Last Word on Rugby detail the most influential Aviva Premiership signings for the upcoming 2017/18 season. The who's-who of new player profiles READ MORE
Most Influential Aviva Premiership Signings For The 2017/18 Season
Tag: George Ford
Aviva Premiership Transfer Market ‘Open For Business’
As Gloucester fans reel from the loss of their star player Jonny May, all clubs will feel the after-effects of the deal that has taken him to Leicester Tigers. The BBC has reported that all 12 clubs have now voted to allow clubs to negotiate transfer fees for players in contract. The Aviva Premiership Transfer […] READ MORE
Bath Rugby’s First Five Games Set to Define Their Season
Leicester Tigers, Saracens, Northampton Saints and Wasps. This is not a play-off prediction, this is four of Bath Rugby’s first five fixtures this season. The fixture list has decided that we will learn as much about Bath Rugby in the opening few weeks of the campaign as we will throughout the entire year. The Rec, […] READ MORE
Are Leicester Tigers Right to ‘Gamble All’ on George Ford
Premiership Rugby’s most protracted transfer last season, eventually saw George Ford return to Leicester after four years away with Bath. It was a move that Bath owner Bruce Craig was less than pleased about after stating his willingness to release Ford from his contract–provided he didn’t choose a return to Welford Road. Though, it turns […] READ MORE
England Rugby Playmaker Strategy
England won the first of their two match series in Argentina last weekend in a thrilling 38-34 victory over the Pumas. An end result still very much in the balance up until the dying moments, it was evidence of more improvements in England rugby. All steps made towards the next Rugby World Cup. Thrilling Victory […] READ MORE
Leicester Tigers Fall Short Again: Season Assessment
It’s not the type of season a Leicester Tiger fan is accustomed to, but there is light at the end of the tunnel following a defiant defeat at Wasps. Three Different Coaches Three different head coaches, a record home defeat in Europe and two catastrophic losses to nil were not part of Leicester Tiger’s pre-season plan. […] READ MORE
Is Selecting George Ford Hindering England’s Future?
Whilst it does allow England the 'extra dimension' of having two playmakers involved in their backs division, it comes with as many problems as it does solutions. Harsh it may be, but right now George Ford is hindering England’s development and his individual performances are not justifiable collateral. READ MORE
Australia Bring their A-game but England Show their Strength
In a pulsating match at Twickenham on Saturday, Australia look to avenge the summer series but ultimately, England show their strength. READ MORE
Saracens Regain Control – The Story of the Aviva Premiership So Far
With European tournaments continuing this weekend and six rounds of the Aviva Premiership gone, the league table has a familiar look to it at the very top and perhaps the predicted look to it at the very bottom. However these opposing pictures do not tell the story of what has been an enthralling and unpredictable start […] READ MORE
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Steve Kendall, Editor
A father of 4, I split my time between writing about Rugby & Wine. My writing influences are Steve James & Michael Atherton and I lament the dying art of the true correspondent.