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The New York City rugby league team was unveiled on Tuesday, March. 10. Unlike Toronto and Ottawa though, the New York City team launch was in Liverpool, England and not in New York City or – its planned base of Harrison, New Jersey. A unique approach, yet respective of the competition where the side will […]
In the week where Nigel Wray stood down from his role as Chairman of Saracens, his team put in a performance he would have been proud of. The game finished 62-5 with the north-London side dominating proceedings from start to finish. Except for a wonderful individual score from Ed Fidow, Worcester Warriors never had a […]
Ben Earl put in a seriously impressive display in Saracens home win against Bristol Bears. The young flanker has been touted for an England call-up and displays like today will only help his chances. FULL TIME ⚫️ 47 🐻 13#TogetherSaracens pic.twitter.com/J5JnPGjzgp — Saracens Rugby Club (@Saracens) December 21, 2019 Try Out of Nothing for Bristol […]
When compiling our list of Rugby Highlights, all the contributions were both personal, and a mix of popular and particular. Just like every rugby-conversation though, it is a mix of the most popular, and the most enjoyable moments across another great 12 months for Last Word on Rugby. Rugby Highlights of 2019 – LWOR top […]
Following their historic match against the Barbarians at the Principality Stadium, Wales women’s head coach Chris Horsman and captain Siwan Lillicrap discussed the future of the women’s game and the strategic plan it has. Barbarians’ game of two halves Chris Horsman (CH): “Yeah, in the first half there were some defensive errors and we didn’t […]
Wayne Pivac took charge of his first Wales game on Saturday as they defeated Warren Gatland’s Barbarians. Robert Rees brings you all the latest from the Welsh camp as Pivac gave his reaction post-match. Pleasing debut for Pivac’s crew “It’s fantastic from our point of view, the game itself, we’ve had a week together now […]
Following Warren Gatland‘s last outing at the Principality Stadium as head coach of the Barbarians he spoke of how grateful he was of the opportunity to come back and say thank you to Wales one last time. Gatland was joined by fellow outgoing coach Robin McBryde as they spoke to the media following Saturday’s historic […]
Last season would have been regarded as a disappointing season by Wasps’s standards in recent years. They finished eighth in the Premiership, just missing Heineken Champions Cup Rugby playoffs. This was a disappointment but Director of Rugby Dai Young believes they have a better foundation this season. Wasps had to compete with a number of […]
After an amazing run in the pool games, South Africa is feeling excited and at the same time scared to be facing Japan in the quarter finals against a strong Japan team at their own back yard. Speaking at a media conference in Tokyo earlier today, coach Rassie Erasmus said it wasn’t a big surprise. […]
Exeter Chiefs face Bristol Bears in their final Premiership Rugby Cup group game and their Derby-Day match. They do so in the knowledge that a win is their only chance to progress to the semi-finals. However, this Premiership Rugby Cup Derby-Day is about more than just the result. With most teams using these weeks as […]
Building his rugby knowledge ‘on the job’ is 2019 Harbour Rugby assistant coach Sam Ward. Part of the leadership group in the Mitre 10 Cup Championship – it is one steep learning curve that the assistant coach is fully embracing. While 2019 has not yet been full of highs, a sweet victory over Manawatu on […]
Having joined up with Indigo Group Premiership side RGC1404 late this summer having been released from his role at the Bridgend Ravens, Matt Silva discussed how he tries to make an impression at the North Walian club. Short pre-season for Silva Discussing his short time with the Gogs Silva said, “It’s gone really well. It’s […]
Ebbw Vale head coach Greg Woods talks to Last Word on Rugby about how his side’s pre-season efforts have gone, and how pleased he is with the youthful squad ahead of the 2019/20 Indigo Group Premiership. Productive pre-season for the Vale Discussing his sides pre-season efforts – which have gone on for around two months […]
Speaking ahead of their opening Indigo Group Premiership fixture against RGC, Merthyr coach Gavin Dacey spoke of their intentions this season and Dale McIntosh to Namibia. Later pre-season start for the ‘Ironmen’ Discussing his club’s pre-season, Dacey explained how it’s been shorter than normal, “It’s gone well, a little bit shorter than we usually have, […]
Speaking at the Indigo Group Premiership launch at The Wern, Pontypridd centre Dafydd Lockyer set out his club’s aims for the season, and looked forward to a more competitive league in it’s new 12-team guise. Friday’s derby match sets the tone for Pontypridd Discussing Ponty’s pre-season efforts and looking ahead to Friday’s TV game at […]
Ahead of the Abreravon Welsh Premiership 2019/20 season start, star player Joe Tomalin-Reeves and head coach Jason Hyatt look forward to a competitive season with a strong squad. Last Word on Rugby attended the official Indigo Group Premiership launch, with access to players and coaches. Robert Rees tackles the upcoming Aberavon Welsh Premiership goals and […]
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Warren Gatland has had his say on the Rugby World Cup in France in his recent UK Daily Telegraph article. Wales failed to progress beyond the last eight not because they were outfought and outthought. Rather that there is something wrong with the rules of the game, and how it is played at the highest […]
In a look back, Last Word on Rugby views the Rugby Heroes and Villains for 2023. Not focused entirely on one or the other – balanced in as how the sport of rugby union is a team-based game; as much as for individuals who can shine or be villainised for their contributions. Over the last […]
The 2023 Rugby Canada women’s team might be seen as one of the best years in the national team’s history. There were many highlights for the national team, including playing the Pacific Four Series in the nation’s capital in the summer. 2023 Rugby Canada women’s team: Finished second in the WXV 1 competition Strengths Players […]
Rugby League players are a talented and fearless bunch, so it only stands to reason that amongst them are some unusual hobbies. If you’ve ever wondered what some of the most exciting rugby league players in the world get up to in their spare time, or get up to now that they’ve retired, then we’ve […]
The Champions Cup game of the Stade Français vs Leicester game will take place on Sunday at 12:30 PM ET. This will be the first group-stage game for Stade Français Paris after the Leicester Tigers won on December 10 against the Stormers. While Stade Français lost on the road against the Sale Sharks, it will […]
The two most impressive teams this past week in European Professional Rugby Club (EPRC) competition were perhaps the Harlequin F.C. and the Exeter Chiefs. And in those games, Marcus Smith and Will Joseph were superb in Harlequins’ scintillating win over Racing 92 in Paris. On Saturday afternoon, the Chiefs were equally impressive in downing mighty […]
If you love a stat or fact, then you’ve come to the right place! After the French Top14 Round Nine concludes, LWOS adds to your weekend’s enjoyment. 14 Fun Facts of Top14 Round Nine Larissa Falls continues her series breaking down the names and numbers from Round Nine of the French Top14. Après un énorme combat, […]
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Raheem Bashir started blogging on a Gmail site called Blogger and has covered sporting events in rugby union/league and soccer. Since then he has become the Last Word on Sports writer for rugby, soccer, and previously basketball. He is also a member of the North American Soccer Reporters and The Rugby Union Writers’ Club.
Raheem graduated from George Brown College with a Digital Media Marketing Post-Grad Certificate in 2019. From the same college, Raheem also did a post-grad certificate in Sport and Event Marketing in 2017. Lastly, he did an undergrad Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto in 2016.