Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
With the Principality Premiership season underway; and the TV fixtures underway following Ebbw Vale vs Aberavon, Robert Rees looks at the influential men who will be key for each team, in the 2018/19 season. Teams are listed alphabetically, with one player chosen that will [likely] influence the fortunes of that team within the Regions. Aberavon […] READ MORE
Despite the early end to the Welsh Premiership 2019-20 season, business has resumed to sort squads out ahead of next season. Last Word on Rugby brings you 11 exclusive transfers. Ben Flower The rugby league star has made a surprising switch, not only in codes, but a shock move to National Championship side Pontypool. The […] READ MORE
Despite the early end to the Indigo Group Welsh Premiership over the Coronavirus pandemic, contracts are still busy being signed off. Last Word has already reported on 11 of those, but here are two more players on the move. Ironmen making moves It’s Merthyr this time who are making the moves, rather than losing players. […] READ MORE
With the Indigo Group Premiership season cut short, it’s time to look back over the rugby we had and amalgamate the best 23 players that played in the league this season. Robert Rees gives you the Last Word Team of the Season. 1. Rowan Jenkins (Aberavon) This season’s loosehead position has been pretty much nailed […] READ MORE
Speaking at the Indigo Group Premiership launch at The Wern, Pontypridd centre Dafydd Lockyer set out his club’s aims for the season, and looked forward to a more competitive league in it’s new 12-team guise. Friday’s derby match sets the tone for Pontypridd Discussing Ponty’s pre-season efforts and looking ahead to Friday’s TV game at […] READ MORE
Cardiff Rugby may be moving away from the iconic Arms Park following recent discussions which have seen a lease renewal stall. Robert Rees narrows down exactly what has gone on with Cardiff Rugby. 150-year Lease Cardiff Blues have been in discussions with the Cardiff Athletic Club (CAC) over extending their lease by 150 years. The […] READ MORE
Rugby has been played at the Arms Park since the late 1800’s, but could we be about to see the fall of Cardiff rugby at the iconic landmark? Robert Rees takes a look at the issues surrounding rugby in Cardiff. On-Field Woes Continue as Blues Play Catch-up With the Cardiff Blues starting the season off […] READ MORE
Rugby journalist, specializing on all things Welsh rugby, United Rugby Championship, and the Gallagher Premiership. A freelance journalist published in The Rugby Paper, Telegraph, RugbyPass et al.
Robert has a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire.
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