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In this week’s episode of the ‘In the Bin Rugby Pod’, we return to discuss the 2017/18 Aviva Premiership’s difficult second round. ‘In the Bin’ Rugby Pod – Season 1, Episode 3 In fairness, following on from a dazzling opening weekend that contained a blitz of tries was always going to be tougher than getting […] READ MORE
In the first of a new series, Last Word on Rugby will be refocusing attention on the Gallagher Premiership ahead of the 2021/22 season. Under the spotlight to start is Bath Rugby, who will be hoping for a much better campaign 2020/21, where they finished seventh. Biggest departure Several dependable squad members have departed, including […] READ MORE
Using the ‘Watford Gap’ as a generous dividing line for a North v South selection policy and, allowing the Worcester Warriors to even things up by being included dubiously in The North, Last Word on Rugby contributor Steve Kendall picks his current dream Aviva Premiership teams from the two regions of England. If ever a […] READ MORE
This season of the Gallagher Premiership is looking pretty tasty: a genuine relegation battle, plenty of academy prospects, and maybe some new contenders for the European spots. Plus, of course, the Rugby World Cup is now only a year away, so there’s an added layer of competition. Who will be the contenders for the European spots? […] READ MORE
Eddie Jones announced his latest 36 man training squad without England’s most talked-about player. The Danny Cipriani ‘trust’ issues have returned with a fervour after a summer of promise and optimism. “At this stage Danny is not in the top two stand-offs” (BBC Sport) That’s simply not true. Cipriani’s form for Gloucester this season has been […] READ MORE
Following Gloucester’s victory over Saracens, backs coach Tim Taylor spoke about how pleasing the forwards physicality was, yet how disappointed the team were at missing out on the bonus point. Tim Taylor pleased with forwards physicality Gloucester bullied Saracens up front and with the rotation Tim Taylor was pleased with just how well they fronted […] READ MORE
Since his departure from Gloucester in December last year, Danny Cipriani has been a free agent. He attracted attention from both France and Japan but this week has decided to stay in the Premiership after signing a one-year deal with Bath. He started his professional career in 2006 and Bath will be his fifth club […] READ MORE
A look at maverick outside halves with a focus on Racing 92 and Scotland's Lions candidate Finn Russell. Will Gatland, "throw the dice?" READ MORE
Every season, there are breakthrough players, under-the-radar players and big-name players who, for whatever reason, need to remind everyone who they are. Here is our pick of the6 British and Irish players who could do with a standout 2018/19 season. British and Irish Lions players often find it hard to peak, after the heights of […] READ MORE
A spirited second-half performance from Gloucester Rugby against Connacht saw them secure a vital bonus-point win to keep their Heineken Champions Cup hopes alive. It finished Gloucester 26-17 over Connacht, at Kingsholm. Tries from Louis Rees-Zammit, Jake Polledri and a brace from man of the match Tom Marshall helped the Cherry and Whites move up […] READ MORE
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