Rugby League
Saturday, October 5 is a day no Wolfpack fan will ever forget. It was the day that saw the Toronto Wolfpack promoted to the Super League. A day that the Wolfpack achieved their key ambition; of achieving tier-one Super League elevation within their short four-year history. According to ESPN, Eric Perez’s main goal was to […]
Prior to the team’s home Betfred Championship final match on October 5, we look at the what a great job marketing the Toronto Wolfpack did to grow their brand Developing a franchise from the ground up, the Toronto Wolfpack engaged their fans through several initiatives; including introducing themselves through YouTube and publicizing local rugby players […]
With the 2019 Super League playoffs starting 19 September, Last Word On Rugby are previewing the upcoming matches in what is sure to be ‘another classic’ end to the season. Our resident rugby leagueresident rugby league writer Sam Harris. examines the team standings, player’s and each club’s ‘Road to the Grand Final’. 🍒 @WiganWarriorsRL know […]
With the 2019 NRL finals starting 13 September, and Last Word On Rugby are elated to preview the upcoming matches in what is sure to be ‘another classic’ end to the season. The teams’ finals history The top eight for the finals is: Melbourne Storm, Sydney Roosters, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Canberra Raiders, Paramatta Eels, Manly […]
Over the road from England Rugby HQ sits the Twickenham Stoop, home of the Harlequins. A staple of the Premiership since the start of the professional era, The Stoop has had the honour of being the home of three Premiership teams at various times. Aside from Harlequins, both London Irish and London Scottish have also […]
The battle to for Super League survival is intense as its ever been with four teams all separated by points difference. Sam Harris looks at how the rest of the season could pan out and which teams will survive. Super League Survival The Current Table 9th Leeds Rhinos Played 20 Points 14 10th Huddersfield Giants […]
It is Ready, Set, Go; in preparations for another season of representative rugby league. The traditional State of Origin 2019 looks set to add new names to its long and storied history in Australia. Not only Australia though, as this form of rep league is as popular in New Zealand and England, as it always […]
The Super League Magic Weekend is where an entire round is played over one weekend, at the same venue. A great experience for fans unfamiliar with the game. The aim is to promote the sport and since its inception in 2007, has been held at many different stadiums. This season’s will played over the weekend […]
With the game of women’s rugby league in England growing rapidly and the season beginning on 7 April, fans can again support their favourite team. Last Word On Rugby decided to take a look at how it started and the progress made. Kicking off Women’s Rugby League in England Bradford Bulls’ women helped to get […]
The first match in the history of Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) took place just over a year ago. Last Word on Rugby looks at what this concept has achieved and future plans. What is Physical Disability Rugby League? PDRL is a nine-a-side version of the game with two 25 minute halves but drop goals and […]
Under huge financial pressure, and after being relegated to the Championship in 2018, the Chesire community are hoping to save the Widnes Rugby League Club from Liquidation by creating a ‘Go Fund Me’ charitable fund. News over the last few days has revealed that the Widnes Vikings board of Directors had declared for voluntary administration. […]
Just over a week ago, the venues for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) were announced. The hosting nation will be England, with the 32 teams competing across the Northern Powerhouse counties, in October and November [approximately two years away]. Last Word On Rugby decided to run the rule over the host cities and […]
With the first round of fixtures in the Super League and Championship completed, Last Word On Rugby decided to choose the best performing team from each league, as their seasons begin with positive results. Super League team of the week London Broncos On their return to Super League after five years absence, London Broncos produced […]
With the 2019 Super League season starting on Friday, Last Word On Rugby thought it an opportune time to mention five players to keep an eye out for, throughout the campaign. 2019 Super League: Players to watch Blake Austin The stand-off signed for Warrington in July and is seen as the man to help them […]
The 2019 Super League season starts January 31st, and is set to be the most competitive year in European rugby league in recent years. There have been impressive signings throughout the league, with marquee players joining from the NRL. Therefore, Last Word on Rugby decided to look at how the season could pan out. Team-by-team […]
What will you be watching in 2019 – the 15-man game or the 13-man game? Rugby Union v League; the age-old challenge for footy fans’ support. With preseason games soon to be scheduled, the 2019 season is nearly upon us. Will union still draw viewers or is league the more attractive option? In the Southern […]
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Ever found yourself in a chat with a rugby-mad buddy, only to be baffled by the lingo and the rules? Let’s start unscrambling that confusion by diving into the world of the National Rugby League (NRL) – the premier global competition in Rugby League.
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, Site Manager
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.