Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
With the rugby season up in the air it could do with looking at cricket’s Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in order to decide future fixtures – if they can’t be played due to the Coronavirus pandemic. In order to finalize the tables, and ensure fair and proper qualification for the subsequent European competitions a year later, this […] READ MORE
With most domestic competitions either Postponed, Suspended or Canceled, the Covid-19 risk is just too high for stakeholders fight the Pandemic outbreak. Sport comes second, when player welfare is on the line. So even if the NRL 2020 Telstra Premiership and a small group of competitions defy the mainstream logic to play in front of […] READ MORE
Worcester Warriors are the first Premiership club to confirm a 25% pay cut, for staff over a certain wage threshold. Following reports in the Daily Mail, Last Word on Rugby now also understands Gloucester has taken cuts for their staff. Worcester Warriors confirm 25% cut The Warriors are the first Premiership side to confirm such […] READ MORE
The RFU has suspended all rugby activity in England along with Premiership Rugby who have called a cease in action for at least five weeks. Premiership suspended for five weeks A Premiership Rugby statement read; “We are sorry to tell our fans that we will be postponing our season for five weeks, in line with […] READ MORE
Sporting fixtures have been decimated as a result of the rapidly spreading Coronavirus, but as rugby gets cancelled and real-life realities take over it brings a true reflection on how big a part sport plays in our lives. Six Nations headlines the bill Of all the rugby fixtures cancelled the Guinness Six Nations falls on […] READ MORE
Leicester Tigers flanker Tommy Reffell has joined an illustrious list of players by winning the Gallagher Premiership Breakthrough Player Award. The award was decided upon by a public vote and he fought off fierce competition from the likes of Aaron Hinkley and Gabriel Ibitoye. Tommy Reffell – Superstar in the making Launched in 2012, the […] READ MORE
Worcester Warriors have dedicated their home clash against Harlequins to currently injured player Michael Fatialofa, who suffered a serious neck injury earlier this season. Warriors fund Fatialofa recovery Since incurring a serious neck injury against Saracens on 4th January, Warriors lock Michael Fatialofa has been in intensive care, fully funded by the Warriors co-owners Colin […] READ MORE
Courtney Lawes has spent his spare time visiting Alfie at Queens Medical Centre, a six-year-old cancer patient. The visit wasn’t planned and the Saints flanker even left behind a signed shirt after spending 90 minutes at the hospital. Courtney Lawes’ random act of kindness In a month that has seen Premiership Rugby, led by Gloucester, […] READ MORE
A recent study, ignited by Harlequins and Australia’s Monash University, looking at the reasoning behind homophobic language has been examined in what is believed to be a first of its kind in the UK. The findings will be used to develop effective, evidence-based programmes to stop the use of slurs and derogatory jokes about gay […] READ MORE
Dai Young has stepped back from his position as Wasps Rugby director of rugby with immediate effect. It was announced on Tuesday that the Welshman would take a backseat for an interim period whilst backs coach Lee Blackett would take over starting with Saturday’s game against Leicester Tigers as interim head coach. Who will replace […] READ MORE
I am a 2nd year Sports Journalism student at University of Gloucestershire. My main area is Rugby Union but coming from Yorkshire I also have an interest in League. I like to write a range of different types of articles and to get out to as many professional games as I can to build my experience. I’m excited to post my opinions and articles on the site for a sport I have had a long time burning passion for.