Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
The general consensus is that this past Lions series pitted the two best fly-half’s in the world against each other: Beauden Barrett and Owen Farrell. England’s record equaling run of 18 consecutive victories under Eddie Jones, and New Zealand’s seamless transition of generation since their 2015 Rugby World Cup success, is testament to how adept […] READ MORE
With one week remaining until the first test of the DHL Lions Series, the All Blacks have had a perfect appetizer, after convincingly thrashing Samoa in the Pacifika Challenge. 12 tries to nil, and a convincing scoreline that read 78-0. That was the end result in front of a modest crowd at Eden Park in Auckland. […] READ MORE
But more so, the Barrett men are making the cross-field kick a 'tool of choice' to get quick, and expertly-directed ball out wide. It is deceiving many defenses and putting doubt in their opponents minds. But most of all, it is putting smiles on fans of the Hurricanes; and of all quality rugby union fans faces. READ MORE
The night was perfectly set, with a long weekend and clearing weather, fans arrived with a good proportion dressed in yellow. And they weren’t disappointed. There was an ‘epic Easter battle at Eden Park’ with both sides contributing. In another tight-tussle of a local New Zealand derby match, the scores were traded, the visitors only […] READ MORE
The Hurricanes are all that they were last year in Super Rugby, and so much more. In two weeks of play; the Hurricanes have shown signs that they may be even better than their innaugural title year in 2016. In just two games, Chris Boyd’s side has scored 154 points with a total of 24 […] READ MORE
2016 was banner year for the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise, putting the ‘crushing disappointment’ of losing the 2015 final on their home turf to the Highlanders behind them. They did that to finally take their maiden title, beating the Emirates Lions 20-3 in the decider at Westpac Stadium, Wellington. This year, target will firmly be […] READ MORE
Celebrating our game, Last Word On Rugby have combined the wealth of knowledge from all our staff and writers, to come up with the MC50 Most Influential Player Series. A list that profiles the many and growing number of players in World Rugby who maybe the MVP of their country, competition or code: we start […] READ MORE
With the New Year fast approaching, Last Word On Rugby are reflecting back on a fine year. From the International matches to the Sevens at the Olympic Games, the ‘LWOR highlights for 2016’ are a wide and varied account. As part of our MCXM Top 10 memories of 2016, the fourth in our series has contributions from NZ rugby specialist Mike […] READ MORE
Rugby players in New Zealand are due to get a big pay increase after a new Collective Employment Agreement was signed between the major associations today. New Zealand Rugby hopes to keep the top-performing Super Rugby talent by offering pay increases. Super Rugby teams can contract up to 32 players, and the maximum retainer is […] READ MORE
After a season that runs from February to November, nobody will deny that the players deserve a break. And with New Zealand Rugby On Summer Leave, it is only the Sevens game which will sustain fans thirst for the All Black shirt running out onto the rugby field. Rest and relaxation is what most players and […] READ MORE
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Scott currently reports on Super Rugby/Bunnings NPC, and the Rugby Championship/International rugby, as well as the NRL.