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It’s been a whole week since the end of the 6 Nations and it may feel like European rugby is over – but never fear! The best players from the continent face-off in the Quarter Finals of the Champions Cup, domestic rugby’s biggest competition. European Rugby Champions Cup Let’s take a look at the match-ups […] READ MORE
So often the bridesmaids, but are Clermont Auvergne finally ready to take centre stage at the top of the altar after consecutive wins over Saracens? Clermont Auvergne 24 – Saracens 21 Sunday’s 24-21 victory over the struggling European champions came courtesy of Scott Spedding’s late penalty. This meant the men from the Massif Central backed […] READ MORE
The most crucial game of the Guinness Pro14 round eight comes at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland. With Glasgow unbeaten and leading Conference A and Leinster second in conference B respectively, they both will be searching for another victory to keep their good form going. Glasgow v Leinster on Friday night, will be Last Word On Rugby’s one to […] READ MORE
Big spending French outfit Montpellier travel to Dublin to take on European royalty in Leinster as they look to legitimise their credentials. Recruiting the likes of Ruan Pienaar, Aaron Cruden and Luois Picamoles has put Vern Cotter’s outfit firmly in the mix to lift this season’s Champions Cup trophy. Five wins in their initial seven […] 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
With the Cheetahs shocking upset win over Leinster, it was a monumental moment for the new addition to the Celtic League. In the Guinness Pro14 Round Four review, Last Word on Rugby covers all the winners and losers, and the fixtures for next weekend. Cheetahs 38-19 Leinster Shock of the weekend in the Pro14 came […] READ MORE
The men from the Auvergne have, unwillingly, had to accept the mantle of Europe’s nearly men for some years now but a third final in five years offers Clermont a chance at redemption. They withstood a second half blitz from Leinster in their semi-final in Lyon to ensure they will meet Saracens at Murrayfield in just […] READ MORE
Champions Cup quarter finals were up for grabs as the pool stages entered it’s closing stages. With four teams still to play, three of which could have a chance at qualification, it meant all was all to play for as Wasps took on Zebre and Toulouse faced Connacht. FINAL DAY EQUATION Toulouse beat Connacht to take their place as […] READ MORE
Too many times we hear the statement made that somebody “epitomises such and such”. Oft is the phrase uttered that somebody is “such and such through and through”. They are used, on many an occasion, with an element of poetic licence and will nicely embellish a description of someone or something that is good, honest […] READ MORE
After three rounds of action the Pro12 table is taking shaping with the top six pulling clear of the weaker teams. Here is a look at their displays so far. READ MORE
NCTJ qualified journalist, Irishman living in England. I support Ulster but watch more rugby than is healthy. Also dabble in motorsport and cycling, basically anything with wheels.