After months of drama, tribulation and red-hot rugby, we have our Gallagher Premiership final. This weekend, Saracens are set to do battle with the Sale Sharks, but who will leave Twickenham with silverware? Here is a rundown of the key narratives, and the key clashes to look out for during the final: The Gallagher Premiership […] READ MORE
Tag: Gallagher Premiership 2022/23
2022/23 Gallagher Premiership club ratings, highlights, wins and losses
The regular Premiership season is now over, and eyes are firmly locked on the Cup final. So with that over the horizon, view our 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership club ratings, highlights, wins, and losses across all clubs that ended the calendar year. In a memorable season; all be it maybe for the some wrong reasons, there […] READ MORE
The feel good factor is returning to Exeter Chiefs’ Sandy Park
Exeter Chiefs are on their way to the Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals, yet a few months ago even the most passionate fans wouldn’t have predicted this. So what has changed for the Chiefs at Sandy Park? Look back a couple of weeks, the Chiefs had been humiliated in Bath. And before that, were put to […] READ MORE
Worcester Warriors suspended: Options now for Premiership Rugby season
The Worcester Warriors have been suspended from all competitions with immediate effect. This was the result of news coming yesterday that the Worcester Warriors failed to meet their 5 pm BST deadline to show clear evidence they had a long-term ability to meet their financial obligations. Soon after this news broke that the Warriors have […] READ MORE
Ben White – Scrumhalf for the Ages
In just over a year since his Scotland debut against England in the 2022 Six Nations, scrum-half Ben White has already featured 14 times for Gregor Townsend’s side. Every single game that Scotland has played since that Calcutta Cup opener last February, White has had a part to play. After years of dominance over the […] READ MORE
Cameron Henderson: Scotland cap calling?
Scottish second-row Cameron Henderson has taken another big step in his professional career this week after signing a new long-term deal with Leicester Tigers. The 23-year-old has represented both of Scotland’s U18 and U20 sides, but with his future now secured at the English Premiership’s most successful club, could a full first-team cap soon be […] READ MORE
Gallagher Premiership stars shine in the shadow of Six Nations
With all the incredible rugby going on with the Six Nations, it can be tough to remember that Gallagher Premiership stars are performing during round 20 fixtures, that still rage on domestically while the Test nations fight it out. Just like last year, Last Word on Rugby looks into who is making the most of […] READ MORE
Six Nations round two: Law variations in play for 2023 Championship
As the Six Nations round two fixtures are set to kick off on Saturday, February 11, the law variations that were announced prior to the 2023 Championship launch last week are again being monitored by rugby observers. These include; a shot clock for placekickers, shortened time before a lineout and scrum is formed, fewer water […] READ MORE
Wasps’ administration leads to second Premiership club Suspended
It was with much sadness this week that stakeholders heard of Wasps’ administration, which saw a second Premiership Rugby club suspended from the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership. The London-based club released a statement saying, “Wasps Holdings Limited (the Company) was placed into Administration on 17 October 2022 and immediately ceased to trade”. With suspicion warranted prior […] READ MORE
Suspended Joe Marler with case of ‘foot in mouth’ after sledging
The recently suspended Joe Marler is never far from a word or two. However, in the Harlequins match prior to the New Year public holiday, he was chastened with a case of literal ‘foot in mouth’ after an in-poor-taste sledging incident that was dealt with swiftly by the rugby authorities. Cited by the ruling body, […] READ MORE