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Following reports that Bath back row Zach Mercer will sacrifice his chances of England caps by joining Montpellier Hérault, it has been announced that Gabriel Ibitoye will join the club as a ‘medical joker’. Neither will be impressed by their new club’s current form, however. In Round 14 they lead 19-0 at half time away […] READ MORE
The penultimate weekend of the regular season is behind teams, and a Top14 Round 25 clash at Stade Francais ultimately condemned Brive to the second tier of French rugby next season. Having been threatened with relegation for the majority of the season, Oyonnax have a ‘final round reprieve’ before a likely repecharge fixture against the ProD2 […] READ MORE
The final weekend of European pool matches has been completed, and the quarter final lineup is now known. In Challenge Cup Round Six it is the results of the qualifying French teams that catch the eye. In a tournament that is often ignored by Pro14 sides, the European Professional Rugby Clubs’ tournament victory last season; […] READ MORE
In the final game of year, the 2017/18 Top14 Round 14 fixtures favoured sides at the top of the table. Montpellier, La Rochelle and Racing all facing the bottom three sides. But could either Brive, Agen or bottom side Oyonnax defy the odds and end the year on a high? Here’s all you need to […] READ MORE
This season’s European Challenge Cup started in France on Thursday, with Pau beating Gloucester 27-21. It ended in Switzerland, with Connacht thumping the touring hosts Oyonnax 43-15. From Siberia to Switzerland, Last Word on Rugby rounds up the highlights of Challenge Cup Round One, including a shock win for an Russian side. Further Progress for […] READ MORE
Montpellier led the charge after round six – condemning Brive to a sixth straight loss. But Lyon’s narrow victory over Racing continued their pursuit with Montpellier at the top of the table. The Top 14 round seven fixtures were an opportunity for teams to finish positively, ahead of the opening rounds of the European competitions positively. […] READ MORE
New writer at Last Word on Rugby, Aaron Tillyer gives us his thoughts with his European Rugby Quarter Final round-up, covering this weekend's action. READ MORE
Another weekend of knockout rugby is upon us, with the European Rugby Challenge Cup kicking off on Friday evening in Edinburgh. With the pool fixtures completed, focus now turns to the knockout stage. Four mouth-watering ties promise to be another memorable weekend of action. Challenge Cup Quarter Final Preview Edinburgh v La Rochelle Top14 leaders La […] READ MORE
Challenge Cup round six sees only two sides definitely through it is all to play for. Here is how Last Word on Rugby sees the quarter finals panning out. READ MORE
Former All Black Victor Vito performs well for La Rochelle in first Top 14 start READ MORE
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