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In the final game of year, the 2017/18 Top14 Round 14 fixtures favoured sides at the top of the table. Montpellier, La Rochelle and Racing all facing the bottom three sides. But could either Brive, Agen or bottom side Oyonnax defy the odds and end the year on a high? Here’s all you need to […] READ MORE
Two decisive Top14 round 12 fixtures at opposite ends of the table meant invaluable points were on offer – to push ahead at the top, and to escape immediate danger at the bottom. The top two teams in Montpellier and La Rochelle would battle it out for the league lead ahead of the European competitions. Likewise, […] READ MORE
The break in league fixtures for the start of the European competitions offered some respite for the league’s struggling teams. But the Top 14 round eight fixtures gave teams like La Rochelle and Toulon the chance to further their pursuit of leaders Lyon. Here’s all you need to know from Top 14 round eight: Toulon […] READ MORE
The question most fans had was ‘whether La Rochelle could travel as well as they could host?’. So their bonus point 34-27 win in the English capital answered that, as La Rochelle shine in the Champions Cup competition. Currently legitimising last season’s breakthrough brilliance, by winning five of their opening seven games in French Top […] READ MORE
Renowned for its physicality, power and brute strength, the Top 14 is a stomping ground for big hits and ground-shattering scrums. But Top 14 ill-discipline is overshadowing its status as a relatively competitive league – attracting the world’s best – into an arena of unruly outlaws. Top 14 Ill-Discipline Beginning To Overshadow French Rugby Each […] READ MORE
The Top14 Round Five weekends action had some mouth-watering ties in prospect. Clermont faced Racing and Stade welcomed Toulon. With the top teams already facing an uphill battle, it made winning and gaining ground ever more important. So as Bordeaux ends Montpellier’s unbeaten run in ’emphatic style’ that proves that this season’s competition is ramping up. Here’s […] READ MORE
Round two in the Top14 showed just how competitive a league this is. In particular Agen’s incredible win against Racing, Montpellier continuing to set the pace and Lyon looking a much improved side. The Top14 round three action promised to deliver once again. Could Montpellier and Lyon make it three from three? Here’s all you […] READ MORE
With Montpellier setting the pace early on and everyone else playing catch up, Toulon looked a likely test to ‘unsteady the ship’ in Top14 Round Four action. Elsewhere, Clermont were out to avenge their huge defeat at La Rochelle last weekend. They faced Brive–who were still looking for their first win of the campaign. Here’s […] READ MORE
Over two articles, Last Word On Rugby will look at the more successful teams and high flyers who have 'nailed' the psychological side of the game. Conversely, those who have struggled to cope with the pressure. The opening analysis looks at the more successful sides in Northern Hemisphere rugby. READ MORE
New writer at Last Word on Rugby, Aaron Tillyer gives us his thoughts with his European Rugby Quarter Final round-up, covering this weekend's action. READ MORE
Rugby writer focusing predominantly on Aviva Premiership and Top14. Big fan of Super Rugby and all things international.
Covered World Rugby U20 Championships in Georgia (2017) for LWOR, ESPN and Rugby World.
Planning for RWC in Japan 2019.