Rugby League
Christmas is a time for reflection and, today, we reflect once more on the State of Origin Rugby series just gone. Is the power shift for real this time? Origin history dictates that the occasional surprise win is inevitable but can the Blues now enjoy a period dominance akin to 1992-2005, after their Origin triumph […]
It is not often that Rugby Union and Rugby League fans have such conflicting match schedules, as they do on this Super Saturday. With both the All Blacks and NZ Warriors playing, it might end up as a question of sport? Which one do i watch Live? That decision is similar to other choices that […]
After an seven season hiatus from the knock-out stages, the Vodafone NZ Warriors are headed to the 2018 Telstra NRL Premiership finals. Results from this weekend, including a strong home win over the Penrith Panthers 36-16, all assisted the team to realize the potential of a successful start to the season. The win was the […]
The 2018 NRL campaign is entering a key stage of the season, with Australasia’s finest looking to finish the season as minor premiers; with a view to pressing-on and winning the Grand Final after the finals series.
Around the globe, the world of Rugby League is preparing for the run-up to various championships; from the United Kingdom to Australia. In the global context, the North American landscape is currently in-between their ‘road to the Grand Finals’ with both of the conference teams readying for 2018 USARL playoffs in early August. ‘The Golden Point’ […]
Leeds Rhinos have sacked head coach Brian McDermott following a run of seven consecutive Super League defeats. McDermott had been at Leeds Rhinos as head coach since replacing Brian McClennan at the end of the 2010 Super League season. In that time, McDermott has won four Super League Grand Finals; one League Leaders’ Shield; two […]
Two matches were played during the State of Origin annual contest in June. In an new addition, a women’s game was added; to the benefit of the game as a whole
In a move that has seen plenty of praise for the individual, former Kiwis rugby league team captain Simon Mannering has announced his retirement from the International game. Still available for his New Zealand Warrors NRL team, the 45 test capped player has chosen to let others take the opportunity for the Kiwis side. In […]
The National Rugby League (NRL) have officially launched the 2018 Holden Women’s Premiership. The four team competition has been strategically designed to establish a footprint for Women’s rugby league, with supporting International and State of Origin series leading up to the September dates [to be confirmed]
It was the perfect farewell for Cooper Cronk as the Melbourne Storm blew the Cowboys away. The 79,722 crowd at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney were treated another fantastic Grand Finale. It was the perfect storm in Sydney. Melbourne Storm Blow Cowboys Away Melbourne Storm blew away the North Queensland Cowboys in a one-sided finale […]
With the National Rugby League (NRL) competition about to begin in less than 50 days, yet another controversy is shading the build-up. News out of the United States that Jarryd Hayne is embroiled in ‘allegations’ of rape, is the preseason controversy the 2018 Telstra NRL Premiership does not need. And while that is still in the […]
New Zealand Rugby and the New Zealand Warriors rugby league club have announced that they have settled the contract impasse, regarding Etene Nanai-Seturo. That means that the teen starlets future is in the 15-man game but, it also raises questions just how it reached this point? Injunction threat over NZ7s selection Nanai-Seturo made his debut […]
Leeds Rhinos flew the flag for UK Rugby League and the Betfred Super League competition in Melbourne, Australia late last month. The World Club Challenge is used as both a barometer of the ‘North v South’ argument over league supremacy. As well as being a good warm-up for the NRL Premiership. Altogether, it was a win-win […]
Discussion in New Zealand this week, has returned to the longstanding question ‘what to do with Eden Park?’ The home of the very first Rugby World Cup, site of two RWC victories for the All Blacks and Cricket World Cup matches, but commonly thought of as poorly positioned and an ageing white elephant. All sentiment […]
The stand out fixture back in Week Two of UK Rugby League would possibly be a candidate for ‘stand out fixture of the entire season’. The Wigan Warriors v Hull FC fixture was ground breaking as it was the first ever Super League game to be played outside of Europe. Wigan gave up home advantage, with the innovative […]
At the beginning of February, the action got underway in the 2018 UK Rugby League season. After lots of goings-on off the field, at last the players can take centre stage and wet the appetite for another great season ahead. Last Word on Rugby UK-based rugby league reporter Mike Whitby begins his season long coverage, with […]
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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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