Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
The ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod returns for another week of rugby news, game analysis and ranting with Andy and Paddy. ‘In the Bin’ Rugby Pod – Season 1, Episode 2 The ‘In the Bin Rugby Pod’ is back this week to reflect on a fantastic start to the new Aviva Premiership season. With tries, bonus […] READ MORE
In the Army, rest and recuperation was a wartime policy to assist service men and women who had faced injury or at worst, suffered from the mortality of their fellow officers and personnel. It was to take them away from the environment–and in a sporting parlance, today, the Rugby Sabbatical is the closest policy. It […] READ MORE
The Premiership Champions, Exeter Chiefs name side which the club hope will be looking to notch themselves above Saracens further this weekend, when they travel to Allianz Park. Sarries will surely be looking for revenge on the Devonians, after their last minute loss to the Chiefs during the playoffs. Sam Simmonds’ last ditch try from […] READ MORE
Using the ‘Watford Gap’ as a generous dividing line for a North v South selection policy and, allowing the Worcester Warriors to even things up by being included dubiously in The North, Last Word on Rugby contributor Steve Kendall picks his current dream Aviva Premiership teams from the two regions of England. If ever a […] READ MORE
Premiership Rugby have undertaken more changes in the build-up to the 2018/19 season. As well as a new sponsor for the Gallagher Premiership, and alterations to the Anglo-Welsh Cup; now called the Premiership Rugby Cup, the third tier competition will be rebranded as the Premiership Rugby Shield. Subtle changes, with different names but with the […] READ MORE
Exeter did on Friday night what they’ve done in almost every Aviva Premiership game since November – win. Devon ruled the capital as Exeter’s pursuit for a home semi-final continued with a 39-26 bonus-point win over Harlequins at the Stoop. Since their 13-10 reverse to Bath on October 30, Rob Baxter’s side has won 11 […] READ MORE
Bath will be looking to pick up their sixth successive victory at Kingsholm as they face Gloucester in the West Country derby on Saturday. They’ll be hard-pressed to do so with Gloucester only losing once at home all season in the Aviva Premiership though. Gloucester will be looking for a win to keep their top-four […] READ MORE
From the start of next season, the Anglo-Welsh Cup will be replaced by a 12 team Premiership Rugby Cup. Focusing on the core sides within the Aviva Premiership, the dis-association from the Welsh regions is both a loss, but also a refocusing on the development of the Under 23 age grade players and coaches READ MORE
Maserati Announced as Official Automotive Partner to Harlequins Maserati GB has announced a new partnership with Harlequins, to become the official automotive partner of the historic London rugby club. The partnership brings together two iconic brands that are synonymous with style and heritage. The deal offers brand showcasing on match days at The Stoop and […] READ MORE
Gloucester scored three tries in the last ten minutes to seal the bonus point victory they so badly needed to remain in touch with the top four and play-off spots. A furious game of rugby that saw both sides make mistakes pushes Gloucester up to sixth, whilst Harlequins languish down in ninth. Bold last ten […] READ MORE
Rugby journalist, specializing on all things Welsh rugby, United Rugby Championship, and the Gallagher Premiership. A freelance journalist published in The Rugby Paper, Telegraph, RugbyPass et al.
Robert has a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire.
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