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Some players leaving New Zealand Rugby, can grab headlines for all the wrong reasons. But Julian Savea has seen the writing on the wall, to leave space for the next tier of players to move into his place. And that is an issue NZR have to deal with constantly. READ MORE
Over the 2017/18 season, the ups and downs have been both an interruption and an example of professional rugby. But surely, Ulster secures Champions Cup status despite challenges on and off pitch READ MORE
The Aviva Premiership has seen a number of shifts in power this season. Recent champions Northampton Saints and Harlequins finished in the bottom four, whilst Leicester Tigers missed the play-offs for the first time in 14 seasons. There seems to be an ‘Aviva Premiership power shift’ in motion. Since the introduction of the play-offs in […] READ MORE
Conversation recently has seen attention focused on Rugby Eligibility. That is in regards to some International player eligibility intentions; for those whom had represented one International team, but who might now desire to play for another. Often these have been reported on widely, some including interviews and comments by some leading players. Social media has played […] READ MORE
With the European competition break over the Guinness Pro14 returns this weekend. The most crucial game of the Guinness Pro14 round seven comes at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland. With Ulster and Leinster second and third in conference B respectively, they both need a victory to keep in touch with conference leaders – Scarlets. Ulster v Leinster on […] READ MORE
The biggest game of the Guinness Pro14 this weekend comes at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Current champions, Ulster v Scarlets on Friday night will be the one to watch. Guinness Pro14 Game of the Weekend Both teams are in Conference B of the Pro14 and after two rounds of the competition, remain […] READ MORE
With players such as Elliot Daly and Owen Farrell recently signing new long term contracts, Last Word on Rugby thought it would be interesting to find out who are the top paid rugby union players. With values going up and up, the top paid players will soon rival Rugby League and Cricket salaries, plus endorsements. […] READ MORE
Australian Christian Lealiifano has signed a short term contract with Ulster Rugby until the end of January adding yet more sparkle to a star studded squad. Ulster begin their season in the newly expanded Pro14 against South African new boys the Cheetahs in Belfast on Friday 1st September. Pressure is mounting to finally turn all […] READ MORE
More crucial All Blacks re-signing is good news, to go forward towards the British and Irish Lions and to the Rugby World Cup 2019, in Japan 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 are either the MVP of their country, competition or code: we […] READ MORE
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