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Day three of the 2019 McDonalds Coral Coast Sevens will see the start of the I Wau men’s competition, with local side Tabadamu chasing their maiden title. The mix of 16 invited and local-based sides is what is popular about the CC7s tournament. Based on the fun of playing sevens in Fiji, teams like Police […]
With only a few weeks to go before the start of the 2018/19 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, sees last season’s men’s runners-up Fiji names strong squads for the Oceania Rugby Sevens Championships. That will be the perfect warm up to the new season, with fellow Sevens Series giants Australia, New Zealand and Samoa also in action. […]
New Zealand has produced some fine rugby players, and had some great performances over 2016. The game is varied, with society today more fairly represented on the field as women take a prime position in New Zealand Rugby (NZR). The women’s game is strong, and it is time to celebrate that openly. The numbers of […]
The Premiership Rugby 7s returns to the East Midlands this summer. For the 2nd year running, Franklin’s Gardens will play host to the series on July 27-28.
The University of South Carolina ‘Gamecocks’ set to take on the competition, at this weekend’s Penn Mutual College Rugby Championship. LWOR take the opportunity to talk with South Carolina 7s head coach Steve Darnell, to discuss the tournament
Twelve men’s and women’s International teams will compete alongside the ‘big guns’ in a three day tournament in Hong Kong. In the competition that runs alongside the feature tournament, all sides will be aiming to join the World Rugby series, and become a core team member if they win the 2018/19 HSBC Sevens Series Qualifiers. The […]
New Zealand 7s teams selected for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games will hold the hopes of NZ rugby fans, when the games get under way on April 14-15.
Entering as one of the favoured teams, the women have much to play for, while the men must use the combination of experience and youth for aim for Gold
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 […]
But the next occasion where these two opponents will be drawn in competition is at the Commonwealth Games. Australia may again face the New Zealand Black Ferns Sevens, and that is the secondary point. In less than two months, nations from within the Commonwealth, will descend on the Queensland coastline – and that will be where the New Zealand team must now focus all it’s energy on.
In great condition, the Bayleys 2017 National Sevens Day One was a success on and off the field. The men and women putting everything on the line
In a commanding performance, Police shred Tavenui to claim the 2018 Mana Whey Fiji Coral Coast Sevens title. The long-established Police side, reversed last years results, and went on a rampage to ‘shred’ Tavenui 34-7 in the men’s Cup final. Defending champions Taveuni had no answer to the Police team. With tries galore, it was a […]
In an unexpected development, the future of arguably the best sevens tournament in Australia, is in doubt. Tournament Co-ordinator of the Central Coast Sevens Craig Morgan put out a statement detailing his withdrawal from running the tourney. The tournament has been dubbed by many sevens rugby pundits as ‘the best sevens tournament outside the HSBC […]
Fijiana Makosoi will be up against some stiff competition, at this years Crest Na Iri Women’s competition that is a part of the Mana Whey Coral Coast Sevens. Local teams, as well as invited players; like Swiss and USA stars, will look to boost the chances of the Striders side, at the 2018 Fiji CC7s […]
In a pointer to the beginning of a New Year, two new sides secured the New Zealand National Sevens titles in 2018. Waikato men and the Manawatu women saw off all challengers, to earn the coveted provincial crowns. Both had fought off the current holders, Counties-Manukau. The men having succeeded in pool play and the […]
With December 31st fast approaching, it is a time to reflect on successes. Those on the rugby field, and from the team here at LWOR. And on behalf of Last Word on Rugby (LWOR) we would like you to enjoy a variety of our First Pick XV articles of 2017.
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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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Jovilisi Waqa
Loves sharing the Gospel of Sevens Rugby on LWOR. He is from the South Sea Island of Fiji. Loves his Old Skool Music.