Sometimes, talented people have to play a waiting game. They assume that opportunity will come their way, and are patient. In New Zealand Rugby; with such limited spaces available in the top-tier of coaches, Chris Boyd has decided “I’ve run out of time”. The head coach of the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise confirmed his future […] READ MORE
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Eddie Jones Re-Commits to England Rugby for Further Two Years
News has broken that Eddie Jones re-commits to England Rugby, for a further two years. It takes the head coaches term through until 2021. This ‘change of heart’ is seen as both of benefit and a hindrance, to any new coach making an application. Now returning after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Jones will be […] READ MORE
2018 Laws of Rugby Update–LWOR Resident Referee Evaluation
From January 1st, a new version of the World Rugby law book that explains the rules, laws and regulations. Having these 2018 laws of Rugby update available for officials and stakeholders around the rugby globe, is key to implementing the 42% shorter version. Approved at the November World Rugby Council meeting, the simplified law book is […] READ MORE
Sean Fitzpatrick “I’m Just a Big Fan of All Rugby”
Known for his focus on the field, and for his charisma and respect off of it, Last Word on Rugby was unsure if the message to interview Sean Fitzpatrick was ill-timed. He was on holiday with family mind you. But wishing to gain an insight into understanding rugby from both hemispheres, Fitzpatrick has the perfect […] READ MORE
The Expiry Date of a Professional Rugby Head Coach
Undoubtedly, over the past 18 months, there has been a startling amount of significant shifts at the top of some of Europe’s biggest Rugby Union institutions. Directors of Rugby and Head Coaches are increasingly at the mercy of board members and chairman’s who have seemingly adopted a brash sense of “hiring and firing” when times […] READ MORE
Aviva Premiership Round 10 Roundup
The Aviva Premiership Round 10 saw some big changes in the table, which could become vital come playoff time. Aviva Premiership Round 10 Worcester Warriors 14 Sale Sharks 18 Worcester’s recent form, with big wins over Midland rivals Northampton and Leicester, may have played on the minds of Steve Diamond’s men. They came into the […] READ MORE
Visser Gives Saracens Plenty to Ponder
Danny Care was the difference as he created all three Harlequins tries, the third and final one sending Tim Visser over in the final minute to condemn Saracens to their worst losing run since 2010. Strange to think that Care is effectively England’s second choice scrum-half, hard to think that will remain if he continues […] READ MORE
Exeter and Saracens Exercise Quality Gap
The champions of England thwarted the champions of Europe as Exeter Chiefs ended Saracens long home unbeaten run. The visitors came away with a 20-18 victory at Allianz Park. The clash between Exeter and Saracens demonstrated how far ahead these two are from the rest of the pack. Last Word on Rugby looks back at […] READ MORE
Newcastle Clash, the Real Test of the New Johan Ackermann Regime
Gloucester Rugby face one of their biggest tests yet on Friday evening, as they travel to Newcastle Falcons. It will reveal a lot about the Johan Ackermann regime and whether the South African leader can solve Gloucester’s inconsistency problem. Three Aviva Wins in a Row The Johan Ackermann regime has already delivered back-to-back wins, which […] READ MORE
Bath Underwhelm in Win at London Irish
Defeat at home to Bath confirmed London Irish’s status as the Aviva Premiership’s new basement club after Worcester registered their first win of the season at Sixways on Saturday afternoon. Bath Underwhelm in Win at London Irish Todd Blackadder’s visiting side executed an unconvincing away performance owing much to the right boot of fly-half Freddie […] READ MORE