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Into its third round of action, Gallagher Premiership Rugby returns to the full ‘Limelight status’ after the RWC finale last weekend. It can stand clearly under the lights, so to speak. Three times that clubs have been without their representative players, all either completing or about to finalize commitments with their national sides; England ended […]
Slightly later than usual this week, as Andy had the cheek to go away to Amsterdam for a few days! He’s cleared his head now, returning to ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod and just like the Autumn Internationals, we are back with a bang! Big Story Roundup In the news there is only one place […]
Another fantastic episode of ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod for you this week. We return from our European tour to focus on domestic rugby in the UK & Ireland, as well as the start of the Anglo-Welsh Cup. Big Story Roundup On this week’s show, we chat about a potential ‘Yarde sale’ at Quins and ‘a […]
As rugby pundits start to summarise 2021, there is one competition which will hardly garner a footnote. It’s fair to say, the Premiership Rugby Cup fails to garner significant ticket sales or mainstream attention. If you look through the last cup finals, only two had a crowd of over 10,000. A Rugby FA Cup it […]
Already a ‘groundbreaker’ in her chosen industry, Premiership referee Sara Cox now seals her place with the appointment as head referee for this weekend’s Harlequins v Worcester Warriors fixture. To be the very first female Premiership Rugby referee is an incredible achievement. yet for Sara Cox, it is not the first time this professional official […]
In the second of our new series, Last Word on Rugby will be refocusing attention on the Gallagher Premiership ahead of the 2021/22 season. This time the focus is on Bristol Bears, who will be hoping to recover from their agonising play-off semi-final defeat, after finishing top of the league. Biggest departure The loan duo […]
In the first of a new series, Last Word on Rugby will be refocusing attention on the Gallagher Premiership ahead of the 2021/22 season. Under the spotlight to start is Bath Rugby, who will be hoping for a much better campaign 2020/21, where they finished seventh. Biggest departure Several dependable squad members have departed, including […]
The Anglo-Welsh Cup semi-finals took place this weekend against the backdrop of the penultimate Six Nations weekend, with the tournament taking on a distinct West Country feel, ahead of the Anglo-Welsh Cup final next week. Gloucester will host a southwest derby as Bath face Exeter in the Cup final next weekend. Both matches were decided […]
Gloucester were truly on form as they demolished London Irish 47-7 at Kingsholm but who were the stand-out individuals amongst the teams? Robert Rees gives the Gloucester V London Irish player ratings. Read how the match went with Last Word on Rugby’s report here. Gloucester Forwards 1.Val Rapava Ruskin – 8 – Got his first […]
Tim Taylor confirmed that Gloucester remain fit and have no fresh injury worries, despite Henry Purdy leaving the field in the second half for what looked like a dead leg. This will be good news for Gloucester fans as they head into a vital Saracens test next Friday. No injury News ahead of vital Saracens […]
Gloucester fielded a strong side in their Anglo Welsh Cup tie at home to London Irish compared to their opponents who had 10 changes to their side. It was expected therefore that Gloucester would dominate London Irish. Gloucester Dominate London Irish – Anglo Welsh Cup Edgy Start from Both Sides The first 20 minutes were […]
Six months late, but the first silverware of the 2019/20 English season has been claimed. Sale Sharks won the Premiership Rugby Cup final, beating Harlequins 27-19. Sale Sharks win Premiership Rugby Cup Final The game ignited after a yellow card for Harlequins’ Stephan Lewies, with Sale scoring ten points during the sin-bin period. Hooker Curtis […]
A young Gloucester Rugby coaching team has been assembled and confirmed with today’s announcement that Dom Waldouck will take up the position of defence coach. Even ignoring the Coronavirus pandemic, it has been a whirlwind three months at Kingsholm. First the departure of Johan Ackermann, followed by David Humphreys and Rory Teague, left a huge […]
With the rugby season up in the air it could do with looking at cricket’s Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in order to decide future fixtures – if they can’t be played due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In order to finalize the tables, and ensure fair and proper qualification for the subsequent European competitions a year later, this […]
Having only signed a senior contract at the start of the season, a string of exciting performances have earned young Wasps starlet Jacob Umaga a new upgraded contract. The new deal comes after a man of the match performance in last weekends 32-14 Challenge Cup victory over Agen. Umaga scored 12 points and produced a […]
Premiership Rugby has confirmed charges have been brought against Saracens Rugby Club for alleged breaches of the Premiership Rugby Salary Cap. They have been docked 35 points for the 2019/20 season. Charges for past three seasons The charges, which relate to the seasons 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19, were brought in June 2019 following a nine-month […]
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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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