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Returning to the field in 2018, most fans will agree that Brodie Retallick at the peak of his 'Rugby Powers'. The big lock has been in commanding form for the Chiefs, looking ahead to the June Internationals against France READ MORE
Guy Novès’ hiring after France’s 2015 Rugby World Cup capitulation was met with praise from many corners of the rugby world. The former Toulouse coach had developed the rouge et noir into domestic and European juggernauts. He built a dominant pack and complimented it with a dynamic and entertaining backline led by the magician Frederic […] READ MORE
The Rugby World Cup host nation selection is becoming a serious conundrum for World Rugby, with questions being asked of the integrity of the process. The Rugby World Cup Host Nation Selection Conundrum This article does not seek to validate any particular 2023 Rugby World Cup host nation selection bid, but rather to question some […] READ MORE
After the period of balancing the demands of All Blacks selection across a wide range of representatives, the focus has returned to selection policy. After ensuring some players were well rested for the November end of year tour, the All Blacks react to assumed pressure for the upcoming French Test match. New Zealand head coach Steve […] READ MORE
The leading rugby playing nations are selecting sides to prepare for the busy November International window. From Tonga to Australia, Wales to New Zealand, the teams and leading figures of the game are becoming ready. For their figure heads, World Rugby will soon call on them – “nations, please ready your RWC 2023 Votes.” This comes as […] READ MORE
Declaring the class of 2017 as 'the saviours of Springbok rugby pride' would be premature. However, the way they are trying to play the game, the improved attitude and obvious joy of being in the green and gold jersey is obvious for all to see. READ MORE
With a new ‘Livestream Match’ service announced for the All Blacks end of year tour to the Northern hemisphere, is this a signal of the future of watching the New Zealand team play Test matches? The matches scheduled to be livestreamed are non-Test matches but undoubtedly, the future of television and sports broadcasting is Digital. […] READ MORE
More crucial All Blacks re-signing is good news, to go forward towards the British and Irish Lions and to the Rugby World Cup 2019, in Japan READ MORE
Wellington Sevens Pool C: Kiwis Playing for more than a fourth title, Samoa to be led by Tietjens for the first time as Hughes and Isles return for the USA. READ MORE
Celebrating our game, Last Word On Rugby have combined the wealth of knowledge from all our staff and writers, to come up with the MC50 Most Influential Player Series. A list that profiles the many and growing number of players in World Rugby who are either the MVP of their country, competition or code: we […] READ MORE
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