Southern Hemisphere

Who can go to the Brisbane Global Tens? This has been the question, & confusion, as participation by All Blacks Brisbane Tens stars are now withdrawn

And with Super Rugby set to review it’s current format, success in these matches is evidence needed to show the strength of the region. As an option, but not yet in position to support any ambitious developments, it might be the start of a measured path to further increases in matches and participation through Fiji Rugby, Samoa Rugby and [possibly] other nations and venues; including Singapore.

The RBS Six Nations Tournament had its annual launch event at the prestigious Hurlingham Club in London this week and LWOR were there to take it all in.

Last Word On Sport was pleased to interview the All Black, while he was appearing as ACC Ambassador at the Bayleys National Sevens tournament. Taking time to speak about his health and fitness, Milner-Skudder is confident that he has put in the hard work to be fully fit by Round One of this years Super Rugby competition.
Only just re-signed with New Zealand Rugby for three years, his commitment to the game and the fans, is evident from his time in Rotorua signing balls and taking photographs–even though he would no doubt, love to be out on the field already.

With the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens less than a month away, a breakdown of communication surrounding All Black players has occured.

In a time when American Professional Rugby is ‘rife with controversy’ the Austin Huns rugby club have a vision for growing a sustainable organization. Pro Rugby in the United States has been a dream for many years. Last year, US Rugby had it’s first experience with a real professional league. However, fallout from the off […]

The Only Way Is Up for Bristol November 7th, 2016 could prove to be a vital turning point in Bristol Rugby’s season. Winless all season and rock-bottom of the Aviva Premiership, the west country outfit sacked Director of Rugby Andy Robinson, putting Mark Tainton in temporary charge. Two months later, after four wins on the […]

Never one for outlandish behaviour as a player, Tony Brown is ‘getting on with the job quietly’ as ever. Now as the Highlanders head coach for 2017, he might want to make all the noise on the field. A foundation member of the franchise, it is common knowledge that he assumed the role of head […]

No one is working harder than TJ Perenara over the offseason, and one cant help but wonder if it is getting the attention of the All Black selectors.

Australian Rugby faces an increasing number of challenges in 2017 made all more stark with new AusPlay participation data

In just a few weeks time, for all rugby fans, players, coaches and pundits alike, it’s that time of the year again when they anticipate more of the best tries. Stunning offloads and hard-bashing tackles that come to mind when you think Southern Hemisphere rugby. Which can mean only one thing… Super Rugby is back!

In a fundamental change to the standard make-up of the New Zealand Rugby (NZR) board, former Black Ferns women’s team captain Dr Farah Palmer has been elected to represent women for the first time. With a view toward improved equity, as Farah Palmer joins NZR board it will influence the common perception of the boards […]

The second year in the World Cup cycle could be thought of as ‘calm period’. But that would be the wrong attitude. Rugby must promote the ball! Like any sport, maintain high standards and hold onto their support base, while growing new fans across all regions. That is the key to success. And with great expectation in Rugby Union, there will be plenty to report on over these next twelve months.

As the year comes to a close, Last Word On Rugby have made a collaborative effort to compile a list of the most influential rugby players. Across our department, our MC50 author contributions have seen eight of our writing staff recall their ‘best of the best’ just in time for the New Years eve fireworks! […]

Celebrating our game, Last Word on Rugby have combined the wealth of knowledge from all our staff of writers, to come up with the MC50 Most Influential Player Series.  A list that profiles the many and growing number of players in World Rugby who are the MVP of their country, competition or code: we continue […]