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In the Army, rest and recuperation was a wartime policy to assist service men and women who had faced injury or at worst, suffered from the mortality of their fellow officers and personnel. It was to take them away from the environment–and in a sporting parlance, today, the Rugby Sabbatical is the closest policy. It […] READ MORE
Long before the Coronavirus outbreak, long before the last Rugby World Cup, in fact, there was a time of infallibility. When a team like the All Blacks invincibility. Not as much unbeatable [yet], a side that had one of the highest ever winning percentages. Both figuratively and, in actuality. In the years after the 2011 […] READ MORE
As former All Black Dan Carter retires from first-class rugby, it is as a record-holding Champion. One who played at the elite level for his entire professional career, and he leaves a legacy of near-perfection. In a career that stretched from his provincial debut for Canterbury in 2002, his years as a professional footballer lasted […] READ MORE
Usually wearing a red jersey, Dan Carter will now be [strangely] in Blue. He has now signed as a utility back for the Blues Super Rugby franchise. No, you’re not dreaming. The three-time Super Rugby title winner has 141 caps with the Crusaders and is a surprise signing. It is also a huge boost for […] READ MORE
#10: From 2005, the second test of the series on July 2 helped clinch the result for New Zealand. Played out at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington, the clash was one where several key memories were made. The atmosphere was super intense, and key moments would change the matches momentum. READ MORE
Beginning his term in the Japan Top League, former-All Black Dan Carter has debuted for his club side, the Kobelco Steelers. In a winning effort, the outstanding first-five showed a few nerves as he helped his side win 20-36, over the Suntory Sungoliath team in Tokyo. Those nerves would have been that he wanted to […] READ MORE
After beginning his term in Super Rugby, it seems Ronan O'Gara is finding his place in Crusaders country. After the week 14 victory over the Blues, Last Word on Rugby interviewed O'Gara on how he feels about the transition, what affect he is having and the possibilities of the season 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
The general consensus is that this past Lions series pitted the two best fly-half’s in the world against each other: Beauden Barrett and Owen Farrell. England’s record equaling run of 18 consecutive victories under Eddie Jones, and New Zealand’s seamless transition of generation since their 2015 Rugby World Cup success, is testament to how adept […] READ MORE
Racing 92 have overcome extreme adversity this season to challenge for a repeat of their Top 14 title from last season. READ MORE
Married father of four, got into rugby as an alternative to American football and absolutely fell in love with the game. Since discovering the game it has taken over my entire household.