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Bryan Habana retires from rugby at the end of the current European season. The Springbok star leaves his fans with many fond memories after a stellar career. Bryan Habana Retires The long-serving wing took to Instagram to make the announcement to his many fans. So it’s my turn to say Thank You: . The inevitable […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Week 10 featured home wins for the Sharks and Bulls as well as an important away win in Sydney for the Lions. Super Rugby Week 10 This week, we witnessed a very impressive away performance by the Lions, a decent home win by the Bulls and a concerning slug-fest between the Sharks and […] READ MORE
The Vodacom Bulls confounded most pundits opinions by blunting the Cell C Sharks at a wet and sparsely populated Johnson Kings Park in Durban in their Super Rugby 2018 match. Super Rugby 2018: Vodacom Bulls Defeat Cell C Sharks in Durban This was the only match that the South African franchises were involved in this […] READ MORE
Most rugby fans will have their own list of who they regard as one season wonders in rugby. The guy who was on top of the rugby world for just one season. One Season Wonders With the help of some of our followers on social media, we have arrived at a shortlist of these one […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Week 8 offered some hope to two of the three franchises that were in action this weekend. The Sharks came close to pulling off a second win on tour, and the Lions put the Stormers to the sword in Johannesburg. Super Rugby Week 8 Hurricanes 38 Cell C Sharks 37 Hurricanes: Tries: Jordy Barrett, […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Week 6 delivered a single win for the South African teams, along with some key talking points we need to address in our analysis of the weekend’s performances. Super Rugby Week 6 Crusaders 33 Vodacom Bulls 14 Crusaders – Tries: Scott Barrett, Codie Taylor, Jack Goodhue (2), George Bridge Conversions: Mitchell Hunt (4) Vodacom […] READ MORE
In Super Rugby Week 5, the South African teams provided a mixed bag of performances; both in winning and losing. Super Rugby Week 5: Key Talking Points Chiefs 41 Vodacom Bulls 28 Chiefs – Tries: Johnny Fa’auli, Brodie Retallick (2), Mitchell Brown, Solomon Alaimano, Anton Lienert-Brown; Conversions: Damian McKenzie (3); Penalty: McKenzie Vodacom Bulls – Tries: Warrick Gelant, Divan Rossouw (2), Handre Pollard; Cons: […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Week 4 turned out to be a bleak weekend for the South African teams, with only the Cell C Sharks being able to record a win. Super Rugby Week 4 Last Word on Rugby takes a brief look at the result of each game. Highlanders 33 DHL Stormers 15 Highlanders – Tries: Liam Squire, Aaron […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Week 3 saw the DHL Stormers and Cell C Sharks deliver disappointing results, while the Vodacom Bulls and Emirates Lions presented an entertaining though mostly one-sided affair. Super Rugby Week 3 This week saw all four of the South African franchises in action, with the Cell C Sharks enjoying the bye last weekend. […] READ MORE
The return of Rassie Erasmus to South African rugby as Director of Rugby was announced back in June 2017. As time passed by, it became evident that he would also be taking over the reigns of the Springbok Head Coach as well. This was finally announced during a press conference on 1 March 2018. Rassie […] READ MORE
Ryan is the Managing Editor at Last Word on Rugby and resides in Johannesburg, South Africa. He specializes in opinion pieces relating to International rugby, Super Rugby and domestic rugby in South Africa.
His career highlights include being granted media accreditation for the Rugby World Cup tournament.