Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
For the majority of fans, they sustain a rugby life balance. One where participating, following and enjoying watching the game is Nirvana. But now, under the rugby lockdown, there is less and less to enjoy. So to fans who have very little to digest, we present RUGBY LIFE – news and views across the Rugby […] READ MORE
WRU Chairman Gareth Davies has urged Welsh clubs below the semi-professional Indigo Group Premiership to cut player payments amid the financial difficulties brought during the Coronavirus pandemic. Chairman’s message In a message to the club community Gareth Davies stated; “As we often state, the community game is the lifeblood of our sport, club players are […] READ MORE
Worcester Warriors’ Sixways Stadium is to be used as a drive-through Coronavirus testing facility as part of the Government’s UK-wide drive to increase testing for thousands more NHS and other key workers. Sixways Stadium becomes the latest rugby stadia to help out with the pandemic. Worcester Warriors ‘proud’ to play a part The site sits […] READ MORE
The current coronavirus pandemic certainly struck the world by surprise. The high infectivity and severity of this new influenza-like disease are forcing all governments to put a pause on both global and local events all around the world, due to the rapid worldwide spread of COVID19. It is said that we have not seen a […] READ MORE
With the rugby season up in the air it could do with looking at cricket’s Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in order to decide future fixtures – if they can’t be played due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In order to finalize the tables, and ensure fair and proper qualification for the subsequent European competitions a year later, this […] READ MORE
World Rugby is coming to a halt as stated by global politicians throughout this month, we are in the midst of unprecedented times. The rapid spread of the Coronavirus has had an impact on all nations and everyday life as we know it. Sport no different to other industries in preventing virus Elite athletes are […] READ MORE
With most domestic competitions either Postponed, Suspended or Canceled, the Covid-19 risk is just too high for stakeholders fight the Pandemic outbreak. Sport comes second, when player welfare is on the line. So even if the NRL 2020 Telstra Premiership and a small group of competitions defy the mainstream logic to play in front of […] READ MORE
Worcester Warriors are the first Premiership club to confirm a 25% pay cut, for staff over a certain wage threshold. Following reports in the Daily Mail, Last Word on Rugby now also understands Gloucester has taken cuts for their staff. Worcester Warriors confirm 25% cut The Warriors are the first Premiership side to confirm such […] READ MORE
The Ospreys have pledged a donation of kit worth £58,000 to the clubs in their region to aid with the hardship hitting the clubs due to COVID-19, which has seen the domestic season in Wales cancelled. Ospreys donate kit to aid clubs The kit can be used as seen fit, whether that be selling it […] READ MORE
The Guinness Six Nations tie between Wales and Scotland has been subject to much conjecture in recent days as it, and the Cheltenham Gold Cup, now seemingly stand alone in world sport as the only events running this week. Roof open The roof has been opened and will remain as such for tomorrow’s game to […] 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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