Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
The 2016/17 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series kicked-off in style at The Sevens Stadium, with the English on fire on Day One. A day that gave us the usual high drama you come to expect from the Dubai Sevens weekend, so sit back and let Last Word On Rugby evaluate what how the weekend began. The […] READ MORE
New Zealand teams are currently preparing for matches and for critical tournaments across the globe. From the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, to Autumn International test rugby, NZ rugby teams named this week will each have success as their key goals. Several NZ Rugby Teams Named New Zealand (NZ) Rugby hold a proud place on […] READ MORE
After what seems like a prolonged wait, New Zealand Rugby have released news that the NZ Sevens Head Coach will be experienced sevens and rugby coach Clark Laidlaw. The much discussed selection process had been long and seen much speculation, but the common thinking that Scotland-born Laidlaw was being canvassed for the role, has proved true. The […] READ MORE
Samoa Sevens rugby is one of the best to watch in the world over. Samoa play the brand of rugby that is synonymous with Pacific Islanders with a Polynesian twist. They play hard, physical, brutal at times but overall it’s sevens rugby at it’s best. They have lost their touch in the past few seasons, […] READ MORE
Sir Gordon Tietjens has pulled the curtain on his legendary Rugby Sevens coaching career. After 22 years as the leader of the sport where he has been hugely responsible for transforming the Sevens game in New Zealand, into what it is today. The New Zealand (NZ) rugby announcement was predicted widely, but honestly no one […] READ MORE
Michael Pulman is a contributor for Last Word On Rugby and writes regular content with a New Zealand focus. Beginning as a blogger on his own and through various other platforms, Mike has gone on to become a genuine sports reporter, covering NZ Rugby and all competitions domestic, and Internationally, as well as Cricket.