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Ireland against Argentina is a fixture that never fails to disappoint. Los Pumas have a weird obsession of inflicting severe pain to Irish fans’ hearts. This is especially true at World Cups, whether it be in France in 1999 and 2007, or England in 2015. Embed from Getty Images Argentina loves beating Ireland on a big […] READ MORE
This weekend, many rugby watchers will focus on the 2021 Six Nations competition. It is holding their attention for more reasons than simply a ‘lockdown fix’. In realizing its popularity more so now than ever, why is that? By comparison, The Rugby Championship is often held up as a gold standard of free-running rugby. Watching […] READ MORE
As former All Black Dan Carter retires from first-class rugby, it is as a record-holding Champion. One who played at the elite level for his entire professional career, and he leaves a legacy of near-perfection. In a career that stretched from his provincial debut for Canterbury in 2002, his years as a professional footballer lasted […] READ MORE
Romanian rugby is in trouble. Northampton Saints supporters will affirm that, following their recent Challenge Cup trip to Timosoara Saracens. The game could not take place due to weather, so the Saints were awarded a 28-0 win and the Romanians fined EUR30000. But it is the problems with the national side that are the most […] READ MORE
A rugby nation welcomes home their heroes with some sensational scenes across this tiny nation over the last three days since the all conquering All Blacks rugby side returned from the 2015 Rugby World Cup (RWC) with the biggest prize of them all. A Rugby Nation Welcomes Home their Heroes (Excerpt 2015) The celebrations have […] READ MORE
With players such as Elliot Daly and Owen Farrell recently signing new long term contracts, Last Word on Rugby thought it would be interesting to find out who are the top paid rugby union players. With values going up and up, the top paid players will soon rival Rugby League and Cricket salaries, plus endorsements. […] READ MORE
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. READ MORE
While it may seem an eternity ago, the financial results from the Rugby World Cup 2015 are in–and the news is good for World Rugby. Record earnings will ensure that the RWC2015 Profit and Loss Report will see more reinvestment back into the game. The figures were released by World Rugby Chief Financial Officer Robert […] READ MORE
Hamish Watson made his debut for Scotland during the Italy game in the 2015 Six Nations. His performance did not impress Vern Cotter. Watson was not named to the Scotland team again for the next year and a half. He was not selected for the Six Nations due to injury in the weeks leading up to […] READ MORE
Scotland host Georgia at Kilmarnock FC’s Rugby Park this weekend, in an important International test match. One of over a dozen fixtures, a spotlight is placed on this encounter due to several factors. The home side will be looking to end a promising Autumn International series with victory. Having beaten Argentina and come ‘within a […] READ MORE
Sam is a final year Sport Management student at Bournemouth University, using his free time to share his thoughts and opinions on English rugby.