2018 Laws of Rugby Update–LWOR Resident Referee Evaluation

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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



The Expiry Date of a Professional Rugby Head Coach

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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