Rugby contributor Larissa Falls has done a ‘deep dive’ to bring you the most comprehensive guide for the 2023/24 season, analysing all 14 competing teams. 2023/24 French Top 14 analysis: Part 1 of 2 Part 1 of 2 is […] READ MORE


RWC Anniversary: 2007 Memories with Todd Clever

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It’s been exactly 16 years since France last hosted the Rugby World Cup tournament. Larissa Falls interviewed former 2007 competitor and hard-hitting USA International Back-Rower, Todd Clever, as he takes us down memory lane and looks toward the 2031 Rugby World Cup to be held in the United States. Todd Clever: RWC Anniversary 2007 Memories […] READ MORE


RWC Anniversary: 2007 Memories with Victor Matfield

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It’s been exactly 16 years since France last hosted the Rugby World Cup tournament. Larissa Falls chatted with former Springbok legend and Champion of that 2007 competition, Victor Matfield, as he takes us down memory lane and looks towards this years campaign.  RWC Anniversary: 2007 Memories with Victor Matfield What are your memories of France […] READ MORE