Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
In a bit over 140 days, the British & Irish Lions will arrive on New Zealand shores for the most anticipated rugby event of 2017. The Lions will play three Test matches against the All Blacks, two in Auckland and one in Wellington. Along with that, Warren Gatland and his men will have a hit […] READ MORE
The Lions secured one of the greatest wins in their illustrious rugby history, thanks to some immense character, a huge heart and Owen Farrell’s boot. A monumental fixture that will now see a crucial decider at Eden Park to decide the series. The three test DHL Lions Series will now go into a decider next […] READ MORE
Samoa will play their seventh International against the All Blacks. New Zealand hasn't played Pacific cousins Samoa since 2015 in what was also a warm-up match. The spectacle at Eden Park, including the Tonga v Wales test match, will mean this All Blacks squad will be inspired to entertain their fans and send a message to every challenger. READ MORE
Blues fans were overjoyed by the news last year of a star signing for 2020. However, a Beauden Barrett Blues first cap may not come until April – a long wait for what might be some Easter treats will test some supporters resolve. And by then…..it could be too late. Not to be overly skeptical, […] READ MORE
England v New Zealand is the first of two mouthwatering semi-finals as the 2019 World Cup reaches its climax. Many are saying that this is the final a week early. It is hard to disagree with this sentiment given how good England and New Zealand were in the quarter-finals. For all of the positivity around […] READ MORE
To the delight of their wide fan base, a phenomenal New Zealand All Blacks team has literally ‘shown all their cards’ at 2019 Rugby World Cup. They have blitzed Ireland, to make a strong statement and proceed to the semifinals. And it was phenomenal, as they built on an impressive opening half of rugby, that […] READ MORE
The All Blacks team to play Canada has been named, with 16 players ready to make their World Cup debut, in only the defending champions second match. 10 days after #NZLvRSA, it appears that RWC rest days has applied unfamiliar pressure on the All Blacks with assistant coach Ian Foster addressing the pressures of the […] READ MORE
The Rugby World Cup in Japan is underway, and a few elite teams have looked seriously impressive in the early stages of the tournament. After enjoying the first round of fixtures, Last Word on Rugby has looked closely at the results, and found a shortlist of top performers. An agreement has been reached, and these […] READ MORE
Some considered Beauden Barrett at fullback a waste. Yet as the Barrett/Mo’unga combination flourishes after the Bledisloe Cup win on Saturday night it may be now seen as a masterstroke, particularly after the 36-0 victory over Australia. The two-time World Rugby Player of the Year had been assigned the fullback jersey (for the opening tests […] READ MORE
Saving his announcement until the right moment, the Rugby World now knows that it is a new four year deal for Beauden Barrett with New Zealand Rugby but, this time in Blues Super Rugby colours. Switching his allegiance from the Hurricanes, to shift north to the Auckland-based Blues. It was a fainted move, but with […] READ MORE
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