The first round of European fixtures is complete. There have been some exceptional performances from some Welsh players in both the Champions and Challenge Cup and Robert Rees looks back at them. Welsh duo shine for Bristol Bristol kicked their Challenge Cup campaign off with a thumping 59-21 victory over Italian outfit Zebre. With the […] READ MORE
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Challenge Cup holding more talent than ever
As rugby in the northern hemisphere grows stronger, so does the EPCR Challenge Cup. The 2019/20 season is on the eve of beginning a brand new year, holding more talent than ever. 20 of the leading teams across Europe, prepare to ‘challenge’ for superiority. Robert Rees takes a look at the main contenders ahead of […] READ MORE
Welsh Rugby Union 2019 annual report review
The end of another financial year means the release of the latest Welsh Rugby Union annual report. It can be a complicated set of figures, data and block text so, Robert Rees breaks it down into all ‘you need to know’ about the WRU books. Gerald Davies elected new President Following the stepping down of […] READ MORE
Welsh regions head into European window with high hopes
With domestic duties dealt with, for the time being, all the focus now is on the two key European competitions. The Welsh regions leave behind their derby games from last weekend and will hope to ‘light up the cup scene’ once again. Robert Rees gives us your Welsh regions European preview. Key European competitions (1) […] READ MORE
Challenge Cup draw offers up scintilating ties
The Challenge Cup draw is usually a secondary affair with all eyes on the Champions Cup. This year has been different with a whole stack of big-name clubs falling into the tier competition, thus making it a very satisfying product to watch unfold. Robert Rees previews the 2019/20 competition. Pool 1 Castres, Worcester Warriors, Dragons, […] READ MORE
Can Anyone Catch Saracens in Pool Three?
The Champions Cup is back and we are all primed and ready for a fortnight of action packed thrills and spills. On the face of it Pool Three looks to be one of the more straightforward groups in the competition. Saracens are two from two and sitting top. Glasgow and Cardiff have both won one […] READ MORE
Gethin Jenkins was a Modern Great: a Career Retrospective
Gethin Jenkins received 129 test caps for Wales during his storied career. He went on three British and Irish Lions tours, won three Grand Slams, four Six Nations titles, a Heineken Cup and two Challenge Cup titles. Compiling a highlights reel any forward or, any back for that matter would be proud of. After the […] READ MORE
Saracens lead the pack in Pool Three of 2018/19 Champions Cup
Round two of the Heineken Champions Cup gave fans another huge weekend of rugby. Here at Last Word on Rugby, our group of writers will cover all the results and the outcomes. Concentrating on Pool Three, Rhiannon Garth Jones looks at the results of round two, where Saracens lead the pack and Lyon seem rooted […] READ MORE
Pool Three Heineken Champions Cup teams have much to gain in 2018/19
The Heineken Champions Cup kicked off with a huge weekend of rugby in Round One. Here at Last Word on Rugby, our group of writers will cover all the results and the outcomes. Concentrating on Pool Three, Rhiannon Garth Jones previews the group and looks over last week’s matches, when Saracens started their campaign to […] READ MORE
Champions Cup Round One summary
Week one of the Heineken Champions Cup gifted some big scores, big shocks and some old fashioned thumpings. A huge weekend of rugby is over, and Robert Rees gives you your 2018/19 Champions Cup round one summary Pool One Standings Leinster – 5 points Toulouse – 4 points Bath – 1 point Wasps – 0 […] READ MORE