From such a great start, the Harbour Rugby side’s next step of their 2017 Mitre 10 Cup Premiership season is the ‘hardest yet’. On Sunday, they face Auckland at QBE Stadium. Last Word on Rugby spoke with Tom Coventry leading up to the ‘Battle of the Bridge’. The Mitre 10 (M10) Cup competition is in […] READ MORE
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Harbour Rugby on Target to Establish Place in Mitre 10 Cup Premiership
The early matches will be small steps toward a bigger goal. And even though they are in the same stage of the season as every side involved in the Mitre 10 Cup, getting off to the right start will see Harbour rugby on target to build that respect the side believes they deserve. READ MORE
Aviva Premiership Clubs Limit Rugby World Cup Legacy
A year on from the Rugby World Cup 2015 in England and many people are happily reminiscing about the games they attended and their best memories from the tournament. But what has been the real impact in terms of improving the sport’s popularity and profile in a football dominated country? 370 miles separates the southernmost […] READ MORE
Rugby Heroes and Villains of 2023; Scotland, RWC, Eddie Jones and more
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 […] READ MORE
Champions Cup Round Two highlight: Stade Français vs Leicester
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 […] READ MORE
Marcus Smith and Will Joseph rugby duo superb for Harlequins in Paris
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 […] READ MORE
Premiership Rugby home-field advantage; winning records, and Top14
Considering Premiership Rugby home-field advantage, you can question whether it is a constant benefactor? or a changeable one? A discussion for fans and stakeholders alike, home and away sides both. In this season to date, it is not a sole contributor to the current standings although, it will always play it’s part in every sport. […] READ MORE
Exeter Chiefs hosts Gloucester Rugby at Sandy Park in Round Six Derby
Exeter Chiefs hosts Gloucester Rugby at Sandy Park on Sunday afternoon, in Round . Both teams enter this game looking to rebound from a loss last weekend. Exeter Chiefs hosts Gloucester Rugby on Sunday ⏪ Our 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 game in the Premiership was against the Cherry & Whites! 🍒 Taking on @gloucesterrugby at Home will […] READ MORE
England Rugby duo of Alex Mitchell and George Martin could get them to the top
Any way you want to break it down, Steve Borthwick has got England rugby believing again. And it is with the potential England Rugby duo of Alex Mitchell and George Martin hinting a more time near to the top of the Test arena. A semi-final spot which could and should have been a final shoot-out […] READ MORE
Gallagher Premiership Rugby returns to Limelight after RWC finale weekend
Into its third round of action, Gallagher Premiership Rugby returns to the full ‘Limelight status’ after the RWC finale last weekend. It can stand clearly under the lights, so to speak. Three times that clubs have been without their representative players, all either completing or about to finalize commitments with their national sides; England ended […] READ MORE