The 2021 RLWC finally kicks off a year after originally intended. With England as the hosts, how will home advantage play out? Can the Kiwis carry on their ranking as number 1 in the world? Or can the Kangaroos make good on their tag as favourites? Here we look at the contenders for the global […] READ MORE
Tag: 2017 Rugby League World Cup
Liam Kay and his Road to the Toronto Wolfpack
Liam Kay was the very first player to sign with the Toronto Wolfpack. He is also one of only six Toronto Wolfpack players still with the team. Kay has been proven instrumental in the Wolfpack’s success in their short existence. This article will look at what he means to the Wolfpack and why he should […] READ MORE
Jarryd Hayne Pre-season Controversy that 2018 Telstra NRL does not need
With the National Rugby League (NRL) competition about to begin in less than 50 days, yet another controversy is shading the build-up. News out of the United States that Jarryd Hayne is embroiled in ‘allegations’ of rape, is the preseason controversy the 2018 Telstra NRL Premiership does not need. And while that is still in the […] READ MORE
Editors Choice: LWOR First Pick XV Articles of 2017 (3/3)
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. This is not a playing top XV – though […] READ MORE
Double Delight for Australia – Rugby League World Cup Finals
Both sides were successful, so it might be called ‘double delight’ for Australian league, after the 2017 Rugby League World Cup finals. The opening game, won by the women and the men followed up with victory for the Kangaroos–but it was a hard fought battle. England, the Lionhearted challengers pushed Australia to the brink last […] READ MORE
2017 RLWC Semifinal #2: ENGvTON Not the Match-up Many Predicted
It’s okay. You can say it. You never presumed it would be Tonga facing up to England in the 2017 RLWC (Rugby League World Cup) semifinals. Many will have imagined another side, but the Tongan side have come a long, long way. ENGvTON is going to be one that fans now, will watch with much […] READ MORE
2017 RLWC Semifinal #1: AUSvFIJ Home Town Favourites Must Fire
Since this years Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) began, one team have been quietly achieving the steps needed. Not over doing it, but on an assured quest to reach their goals. So on Friday when the AUSvFIJ semifinal kicks off, the Australian home town favourites must fire. A steady build-up is good; three victories in […] READ MORE
RLWC Round 3: Kiwis Brace for Tongan Challenge in Vital Clash
It is the penultimate round of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. The final round robin games will be interesting to watch, as final playoff spots are confirmed. RLWC Round 3 has some very exciting games scheduled, as Kiwis brace for Tongan challenge in a vital clash. This will be our ‘game of the week’. […] READ MORE
Round Two RLWC Wrap Up: Pacific Sides Book Playoff Spots
More stunning results took the spotlight in the Round Two RLWC results. Some big scores, and even bigger hits that sees several teams putting their hands up. Among those, Pacific sides book playoff spots with better than expected results early in this Rugby League World Cup (RLWC). With games from Friday to Sunday, played in […] READ MORE
Round One RLWC Action Sees New Zealand Make a Statement
New Zealand sent a signal to other teams at the Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) after an above-standard performance in Round One RLWC results this weekend. As well as Australia, the Kiwi hosts made their intentions clear, reacting to internal pressures with a better than expected victory over Samoa. Although with an injury to Gerard Beale–who […] READ MORE