Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
All of the major domestic rugby titles have been decided over the month of June, with the Crusaders seventh title in Super Rugby supporting their status as the Premier rugby franchise across the globe. The Currie Cup grand final was also played on Saturday, with the Free State Cheetahs claiming the reward in South Africa’s […] READ MORE
The Currie Cup is one of the oldest domestic competitions in rugby history and it kick’s off next month. The South African Rugby Union (SARU) is touting a ‘shortened format’ as providing more action – and viewers – for the century old competition. Although, fans are lobbing a lot of criticism their way because of […] READ MORE
A common question raised by many fans and commentators in South African Rugby – “is Adriaan Strauss a bad Springbok?” If you hear some pundits and many of the Boks followers, it’s commonly claimed that Strauss is one of the worst players within Allister Coetzees’ setup. Statements made are that “he doesn’t tackle”, “Malcolm Marx brings more […] READ MORE
Portuguese rugby player and writer who loves to "scribble" in Planeta Desportivo. From then on Francisco got the pleasure to talk to Eddie Jones, Stuart Hogg and many others. With a masters degree in History, working as a Consultant, rugby and sports are my main passion. Now contributing for Last Word on Sports, you can also read some other works on Fair Play, Portal do Rugby and Rugby World Magazine.