Rugby World Cup quarter-finals MVP – 8 most important players

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With the knockout stages looming large on the horizon, we take a look at the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals MVP players from each of the eight teams. Names who could prove pivotal to their nations reaching the semifinals.  Australia: David Pocock Pocock, in his final World Cup, needs to give the performance of his life […] READ MORE


Camille Lopez raises France RWC knockout qualification hopes

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It is a well worn cliché that France are unpredictable, sometimes uninterested and able to interchange between magical and dreadful with alarming ease. But they proved it in the 2019 Six Nations and they proved it again in their opening World Cup match against Argentina. It took a drop goal from replacement Camille Lopez to […] READ MORE


Canada secure final Rugby World Cup berth

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Canada secured the final spot at the 2019 Rugby World Cup at the repechage event in Marseille. A 27-10 victory over Hong Kong last night earned the Canucks qualification. Canada will play in Pool B alongside New Zealand, South Africa, Italy and Namibia. Congratulations ⁦@RugbyCanada⁩ on #RWC2019 qualification. Unbeaten in the repechage & the better […] READ MORE



Rugby World Cup news and team previews

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With the calendar page now showing September, the 2019 Rugby World Cup is now clearly in sight. Soon Rugby World Cup news will be front and center for this, and many other rugby websites globally. To consolidate our preparations, Last Word on Rugby brings you a full roundup of all the news, squad announcements, and […] READ MORE


England’s Danny Cipriani ‘trust’ issues

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Eddie Jones announced his latest 36 man training squad without England’s most talked-about player. The Danny Cipriani ‘trust’ issues have returned with a fervour after a summer of promise and optimism. “At this stage Danny is not in the top two stand-offs” (BBC Sport) That’s simply not true. Cipriani’s form for Gloucester this season has been […] READ MORE




6 British and Irish Players who need standout 2018/19 seasons

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Every season, there are breakthrough players, under-the-radar players and big-name players who, for whatever reason, need to remind everyone who they are. Here is our pick of the6 British and Irish players who could do with a standout 2018/19 season. British and Irish Lions players often find it hard to peak, after the heights of […] READ MORE