This ground-breaking head concussion study across Premiership and Championship rugby will run alongside the existing HIA off field screen that will be for a fixed period of ten minutes. READ MORE
Author: Scott Hornell, Managing Editor
Next Step Hardest Yet for Harbour Rugby in M10 Cup Premiership
From such a great start, the Harbour Rugby side’s next step of their 2017 Mitre 10 Cup Premiership season is the ‘hardest yet’. On Sunday, they face Auckland at QBE Stadium. Last Word on Rugby spoke with Tom Coventry leading up to the ‘Battle of the Bridge’. The Mitre 10 (M10) Cup competition is in […] READ MORE
World Cup Title Number Five: What Changes for Women’s Rugby in NZ
After the New Zealand Black Ferns rugby team achieved their fifth World Championship in 20 years, the plaudits and respect is well deserved. They; along with all the competing teams in Ireland, are enjoying a wave of support in the game. And one would hope that Women’s rugby in NZ can replicate that support. Like […] READ MORE
The Rugby Championship Scoreboard – Round Two Results
With the second round of matches in The Rugby Championship completed, the standings have not changed. South Africa and New Zealand collected wins, however Australia gained a losing bonus point. That could prove important, when it comes to to the final round. Important as much in the points accumulated, but also in how the win/loss […] READ MORE
Change in Tactics Wins New Zealand Black Ferns WRWC2017 Title
The applause is still ringing around Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, after the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup final. It was a change in tactics that allowed the New Zealand Black Ferns to win their fifth World Cup title – winning 32-41 over England. But it seemed like the Kiwi women would be outsmarted by England […] READ MORE
Dane Coles Returns for 50th Test
In his 50th test for New Zealand, Dane Coles Returns from an extended period on the sidelines with concussion injury. We look at his impact and career READ MORE
New Significance for Meads Cup in Heartland Rugby Championship 2017
There will undoubtedly be a new significance for the Meads Cup in the Heartland Rugby Championship, 2017. In the wake of the passing of the trophies namesake, teams competing in the top division of the Championship will all seek to honour Sir Colin Meads. The Mitre 10 Heartland Championship is the provincial ‘heartland’ competition. Sides […] READ MORE
Western Force Court Injunction Halts Super Rugby Cull – For Now
A Supreme Court judge has confirmed the Western Force court injunction to appeal the Australian Rugby Union’s (ARU) decision to discard the Super Rugby franchise. That will create an unprecedented legal battle that has disrupted the plans of SANZAAR [for now]. The legal wrangling was brought about by the ARU call to select the Melbourne Rebels […] READ MORE
New World Rugby Awards Panel a Veritable Who’s Who of the Game
Several of the world’s elite former International rugby players have been included in a new World Rugby Awards panel announced by the governing body this week. Headed by Agustín Pichot (see main picture), and including men and women at the top of the sport. Like World Cup winners Richie McCaw, George Gregan and Maggie Alphonsi, as […] READ MORE
The Four Strongest Survive–Women’s Rugby World Cup Semifinals
The clock is counting down. As Day Four of the 2017 Rugby World Cup restarts the competition today, the Women’s teams will all feel the nerves. Over the last two weeks, sides have established their credentials, and the four strongest teams survive to tackle the Women’s Rugby World Cup Semifinals. 2017 Rugby World Cup Semifinals […] READ MORE