Who is England debutant Ruaridh McConnochie?

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England continued their World Cup warm-up games with Friday night’s fixture against Italy. Their 37-0 victory sets them in good stead being their last game before flying to Japan. Eddie Jones continued to prove he’s a coach of bold and experimental choices. This week saw Anthony Watson fielded at full-back, only his fourth appearance in […] READ MORE


10 biggest Gallagher Premiership Exits

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The Gallagher Premiership transfers keep coming thick and fast, with the season drawing ever closer. Last time out it was the incoming players that were the focus. However, this time Last Word on Rugby are looking at the 10 biggest Gallagher Premiership exits. Many players have moved onto new and greener pastures this season. Contract […] READ MORE


Premiership Grounds focus: the Bath Recreation Ground

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The Bath Recreation Ground is an instantly recognisable stadium and an ever-present of top-flight English Rugby. Sitting in the heart of the city of Bath alongside the river Avon, it has hosted rugby matches since 1884. Embed from Getty Images Last Word on Rugby looks back at the history of the Bath Recreation Ground, some […] READ MORE


2019/20 Gallagher Premiership fixtures revealed

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The fixtures for the 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership have been announced. It will start just as it did in 2018/19 with a West Country Derby between Bristol Bears and Bath. The announcement was made at an event at the BT Tower in London with the big reveal happening at 11am. 2019/20 Gallagher Premiership Fixtures The start […] READ MORE


Gallagher Premiership rugby club’s seasons graded

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Another action-packed season of Gallagher Premiership rugby has ended and through the highs and the lows. Of course, success is defined quite strongly through the lens of expectations.  Last Word on Rugby reporter Robert Rees grades each team’s season across all senior platforms and compares their performance to start of season predictions. Saracens A++ Only the […] READ MORE


2018/19 Gallagher Premiership team of the season

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Another season of Premiership rugby is coming to a close; Robert Rees gives you the Last Word on Rugby 2018/19 Gallagher Premiership team of the season. Gallagher Premiership team of the season Loosehead prop Joe Marler has had one of his best season’s in a Quins jersey. Fighting off stiff opposition in Mako Vunipola, Josh […] READ MORE


Bath vs Saracens: post-match reactions

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Bath returned to the ‘top six’ of the Gallagher Premiership, with an 18-9 win over Saracens. The reliable boot of Rhys Priestland triumphed over the erratic kicking of Alex Lozowski, in a tryless encounter. James Barker was at The Rec for Last Word on Rugby, and brings you all the Bath vs Saracens post-match reaction from the coaches and players. […] READ MORE


Rhys Priestland kicks Bath to victory in battle of the boots

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Bath overcame Saracens thanks to the boot of Rhys Priestland at The Rec in Gallagher Premiership Round 16 in a tryless encounter to boost their top four ambitions  And that's it! Full-time at the Rec, What a result for the ⚫️?⚪️ pic.twitter.com/7l1W6gbtKB — Bath Rugby (@bathrugby) March 8, 2019 James Barker was at The Rec […] READ MORE