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The Toronto Wolfpack burst onto the rugby league scene in 2016 and after just four short years of existence, climbing the English rugby league ladder to reach the Super League. They laid the platform for the impending Ottawa Stags franchise introduction in 2021. The Wolfpack’s impact goes beyond rugby league, as it could influence other […] READ MORE
Looking back at last year’s tournament, it is enjoyable to now to isolate some of the best 2019 Rugby World Cup try highlights. So knowing the result – and still clapping our hands over South Africa’s fine achievement – Last Word on Rugby dove into the video files, and found some gems that we considered […] READ MORE
As the end of the decade approaches it is a prime moment to look back and reflect on a scintillating 10 years of rugby. Years of quality football from both hemispheres, where a singular Team of the Decade conversation is a recognition of the sport, and of the game. Our senior writers and management have […] READ MORE
It’s been a somewhat difficult year for Wales in rugby. The always-competitive side was declared on this very site to be a dark horse for World Cup glory in Japan, and it wasn’t an outlandish idea. Aside from the typical heavyweight contenders, Wales looked to be fielding one of the strongest teams in the competition. […] READ MORE
Known as one of the pinnacle events on the World Rugby HSBC Sevens Series, the 2019 Dubai Sevens is a sure bet for both entertainment, and a celebration for the 50th-anniversary tournament. If you watch Rugby or bet on it at sites like Betway, then you are sure to find a featured match, odds or […] READ MORE
Looking ahead to the next challenge for the England rugby side, that will come as a welcome relief. Players who might have missed their goals in Japan, maybe well-placed for a ‘Six Nations assault’ in 2020. England were crushed in the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final by South Africa, suffering a humbling 32-12 defeat at […] READ MORE
Fans around the world are just seeing the velocity and extreme nature of Cyclone Hagibis, as it descends on the 2019 Rugby World Cup. It has seen teams wading through flooded water, and World Rugby ‘ducking’ for cover. Teams have found themselves at the mercy of the Typhoon; just as their fans and residents of […] READ MORE
The Rugby World Cup in Japan is underway, and a few elite teams have looked seriously impressive in the early stages of the tournament. After enjoying the first round of fixtures, Last Word on Rugby has looked closely at the results, and found a shortlist of top performers. An agreement has been reached, and these […] READ MORE
With the calendar now ticking down in mere hours until the opening of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the host nation has opened its arms to each nation, with official team welcomes highlighting the how close fans are to witnessing the opening matches. Last Word on Rugby brings you a storyboard of footage and pictures […] READ MORE
With the calendar page now showing September, the 2019 Rugby World Cup is now clearly in sight. Soon Rugby World Cup news will be front and center for this, and many other rugby websites globally. To consolidate our preparations, Last Word on Rugby brings you a full roundup of all the news, squad announcements, and […] READ MORE
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