Prem Rugby Cup
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 […]
The sale of a minority interest to former Formula 1 owners CVC Capital Partners (CVC) for a reported £200m, and the first multiple club relegation battle in recent years, means the divisive issue of ring-fencing English rugby’s Gallagher Premiership is back in vogue. New contributor to Last Word on Rugby Steve Dunham, adds his voice […]
The action never stops for Gallagher Premiership sides, as Worcester Warriors, Saracens, Northampton Saints and Newcastle Falcons battled for a place in the Premiership Rugby Cup final. After two entertaining clashes Saracens and Northampton Saints came away as winners and will contest the final in March. Worcester Warriors 22 vs 38 Saracens The Warriors were […]
Gloucester’s injury-riddled season has seen their academy players step up to the mark. Players like Henry Walker, Lloyd Evans and Aaron Hinkley have all proved they’ve got what it takes. Walker and Evans spoke to the media on how they’ve developed as Gloucester Rugby academy players growing as senior squad share experience. Lloyd Evans relishing […]
With the senior team on a fixture break Tim Taylor has temporarily taken over the reins at Gloucester ahead of their final Premiership Rugby Cup pool game against Bath. As Gloucester seek knockout stage qualification Taylor will look to implement some first team players as they run back into the Gallagher Premiership. Gloucester seek knockout […]
Johan Ackermann has praised the Kingsholm crowd ahead of their Leicester game on Friday calling them ”The best supporters in the country.” The head coach has issued a rally cry to Gloucester fans to get behind their team in what will be a crunch match. Intense game ahead as Premiership Rugby returns With the Premiership […]
With the Northampton game being the last of this block of fixtures in the Premiership Rugby Cup Gloucester look ahead to the Gallagher Premiership once again with Johan Ackermann chasing momentum into the Leicester game. Robert Rees has the latest news from the Gloucester camp. Youthful involvement pleasing for future talent Despite taking a back […]
Club captain Willi Heinz is set to make a return at the weekend as Johan Ackermann gives a comprehensive overview of a Gloucester injury report. Gloucester face Northampton this Friday in the final game of the first block in the Premiership Rugby Cup. Gloucester injury report Johan Ackermann has given his Gloucester injury report ahead […]
With the majority of first team players back training Freddie Clarke and James Hanson spoke on how it’s good to be back, focusing on momentum and utilising the Northampton game as Premiership preparation begins. Clarke ready for action Having not missed a game prior to the Premiership Rugby Cup, Freddie Clarke was keen to have […]
Two weeks into the revamped English cup competition, the Premiership Rugby Cup, and it has become clear that a lot of work is still needed to shape it into an truly memorable competition. The introduction of age limits and homegrown academy requirements would help cement this as a development competition where future stars are found. […]
After the Welsh rugby sides pulled out of the Anglo-Welsh Cup last season, Premiership Rugby replaced the competition with the Premiership Rugby Cup. That new variation saw all 12 Premiership sides competing in three pools, across a shortened window of competition. The sides would play each other once and then, sides would all take part […]
Following a big win over Wasps, Charlie Chapman and Gareth Evans shared their views on the Gloucester Rugby squad depth, coaching variety and looked ahead to the Bristol Bears game this weekend. Chapman prepared for big stage Following an impressive first run out for the Gloucester senior side Charlie Chapman is looking forward to continuing his […]
Head of Academy Richard Whiffin, who is in charge of the Gloucester team in the three week Premiership Cup window has stated he intends to use the full squad available to him as the side prepare to face Bristol Bears. Short turn around not an issue for inexperienced side Despite a short turnaround ahead of […]
Debutant Cameron Terry elated with senior debut opened the scoring after just eight minutes as Gloucester ran out 31-7 victors over Wasps. Speaking after the game, Terry told us what it meant to him and what his expectations are this season. Cameron Terry elated with senior debut Having scored the opening try on his debut […]
Following Gloucester’s comfortable victory over Wasps Richard Whiffin was full of praise for his young side and the newly structured Premiership Rugby Cup. Robert Rees has all the post match reaction from Kingsholm. Whiffin praises Premiership Rugby Cup Speaking after his side’s triumph over Wasps in their first game in the new Premiership Rugby Cup, […]
Premiership Rugby Cup action kicked off at Kingsholm as Gloucester hosted Wasps. The hosts dominated from start till end in a powerful forward display, polished up with some excellent breaks by the backs. Henry Purdy looking good after an injury and Ben Vellacott marshalling the backs took them home to a comfortable victory. Gloucester thrash […]
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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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Charlie Hynes
I am a 2nd year Sports Journalism student at University of Gloucestershire. My main area is Rugby Union but coming from Yorkshire I also have an interest in League. I like to write a range of different types of articles and to get out to as many professional games as I can to build my experience. I’m excited to post my opinions and articles on the site for a sport I have had a long time burning passion for.