Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
It is with real sadness, that Last Word on Rugby bid farewell to a dear friend and contributor. Jovilisi Waqa. Our Rugby Sevens Guru and the cornerstone of the sites Pacifica rugby content. It is to our friend Jovi, that we say ‘Vinaka Vakalevu’ our friend. Jovi was to the rugby sevens coverage for LWOR, […] READ MORE
With the 2019 World Cup just a few weeks away the England squad is being finalized. As Eddie Jones has confirmed his squad selection, it is clear that it will be built around Owen Farrell. 2003 World Cup winner Neil Back has called Farrell “undoubtedly England’s most valuable player,” stating that England would have to play differently […] READ MORE
Rugby World Cup 2019 is fast approaching. The international tournament is going to see various countries battle it out for the prestigious title. And if you are on Betway, you are surely looking forward to it. Yes, just like other games on Betway, the Betway rugby betting is going to be popular, and Betway will […] READ MORE
A surprise announcement saw the London Irish English rugby club’s Guinness sponsorship agreement has been canceled, as a direct result of their signing of ‘under fire’ Irish player Paddy Jackson. 25-cap Irish International Paddy Jackson was at the center of court proceedings in 2016, with unproven allegations of rape now having a counter-effect on his […] READ MORE
It is Ready, Set, Go; in preparations for another season of representative rugby league. The traditional State of Origin 2019 looks set to add new names to its long and storied history in Australia. Not only Australia though, as this form of rep league is as popular in New Zealand and England, as it always […] READ MORE
With Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan fast approaching, we have to wonder who the real contenders are. The All Blacks are overwhelming favourites. Are there any real challengers to them or will it be a third straight Rugby World Cup win for the New Zealanders? Rugby World Cup 2019 We take a look at […] READ MORE
The Crusaders continue to be favourites to win the Super Rugby 2019 competition, despite two rounds that produced only two points toward their title quest. Super Rugby 2019 favourites The game between the Crusaders and the Highlanders on 16 March was canceled after the terror attacks in Christchurch. The teams shared the points [recording two […] READ MORE
With the Six Nations having passed us by, the next thing to look forward to is the biggest Rugby event of them all. Rugby World Cup 2019 is being held in Japan from the 20th September to the 2nd November, with over 20 nations competing. New Zealand are the reigning world champions, having won in 2011 and then […] READ MORE
It’s a longstanding question and one that has no definitive answer; can American football players hack it in rugby or vice versa? Lovers of rugby will say that NFL American Football players lack the stamina to play over 80 minutes while NFL fans may feel that rugby players lack the tactical discipline to succeed in […] READ MORE
England will head into the Six Nations as distinct ‘second favourites’ following a challenging year for Eddie Jones’ men. With the 2019 championship only a matter of a few weeks away, we begin assessing England Rugby’s chances. Their struggles began when Ireland beat them 13-9 in Dublin on the final day of the 2017 Six Nations, […] READ MORE
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