As part of a series, Last Word on Rugby is looking at the teams which have achieved the treble – winning the Challenge Cup, League Leaders and the Grand Final – in the same season. Finally, it is the Leeds Rhinos side of 2015. Challenge Cup The Rhinos were the holders after finally ending their […] READ MORE
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Blake Wallace: Favourite Toronto Wolfpack Player
This list has changed a lot over the years. In 2017, Rhys Jacks was my first favourite player but he only lasted with the Wolfpack for about a year. Then, I took a liking for Ryan Brierley and Blake Wallace. For a brief period of time, Brierley was my favourite Wolfpack player. However, there were […] READ MORE
Robert Lui scores twice as Leeds wins against Toronto Wolfpack
Robert Lui was one of many Leeds Rhinos players that played well against the Toronto Wolfpack. The Rhinos scored 11 tries and have taken the top spot in Super League. The half-time score was 36-6, and the final score was 66-12 at Emerald Headingley Stadium in Leeds. They now have scored the most points in […] READ MORE
Brian McDermott returns to Leeds with Toronto Wolfpack
The Toronto Wolfpack will face Leeds Rhinos at Emerald Headingley Stadium on Thursday, March. 5th. There are two main Wolfpack connections to the Rhinos organization. First, Brian McDermott, Wolfpack’s current head coach, was the Rhinos’ head coach for many years. Brian McDermott won many trophies for Leeds as their head coach including four Super League […] READ MORE
Toronto Wolfpack vs. Wigan Warriors game analysis
The Toronto Wolfpack vs. Wigan Warriors was the third game in the Wolfpack’s young Super League season. Rugby superstar Sonny Bill Williams was not present in the game, as he and his wife celebrated the birth of his fourth child. It was also their third-straight loss to begin the season. Like the previous two games, […] READ MORE
The Toronto Wolfpack and their Off-Season ‘transactions’
Three players have left, and one player has retired for the Toronto Wolfpack while three others have signed with the Wolfpack. The three players that signed with Toronto include Sonny Bill Williams, James Cunningham, and Brad Singleton. All three players the Toronto Wolfpack have signed are Super League quality players. They will make a big […] READ MORE
The battle for Super League survival
The battle to for Super League survival is intense as its ever been with four teams all separated by points difference. Sam Harris looks at how the rest of the season could pan out and which teams will survive. Super League Survival The Current Table 9th Leeds Rhinos Played 20 Points 14 10th Huddersfield Giants […] READ MORE
The growth of Women’s Rugby League in England
With the game of women’s rugby league in England growing rapidly and the season beginning on 7 April, fans can again support their favourite team. Last Word On Rugby decided to take a look at how it started and the progress made. Kicking off Women’s Rugby League in England Bradford Bulls’ women helped to get […] READ MORE
One Year of Physical Disability Rugby League
The first match in the history of Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) took place just over a year ago. Last Word on Rugby looks at what this concept has achieved and future plans. What is Physical Disability Rugby League? PDRL is a nine-a-side version of the game with two 25 minute halves but drop goals and […] READ MORE
2019 Super League: Team-by-team Analysis
The 2019 Super League season starts January 31st, and is set to be the most competitive year in European rugby league in recent years. There have been impressive signings throughout the league, with marquee players joining from the NRL. Therefore, Last Word on Rugby decided to look at how the season could pan out. Team-by-team […] READ MORE