Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
Coming one week after victory over France, quite rightly, the International Women’s rugby rankings have rewarded England. The 10-6 win over France gave the Roses a third successive Women’s Six Nations title. World Rugby released data on the rugby rankings permutations, after last weekend’s result. It has reinforced the existing number one ranked side, while […] READ MORE
As the year passes the change in seasons, gladly for rugby fans, it means Autumn International’s dates have been set, including Nations Cup and Women’s Test matches. Knowing this, it brings the theatre of International rugby a step closer. All the while, Guinness PRO14 and the Premiership point towards their playoffs and grand final. All […] READ MORE
Sandy Park is fast becoming one of the Premiership’s most iconic venues to watch rugby. Known for its deafening atmosphere, the home of the Exeter Chiefs’ Sandy Park home-ground is one of the most difficult places for any side to visit. With a vocal, and passionate crowd that is close to the action, it is […] READ MORE
So much more attention and positive exposure on the game, International Women’s rugby will be ready to impress when the Super Series begins Friday night. For the first time in three years, number one ranked New Zealand, No. 2 England, No. 3 Canada. No. 4 France and No. 5 USA all face-off in the 2019 […] READ MORE
![John Mitchell [officially] quits the Vodacom Bulls to join England Rugby](https://lastwordonsports.com/rugby/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2018/08/John-Mitchell.jpg)
On the 14th of August, Last Word on Rugby was to publish a news item on John Mitchell departing the South African Vodacom Bulls organization. It appeared to be a fait accompli.…however, in the time between these dates, supposition and the facts have become entwined into a story which only Mitchell could have been associated […] READ MORE
Rassie versus Eddie is really what Saturday’s Test match between England and South Africa comes down to. The history between the two rugby nations could be viewed as a slightly lesser form of warfare. Rassie versus Eddie The coaches involved easily comparable to generals of rugby. They plan out chess-like strategies to the ‘nth’ degree […] READ MORE
It was the penultimate round of games in Belfast yesterday, as teams fought for places in the final matches of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 (WRWC2017). With a wealth of knockout rugby played, it ended up as an England v New Zealand showdown in the World Cup finale. The day panned out well for […] READ MORE
Knowing your opposition is key in any competition. Your closest rivals or the opponents in your pool/conference and the favorites. During a Rugby World Cup that counts for much. So, considering this advice, Last Word on Rugby takes a look at the teams, pools and what makes England’s women hot favorites for World Title number three. The […] READ MORE
As the wealth of games built-up, World Rugby was truly reflected in June Internationals matches that produced quality rugby. It was across the men’s and women’s game, in junior rugby and in Sevens played in Europe. Many of these match outcomes are listed below, but there were so many more. Better resources to discover those […] READ MORE
Scott is building a strong base in Journalism and Online Sports reporting, and he is our Managing Editor for the LWOS Rugby department.
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Scott currently reports on Super Rugby/Bunnings NPC, and the Rugby Championship/International rugby, as well as the NRL.