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‘In the Bin’ rugby pod has plenty of news again, to keep you up-to-date with all the results and happenings from the Northern Hemisphere. The Pro14 regular season is now ‘In the Bin’ and the Premiership is only a round away. Paddy and Andy are here to discuss the latest news, games and play off […] READ MORE
Leinster boast an embarrassment of riches in virtually all positions at present so it is no surprise that many promising players have left the province to find valuable game time elsewhere. Enda Fahy selects an alternative Leinster XV plying their trade outside Leinster, all of whom came through the Leinster sub-academy/academy (with the exception of […] READ MORE
While the Covid-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on all major rugby competitions across the globe, each of the four Irish provinces has been busy finalising their squads ahead of next season. Leinster have yet to confirm any new signings but head coach Leo Cullen recently suggested that the province will instead promote players from […] READ MORE
Gloucester Rugby fly-half Danny Cipriani says his side is ready to move on from ‘place of discomfort’ after one win in six games. Last weekend, a strong second-half performance from the Cherry and Whites saw them secure a 26-17 bonus-point win over Connacht to keep their Champions Cup hopes alive. Having got two losing bonus […] READ MORE
The dust has still barely settled on the 2017/18 season but already, it is time to look ahead to the forthcoming season. Some supporters will return to find their teams looking vastly different; it has been a summer where new ‘rugby club badges’ in the English Premiership and Guinness PRO14 have arrived – with mixed […] READ MORE
We are now past the half way mark in Europe and the likely qualifiers have made themselves known. There were huge wins for Connacht, Edinburgh and Gloucester, whilst holders Stade Français hauled themselves back into contention in Challenge Cup Round Four. But it is the PRO14 sides who have most to cheer. With three Celtic […] READ MORE
The two South African PRO14 teams struggle continued again in round two of the competition. READ MORE
Ryan is the Managing Editor at Last Word on Rugby and resides in Johannesburg, South Africa. He specializes in opinion pieces relating to International rugby, Super Rugby and domestic rugby in South Africa.
His career highlights include being granted media accreditation for the Rugby World Cup tournament.