Most fans might be thinking “how long until the Rugby World Cup?”. Not long, yet before we get to that special moment of the oval ball calendar, there is still time for a big event designed specifically for the fans – a World XV vs Barbarians. From the European Professional Rugby Club (May 19-20) fixtures, […] READ MORE
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International Test Rugby Results – Week Two
The full breakdown of all Test Rugby Results is here on Last Word On Rugby, with Week Two of the Autumn Internationals listed below. Teams were not looking as closely at the World rankings this week. Each had goals set for this International window and Week Two proved a point for almost all of the […] READ MORE
‘Barbarians 12’ video footage emerges online
Following the cancellation of the Barbarians game against England this weekend due to the Baa-Baas squad breaking their bubble restrictions, footage has emerged of the meal, including some major Premiership stars. ‘Barbarians 12’ break covid restrictions The 12 includes the likes of Chris Robshaw, Sean Maitland, Richard Wigglesworth and Jackson Wray, some of whom have […] READ MORE
LIVE BLOG: Wales vs Barbarians
Wales take on the Barbarians in a men’s and women’s double header. Robert Rees brings you a live blog of Wales vs Barbarians, from the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. “Main photo credit” Embed from Getty Images READ MORE
Chris Horsman and Siwan Lillicrap set out strategic plan for women’s game
Following their historic match against the Barbarians at the Principality Stadium, Wales women’s head coach Chris Horsman and captain Siwan Lillicrap discussed the future of the women’s game and the strategic plan it has. Barbarians’ game of two halves Chris Horsman (CH): “Yeah, in the first half there were some defensive errors and we didn’t […] READ MORE
Wayne Pivac beginning new Welsh era as Wales defeat the Barbarians
Wayne Pivac took charge of his first Wales game on Saturday as they defeated Warren Gatland’s Barbarians. Robert Rees brings you all the latest from the Welsh camp as Pivac gave his reaction post-match. Pleasing debut for Pivac’s crew “It’s fantastic from our point of view, the game itself, we’ve had a week together now […] READ MORE
Warren Gatland’s final interview in Wales following Barbarians defeat
Following Warren Gatland‘s last outing at the Principality Stadium as head coach of the Barbarians he spoke of how grateful he was of the opportunity to come back and say thank you to Wales one last time. Gatland was joined by fellow outgoing coach Robin McBryde as they spoke to the media following Saturday’s historic […] READ MORE
Wales’ historical Barbarians double header should pave the way for more exposure
Wales women made history in their first ever clash with the Barbarians. Despite falling to a 29-15 loss, the match, which was played infront of 12,643 spectators at the Principality Stadium, should be used as a platform for further exposure. Historical moment must be followed up upon Wales cannot allow this platform of exposure to […] READ MORE
Rugby X leaving disatisfied taste in mouth of viewers
Rugby X kicked off this weekend at the O2 Arena but it left a dissatisfying taste in many of the viewers who watched on. Robert Rees columns his thoughts on the newly formed sport within rugby. Rugby X struggles to be a spectacle without meaning Without a purpose in a rugby structure or without a […] READ MORE
New Zealand Rugby Confirm November International Fixture List
Key men like Beauden Barrett, Joe Moody and Sam Cane to name but a few, must be managed during this November International fixture list. Being well prepared for the three test matches, after such a long domestic, and even harder International season, will be the 'toughest test'. It will be hard, because of the internal pressures but as much as the evening of the field; to a degree. The announcement of the November International fixture list is a relief for fans. That they can now look forward to higher competition, against several of the best sides in Northern hemisphere rugby. READ MORE