Introduced into the head coach position, Fabien Galthié is hopeful of bringing a fresh brand of French Rugby flair, with his youthful 2020 Six Nations squad. Evidence of this will only come during the Guinness Six Nations championship, which begins on Saturday, February 1. Yet the fresh new leadership is a clear pointer to the […] READ MORE
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Pacific Nations: How can they compete against the Tier One nations?
The Pacific Nations arguably produces some of the best players in world rugby but, their sides struggle to perform. A major talking point pre-World Cup was the number of players from the Pacific playing for the Tier One nations. However, Fiji showed glimpses of their world-class quality in the first half against Australia; as well […] READ MORE
French cannot catch a break against All Blacks: third test loss 49-14
Unfavourable is the feeling that Les Bleus will hold, after more incidents of referee calls did not fall their way against the All Blacks in Dunedin. In what seems to be a case of that the ‘French cannot catch a break’ seemed to cloud another All Blacks 49-14 win. What was clear, was that an […] READ MORE
June International Tests return some fabulous rugby
The June International tests have all been world class and held the attention of many, many rugby fans. Last Word on Rugby reflect on all the match results READ MORE
All Blacks fresh troops look to ‘sharpen the tool box’
With two matches 'up the sleeve' of All Blacks selectors, they have chose to reach for the tool box. Four players chosen to make their debuts against France READ MORE
France see Red – World Rugby call it a ‘Yellow Card’
After the New Zealand v France rugby test Saturday night, France saw 'Red' when Benjamin Fall was penalized, yet World Rugby now call it a 'Yellow Card' READ MORE
Changes……Why change now. International rugby teams named
Change can sometimes be a constant. As in, selections and in rotating and fine tuning of International rugby teams. But a couple of teams have concluded 'changes.....why change now'. READ MORE
Attack minded rugby substitutes are All Blacks weapon of choice
Across all June Internationals, the sport is a 23 man game. Attack minded rugby substitutes are All Blacks weapon of choice, as evident by 2 special players READ MORE
Floodgates open for All Blacks after French yellow card
Once the early intercept-try from France was countered, an balanced contest until the floodgates opened for the All Blacks, after an French yellow card READ MORE
All Blacks bring out the best in French rugby
Across the proud history of matches between New Zealand and France, the understanding is, that the All Blacks bring out the best in French rugby. Hugely competitive, combative and with highs and lows for each side - ahead of the 2018 Steinlager Series, starting on Saturday June 9 at Eden Park READ MORE