The Wales versus Australia match resulted in a narrow win for the hosts. Yet the fallout from ‘scars’ on World Rugby laws and interpretations will take a mild winter to heal. Wales hand in a ‘two wins from four’ scorecard for the Autumn Nations Series, which is probably about par. Due to player unavailability and […] READ MORE
Author: Thomas Booth
Wales win Fiji test yet, there are ‘more questions than answers’ for Pivac
This game left the viewer with more questions than answers with regard to Wales’ progress. The hosts Wales did win this Fiji test yet, the topics and conversation continued with an improving Fijian national team providing a stern test for Wales. Of note, the two teams meet once more in the group stages of the […] READ MORE
Should Wales embrace the plucky loser tag?
Should Wales embrace the plucky loser tag? Everyone respects a trier, do they not? Before we look at what this tag means and whether it applies to Wales or not, let’s examine some of the talking points from Saturday’s early evening game. Should Wales embrace the plucky loser tag? Wales were much improved on their […] READ MORE
Is it make or break time for Pivac’s Wales?
Is it make or break time for Pivac’s Wales? The Welsh international men’s rugby team are coming off the back of a thumping 54-16 loss to the All-Blacks. Yes, at one stage Wales were less than scores away from New Zealand but however you want to dress the result up, it was a resounding loss. […] READ MORE
Time for Welsh rugby to revive the spirit of Carwyn James?
Time for Welsh rugby to revive the spirit of Carwyn James? Coaching analysis ahead of the Autumn International opener against NZ. READ MORE
Golden opportunity; Moana Pasifika to play at Mt Smart Stadium until 2028
Back in April of this year, news came out that two Pacific Island teams (Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika) had been granted conditional licenses to play in the proposed Super Rugby tournament of 2022. Assured of competition of the highest levels, it was received with great enthusiasm from Apia, to Nukilofa, and as far as […] READ MORE
Exeter Chiefs club statement
Exeter Chiefs club statement. Analysing Tony Rowe's words issued on the Chiefs website on Wednesday the 22nd of September. READ MORE
Grav – A Welsh centre’s story
'Grav' - A Welsh Centre's story. The Torch Theatre's play about Ray Gravell's life is adapted for Welsh language TV channel S4C. READ MORE
Exeter Chiefs Rugby 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership focus
Gallagher Premiership Rugby is just weeks away from beginning. Here at Last Word on Rugby, we’re turning the microscope on to all the major competing sides and focusing on Devon’s Exeter Chiefs. The former Championship winning club was bested in the final playoff match. One that will be remembered for the sheer excitement and to-and-fro […] READ MORE
Southern Hemisphere Rugby World Cup stranglehold is not unbreakable
Can the Southern Hemisphere World Cup stranglehold be broken? A look ahead to France 2023 and what Northern Hemisphere nations need to do. READ MORE