The Gallagher Premiership concluded with Exeter Chiefs being crowned the winners. They narrowly beat Wasps 19-13 at a very wet and windy Twickenham. Exeter fly half Joe Simmonds slotted the final kick of the match to seal the double for the Chiefs. Below is Last Word‘s round up of the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership. The […] READ MORE
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Has Eddie Jones potted the eight ball?
Now Billy Vunipola has been ruled out of this year’s Six Nations tournament, Sam Simmonds and Alex Dombrandt became favourites to start against France on the opening weekend. However, both players were left out of Eddie Jones’ squad and Tom Curry started against France at number eight, not his natural position. A faltering England were […] READ MORE
Bath’s Stuart Hooper positive after record sixth European loss
Bath Rugby Director of Rugby Stuart Hooper believes there are positives to take after his sides 25-19 defeat to Harlequins on Friday night at The Rec. This was their sixth form loss in the competition stretching back to last season. A performance full of heart from Bath Rugby tonight as the Blue, Black and White […] READ MORE
University Rugby: a pathway to professionalism
In 2016 the ten best teams from the North and South Premier university divisions merged to create the top British university rugby division: BUCS Super Rugby. It is now one of the most competitive leagues in the British Isles, and a fantastic breeding ground for highly talented rugby players. It’s an outstanding product, that is […] READ MORE
England World Cup squad – 10 Notable omissions
Following the announcement of the England World Cup squad the debate has started on why certain players haven’t been chosen. Here are Eddie Jones’ biggest omissions from the squad. England World Cup Squad Danny Cipriani Despite being named the Premiership player of the year and gathering enough highlights to release a movie it was never […] READ MORE
England’s strength in depth gives Eddie Jones glimpse of future
The extent of England’s strength in depth was on full display on Sunday afternoon after an impressive win over a powerful Barbarians outfit. 12 months ago, Fijian wizards Semi Radradra and Josua Tuisova in combination with Chris Ashton tore England to shreds. This time around a young England team outclassed the infinitely more experienced Barbarians. There […] READ MORE
Disjointed Wasps fall 20-13 to Harlequins at Twickenham Big Game 11
From the moment they fumbled the opening kick-off, Wasps were on the back-foot against Harlequins at Twickenham, in the annual Christmas ‘Big Game 11’. As Wasps Rugby were defeated by Harlequins 20-13 in front of a capacity crowd for Big Game 11 at Twickenham, fans witnessed a disjointed performance that will worry head coach Dai […] READ MORE