Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
In just a few weeks’ time, at the end of the 2022/23 season, Ryan Wilson will say goodbye to Glasgow Warriors after 13 years at the club. Wilson leaves the place he has called home since he was just 20 years old, to embark on a new chapter of his life for the first time […] READ MORE
They may have a week off as the European Challenge Cup returns this weekend but that’s not to say that all associated with the Worcester Warriors will for one minute not be paying attention to this weekend’s fixtures. After finishing their European campaign back in January as they saw off United Championship Rugby side Zebre […] READ MORE
It was the big European finals weekend in Bilbao and it did not disappoint! As ever, the ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod savoured a beer, as we watched the best take on the Best. Paddy and Andy dissect the two massive Championship games, and plenty more for you to enjoy. 2017/18 Champions Cup Leinster secured their 4th European […] READ MORE
‘Hands up who is ready for another episode?’ Well, the Falcons are certainly happy, and Andy and Paddy are ready to deliver the ‘In the Bin’ Rugby Pod this week. And over the last week, the we have seen matches from the absurd, to the glorious, so enjoy a breakdown of all the results and […] READ MORE
The hugely interrupted European calendar this season has provided an opportunity for live test changes to the tournament format. Original plans had the well-supported Champions Cup Round of 16 adjusted in the 2020/21 season. The group stages had already been cut from six games to four, and we ultimately only saw two games before Covid-19 […] READ MORE
The news broke on Monday morning of discussions regarding a Club World Cup in the place of the current European competitions. EPCR have since given a statement on the current state of affairs. Robert Rees brings you the latest on the proposal. Club World Cup proposal Much like football, there is a want from some […] READ MORE
EPCR – the governing body of European rugby – have today announced their plans to continue with the Champions and Challenge Cup quarter finals as scheduled. Challenge Cup and Champions Cup to go ahead Following the cancellations of Six Nations games among other sporting events EPCR has today announced that they plan to go […] READ MORE
Today the 2019/20 European Cup rugby pool draws were made at the Centre de Congrès Beaulieu in Lausanne, Switzerland. 40 European clubs learnt who they would be facing in European competition, beginning in November. The headline is a tough draw for champions Saracens who will face Munster and Racing 92 in Pool Four of the Champions Cup. […] READ MORE
An eventful weekend in the European Challenge Cup quarter finals saw two away wins, for Gloucester Rugby and Cardiff Blues. These wins have altered the makeup of the semi-finals significantly; both these sides will now play at home as a reward for winning on the road. Here’s a review of the European Challenge Cup quarter […] READ MORE
The final weekend of European pool matches has been completed, and the quarter final lineup is now known. In Challenge Cup Round Six it is the results of the qualifying French teams that catch the eye. In a tournament that is often ignored by Pro14 sides, the European Professional Rugby Clubs’ tournament victory last season; […] READ MORE
James is an Editor for Last Word on Rugby. He covers the Gallagher Premiership and in particular Gloucester Rugby, his hometown club. When not at Kingsholm James may also be found supporting Gloucestershire Cricket.