With the New Year fast approaching, Last Word On Rugby are reflecting back on a fine year. From International matches to the European Championship, the ‘LWOR highlights for 2016’ are a wide and varied account. As part of our MCXM Top 10 memories of 2016, the first in our series has contributions from Australia-based writer Chris Duffy, and our European contributor […] READ MORE
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MCXM II – Munster Rally in Memory of Axel and Dan Carter Masterclass
With the New Year fast approaching, Last Word On Rugby are reflecting back of a fine year. From the International matches to Premiership and European Championship Rugby. The LWOR highlights for 2016 are wide and varied. As part of the MCXM Top 10 memories of 2016, the second in our series has contributions from resident Welsh writer Robert Rees, and Premiership […] READ MORE
Emotional Munster do Foley Proud
An emotional Munster side ran in five tries on Sunday, to beat Glasgow Warriors 38-7 at Thomond Park, Limerick. After the tragic death of their head coach and former captain Anthony ‘Axel’ Foley, the Munster boys did their best to honour his legacy. While it serves as an important game in the clubs European Champions Cup […] READ MORE
Langilangi Haupeakui Set For Pro 12
USA Rugby test cap, Langilangi Haupeakui is ready to make his European debut with the Glasgow Warriors. The United States began their first professional Rugby Union conference last year with Pro Rugby. The competition began well for the USA and Pro Rugby is exceeding all expectations. Pro Rugby is proving to be a valuable training […] READ MORE
Rugby Community Stands ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ To Mourn Passing of Anthony Foley
Too many times we hear the statement made that somebody “epitomises such and such”. Oft is the phrase uttered that somebody is “such and such through and through”. They are used, on many an occasion, with an element of poetic licence and will nicely embellish a description of someone or something that is good, honest […] READ MORE