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Rugby’s most popular tighthead props is a contentious discussion. Personal opinions, the passing of time and the ever-evolving nature of the professional game mean that not everyone will agree on a final list. The importance of tighthead props Rugby is the beautiful game made for all shapes and sizes and all positions are important. This […] READ MORE
Follow all the results here on Last Word on Rugby, with coverage by Jovilisi Waqa. Today, he gives us 'the Lowdown' on all matches played in the WRWC2017 Day One games. READ MORE
A look at clashes between Wales and Italy before the next round of games in the penultimate weekend of the Guinness Six Nations. READ MORE
Italian rugby is heading into a new era, led by the likes of Seb Negri. Sergio Parisse is no longer the captain, Luca Bigi his successor. Conor O’Shea departed following their 2019 World Cup pool stage exit and the temporary replacement Franco Smith’s time is already underway. A fresh start is needed for the Azurri […] READ MORE
A few weeks ago, a very popular tweet pictured an African woman in her everyday clothes, juggling a football as good as Ronaldinho during his heydays. The caption said “talent is equally distributed. Opportunity is not”. No better statement could better describe the current rugby climate, and its affect on teams such as Italian Rugby. Last […] READ MORE
Plenty of water has passed under the roman bridges of Italy, since Nick Mallett coached the Azzurri and declared to the media, “Italians no good for rugby”. That was the same Rugby World Cup winning coach who decided to switch world-class flanker Mauro Bergamasco from openside to half-back! Gladly, current head coach Conor O’Shea is […] READ MORE
Ireland – 54 Italy – 7 It was a return to the place of Ireland’s most historic victory for Joe Schmidt and his men. Soldier Field, the ground where Ireland triumphed over the All Blacks two years ago, for the first time in 112 years. This time around, it was a much changed lineup, against […] READ MORE
A brace of tries from George North and a man of the match performance from Hadleigh Parkes places Wales second behind Ireland in the 6 Nations race. After the Irish have already wrapped up the Natwest Six Nations title, second place is 'up for grabs' between four other teams. READ MORE
Destined for last place, again, is there any hope for Italy that they can upset the odds? Listening to their enigmatic Director of Rugby, Conor O’Shea, you would certainly think so. The task at hand is certainly a big one. Some bookies have the Azzurri at 1/18 to finish the 2018 6 Nations with the […] READ MORE
With Zebre’s stunning upset win over Ulster in Italy, it was another shock result to add to an unpredictable Guinness Pro14 season. All over. Ulster lose to Zebre in Parma. That's a shocker for Ulster #ZEBvULS — Three Red Kings (@threeredkings) September 30, 2017 In the Guinness Pro14 Round Five review, Last Word on Rugby […] READ MORE
Gavin is a young sports journalist and is in the final year of his Sports Journalism degree at the University of Gloucestershire. He is a massive sports enthusiast and is a valued member of the LWOS Rugby department. Gavin currently reports on the Pro14 and Welsh Rugby.