Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
In the heart of the country and strong Rugby territory sits Franklin’s Gardens. A very traditional stadium hosting a traditional rugby club: the Northampton Saints. Last Word on Rugby’s Premiership Grounds focus continues, following on our popular profiles of Sixways, Kingsholm and The Rec grounds. Embed from Getty Images The history of Franklin’s Gardens The home […] READ MORE
Last Word on Rugby is refocusing attention on the Gallagher Premiership ahead of the 2021/22 season. This article centers on Northampton Saints, who finished fifth last season but will be looking for a closer top-four challenge this time. Saints biggest departure in offseason Props Francois van Wyk and Owen Franks have departed, which could impact […] READ MORE
Elizabeth Cartwight chats to Northampton centre Rory Hutchinson. He spoke about his omission from the Scotland squad, who influenced him to first pick up a rugby ball and a new hobby he picked up during lockdown. Rory Hutchinson plays for the Northampton Saints in the Gallagher Premiership, who he has represented since 2014. That was […] READ MORE
The former All Black, Cory Jane will play off the bench in the Hurricanes v Lions match on the Tuesday night. In being named, it is tribute to his staying power and fitness. The 34 year old still holds a place within the Wellington franchise, playing in the opening game of this 2017 Super Rugby season. READ MORE
In the final midweek game of the 2017 tour, it was your typical ‘game of two halves’. A fired-up British and Irish Lions team taking the early lead, only for the barnstorming home side to come within a whisker of stealing a win. A thrilling 31-31 draw was a close-run-thing, as the Lions survive the […] READ MORE
This weekend’s semi-final match in Christchurch will cement the ‘lone’ New Zealand Super Rugby finalist. That is because “there can be only one…” and fanfare aside, it is a pivotal fixture in the 2018 season. The feature teams are; the current holders, the Crusaders. They invite the 2016 holders down to Christchurch, to determine the finish […] READ MORE
Even with the win, head coach Chris Boyd was not entirely impressed in the 'Canes victory at Eden Park, 15-36. Constructed on a base of five tries, it required to insertion of key substitutions that would see the team elevated in the final 30 minutes, to hold back any Blues resurgence READ MORE
Vince Aso has made it clear. When faced with the option that so many before have been offered, Aso stays loyal to his Hurricanes team in Super Rugby; rather than seek riches offshore. Known for his pace and strength, Aso has enjoyed success in the 2016 championship winning franchise. With both highs and lows, he […] READ MORE
Week One of the 2018 Super Rugby season will feel a little strange. This year, Australian and New Zealand Super Rugby sides must sit ‘in wait’ for their African Conference colleagues to complete the opening weekend alone. Usually, all teams have a big turnout. In years past, that has meant Thursday matches, double and sometimes triple-headers. […] READ MORE
Sometimes, talented people have to play a waiting game. They assume that opportunity will come their way, and are patient. In New Zealand Rugby; with such limited spaces available in the top-tier of coaches, Chris Boyd has decided “I’ve run out of time”. The head coach of the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise confirmed his future […] READ MORE
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