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The Chiefs always looked the more composed side when the big moments came. A better executed set play was a big difference maker for the Chiefs, and it provided Hika Elliot his ninth try in Super Rugby. James Lowe was gifted two tries from intercepts, and in the end, the Highlanders never dotted over the line themselves.
Now that preseason trial matches have all been completed, Super Rugby 2017 starts Thursday. These games will have cemented squad combinations and selection
SANZAAR has made changes to both the Super Rugby TMO and Judicial processes ahead of the 2017 competition. We cast our eye over both and look at the impacts
With the 22nd year of Super Rugby fast approaching, we take a look a look at the Toyota Cheetahs in Super Rugby 2017.
With the 22nd year of Super Rugby fast approaching, we take a look a look at the Southern Kings in Super Rugby 2017.
The Waratahs Super Rugby 2017 season will be a huge test of both Daryl Gibson’s leadership and a true test of their star players’ credentials.
It would not surprise many, if the Jaguares 2017 Super Rugby Squad made an huge reversal of form. From a less than satisfactory debut season, if this years squad were able to maximize all of their natural resources, the South American side could very well exceed expectations. The issues that may limit their success though are […]
The Western Force squad 2017 have lots of questions to answer from a disappointing 2016 Super Rugby season and will need to show improvements quickly.
A whirlwind off season is finally over for the Chiefs, and head coach Dave Rennie is keen to focus on the task at hand as he enters his final season at the helm. Rennie will depart the Waikato at the conclusion of the 2017 Super Rugby season to take up a two-year deal with the […]
Don’t expect the classic speech ‘a game of two halves’ or ‘the team played well’ to be reeled out by Scott ‘Razor’ Robertson. He will talk straight, he will do things that appear unconventional and if it works out, then he might be the redeemer that the Christchurch franchise needs. No doubt, it will be a great ride!
2016 was banner year for the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise, putting the ‘crushing disappointment’ of losing the 2015 final on their home turf to the Highlanders behind them. They did that to finally take their maiden title, beating the Emirates Lions 20-3 in the decider at Westpac Stadium, Wellington. This year, target will firmly be […]
Suncorp Stadium is the home of the Queensland Reds, where so many of their greatest achievements have come true. So expect big crowds to support the squad in 2017, as they hope to return to winning ways, and recapture the heart of Queensland rugby fans.
A Tomás Cubelli injury has dampened the hopes for the Brumbies with only weeks to go before the Super Rugby season kicks off.
With the 22nd year of Super Rugby fast approaching, we take a look a look at the Cell C Sharks in Super Rugby 2017.
With the 22nd year of Super Rugby fast approaching, we take a look a look at the Vodacom Bulls in Super Rugby 2017.
In the last of the Super Rugby New Zealand franchise features, the focus moves to the most northern province. Three-time Champions, the Blues 2017 Super Rugby campaign holds as much promise as the others. The key for the Auckland side will be how second-year coach Tana Umaga can build-in self belief in his group. Former […]
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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 […]
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, […]
The Toronto Arrows will not play in the 2024 MLR season. The breaking news was announced on Monday night that the Arrows will not play participate in 2024, after exhaustive efforts to sustain the organisation. A sad result for the franchise, who came into Major League Rugby in 2019 (the other being Rugby United New […]
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Michael Pulman
Michael Pulman is a contributor for Last Word On Rugby and writes regular content with a New Zealand focus. Beginning as a blogger on his own and through various other platforms, Mike has gone on to become a genuine sports reporter, covering NZ Rugby and all competitions domestic, and Internationally, as well as Cricket.