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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
The long wait is over, as Warren Gatland announced his 2017 British and Irish Lions squad. One which will be discussed, debated and contested–already, the eyes of the world are on the Lions squad heading for New Zealand in June. 41 Players in total: 16 Englishmen, 12 from Wales, 11 Irishmen and just the two […] READ MORE
England’s 38-man World Cup training squad has been announced by Eddie Jones. Although most of the squad was expected there have been a few surprises. David Challis looks at the biggest talking points from the squad announcement and what it could mean for England’s World Cup campaign. Joe Marler returns from Retirement The biggest shock […] READ MORE
This was another wonderful old-school test match between England and the All Blacks. Played in dreadful conditions at Twickenham, New Zealand took the match… just, by fighting back after the England rugby team were ahead 15-0 at one stage, to narrowly win 16-15. The World Champions were given an almighty scare by a resurgent England rugby […] READ MORE
Eddie Jones’ latest England squad announcement has been met with ridicule, surprise and in some quarters a whiff of welcoming change. Regardless of the opinions, these are undoubtedly difficult times for everyone associated with English rugby, let alone Eddie Jones, who along with his radical viewpoints on selection has an injury list as long as […] READ MORE
In news last week, it was revealed that current England Rugby captain Dylan Hartley, was removed from the South Africa rugby tour. But what is strange, is the 'lack of tears' and mute response from fans and stakeholders. Why? And is his replacement the man everybody truly wants as the England hooker? READ MORE
Being thrashed by the Auld Enemy raises serious questions about England’s finishers. Eddie Jones’ side come away from BT Murrayfield without even a losing bonus point after a demoralising 25 – 13 beating. The Scots may have had sore heads the following day but none will be worse than that of the England Head Coach. […] READ MORE
The 2018 NatWest 6Nations launch event began with the usual rousing highlights clips, that have the hairs standing on the back of one’s neck. Soon followed by the eagerly awaited 6Nations captains’ press conference, coaches session and both the women’s and Under 20 sides – the Championship is now a much larger proposition, as the […] READ MORE
Last weekends Aviva Premiership match-up at the Ricoh saw England number eight Billy Vunipola return from injury. Last Word on Rugby author Alistair Stokes explains why he will be the difference between England winning and losing the 2018 NatWest Six Nations. When it comes to barnstorming number eights, there is no one in world rugby […] READ MORE
In all honesty, the Saracens Wolfpack wasn't even needed. It was like an afternoon stroll on a sun-drenched Twickenham pitch. READ MORE
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