Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
For many, the vintage of rugby 2021 will probably raise a lot of discussion and differing opinions. That shouldn’t be a bad thing, with less than two years away from the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. Here, our Last Word on Sports rugby department selected a few articles that represented the year in rugby […] READ MORE
The 2018 Six Nations came to a magnificent end this past weekend, with Ireland completing a thoroughly deserved Grand Slam. At ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod, we’d like to salute all the teams for another fantastic Championship. Paddy and Andy are here to dissect the final weekend; and the tournament as a whole. 2018 Six […] READ MORE
It was a thrilling round of Six Nations fixtures this past weekend. ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod were glued to the fixtures, especially that few hours on Saturday afternoon. We even have a Championship winner with a round to spare! Congratulations to Ireland, who thoroughly deserved it! Guess which host was happier with the result… […] READ MORE
France are one big win away from a squad-defining moment. The young group enters the France Autumn Internationals optimistic that ‘their time is now’. This reporter joins many by asking ‘will it come for France against the All Blacks in the autumn internationals?’ After a disappointing summer tour in Australia and an under-par Six Nations, […] READ MORE
Head Coach Namulauulu Alama Ieremia has finalized the Manu Samoa Autumn Tests touring party. The squad will assemble in London on the 30th of October. Their International program starts with matches against France on 12th November. They play Georgia on the 19th, and then Canada in the French city of Grenoble on the 25th of November […] READ MORE
At a time when women’s rugby needs to be counted, England and France will host the World Champion Black Ferns in the 2021 International Autumn Series. Announced by both the New Zealand Rugby and England Rugby Union(s) with an eye toward the 2022 schedule for the postponed Rugby World Cup tournament. That, as well as […] READ MORE
After the official World Rugby declaration on May 10, an affirmed International Test match schedule is now settled after New Zealand’s fixture list was announced to widespread approval. With July set to be a bumper schedule for all Tier one nations, the recognition for Pacific Islands nations, Rugby Europe teams, and for the two major […] READ MORE
Looking at it, the Stadium selection used for the 2023 Rugby World Cup fixture list across cities in France is secondary to the tournament draw. The matches take center stage however, the right setting and facilities can set up the encounter as a classic fans will all want to witness. The RWC 2023 Draw has been made, […] READ MORE
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
Scotland played the part of Six Nations party poopers to perfection on Friday when their 27-23 victory at the Stade de France emphatically denied France the title, but what does it mean for Les Bleus long-term ambition of triumphing on home soil when hosting the 2023 Rugby World Cup? READ MORE
Jeremy Inson is a rugby union reporter who has reported from four Rugby World Cups - France 2007, New Zealand 2011, England 2015 and Japan 2019.
He has also written for The Rugby Paper and AP, and had stories in The Daily Mail and Daily Express.
The London-based journalist has also reported from five Olympic Games and two FIFA World Cups.