Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
You could successfully argue, in a lot of aspects at least, that commercialisation in rugby has significantly affected the quality of the game. In some sports it is easy to pinpoint exact moments when everything changes, like in football, when Trevor Francis became the first £1m player. Over in American Football, the airing of Apple’s […] READ MORE
Premiership Rugby’s most protracted transfer last season, eventually saw George Ford return to Leicester after four years away with Bath. It was a move that Bath owner Bruce Craig was less than pleased about after stating his willingness to release Ford from his contract–provided he didn’t choose a return to Welford Road. Though, it turns […] READ MORE
Having been relegated only just a season earlier, London Irish were promoted straight back to the Aviva Premiership at the first time of asking. Their secret to success? Going back to their roots. A coaching core of Brendan Venter, Nick Kennedy, Paul Hodgson, Declan Danaher and George Skivington; all former players, performed admirably as Irish […] READ MORE
Wasps Rugby against Exeter Chiefs is like ‘an unstoppable force colliding with an immovable object, and that is symbolic of the intensity fans can expect when the Aviva Premiership trophy is fought over. Exeter Chiefs will return to Twickenham for the second time in the last 12 months. Wasps meanwhile, are returning for the first time since […] READ MORE
It’s not the type of season a Leicester Tiger fan is accustomed to, but there is light at the end of the tunnel following a defiant defeat at Wasps. Three Different Coaches Three different head coaches, a record home defeat in Europe and two catastrophic losses to nil were not part of Leicester Tiger’s pre-season plan. […] READ MORE
Last weekend saw two hotly contested Aviva Premiership Semi-Finals, with Exeter Chiefs and Wasps progressing to the final. For the second year running these were the top two seeds and home semi-finalists. Last Word on Rugby makes the case for scrapping the play-off semi-finals and going straight to a first vs second grand final. The […] READ MORE
His exploits at Ebbw Vale have seen Bath come knocking, and come the new season he will be playing his rugby out of The Rec. Before Josh Lewis left, he had a chat about rugby and life at Ebbw with Last Word on Rugby. On what he looks forward to in his 'big time move' to Bath. READ MORE
As they head into their crunch match against the Exeter Chiefs, the result will reinforce an attempt at the elusive 'double-double'. In fact, it's arguable that they are the best club team on the planet at the moment and would most likely give any international side a good game. READ MORE
Wasps flyer Elliot Daly says playing at the Ricoh, as they will be next Saturday, gives the side a lot of confidence heading into their semi-final against Leicester. A 35-15 win over defending champions Saracens last weekend ensured Wasps finished top of the tree and will play one more game in front of their adoring supporters. Leicester […] READ MORE
Wasps finished top of the Premiership for the first time in 20 years after a 35-15 win over Saracens at a sell-out Ricoh Arena on Saturday. That result means Leicester Tigers will make the short trip to Coventry for a mouth-watering clash of the two sides who dominated this competition for so many years. Saracens will also be on the road, […] READ MORE
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