What's at stake and what are the Lions and South Africa playing for? Trying to get inside the player's minds prior to kick-off. READ MORE
Head Games – What’s at stake and what are the Lions and South Africa playing for?
Tag: Lions Series 2021
World Rugby misconduct outcomes on a finely balanced edge; Erasmus/Rennie
After two World Rugby misconduct investigations, the governing bodies’ findings and the outcomes are on a finely balanced edge. Desperately wanting to hold on to the values and dignity built on an amateur history, it is being pushed now more so by professionalism and by closer examination. The scrutiny that both the complainant (World Rugby) […] READ MORE
South African Rugby: Sponsorship and Springbok competition update
South African rugby has received significant sponsorship boosts during the last week. The Springboks winning the Rugby World Cup in 2019 had a lot to do with this and shows that success breeds success. It has been a busy few weeks for South African rugby. Ryan Jordan considers the impact of the announcements made recently. […] READ MORE
Gatland, Rennie, Foster feel heat (win or lose) of International rugby coach
Win or lose, the reign of an international rugby coach is judged by more than just stakeholders. It’s both a popularity contest and a statement of their talent and intent. Warren Gatland knows that heat well. Over two decades in the kitchen where if ‘the heat is too hot, just grin and bear it mate’. […] READ MORE
Stuttering Lions must attack the Springboks to win 2021 Castle series
The British and Irish Lions have barely fired a shot in attack in two tests against the Springboks. With the 2021 Castle series at 1-1 and with everything on the line for both teams, Warren Gatland must make some proactive changes. In his words, this is a Cup Final and if the Lions adopt a […] READ MORE
The side Warren Gatland should put out for the final test
The series is level after two tests in South Africa for the first time in 66 years, and Warren Gatland has several dilemmas to deal with. Here’s the side that he should be going with to get a famous series victory over the reigning world champions. Warren Gatland knows big games Gatland has made a […] READ MORE
Kyle Sinckler cited for biting (footage inside)
Lions prop Kyle Sinckler has been cited by the commissioner following the second Lions test in cape Town on Saturday. Sinckler only citing Despite a possible bite for Stuart Hogg doing the rounds on social media, he has avoided any action, as have Itoje for a knee across the throat area of Damian de Allende. […] READ MORE
British and Irish Lions gear up for Springbok backlash
Warren Gatland, the British and Irish Lions coach has made three changes to the side that won the first test. Mako Vunipola comes in for Rory Sutherland, Chris Harris replaces Elliot Daly and Conor Murray is in for Ali Price. There are also changes on the bench that sees Taulupe Faletau replace Hamish Watson. Elliot […] READ MORE
Is Rassie Erasmus running a second Twitter account to highlight wrong calls?
Eagle eyed Twitter users have started to notice that Rassie Erasmus may well be using a second, ‘burner,’ account to highlight calls that have gone against the Springboks on the 2021 Lions tour. Rassie Erasmus’ 2nd account? An account that began with 0 followers, replied to Erasmus’ tweet, congratulating the Lions for their victory, and […] READ MORE
Lions defeat the Springboks in first Test
An empty Cape Town Stadium was the venue that witnessed the Lions defeat the Springboks 22 points to 17 in the first Test of three to be hosted in the Mother City. Scorers: South Africa: Try – Faf de Klerk Penalties – Handre Pollard 4 British and Irish Lions: Try: Luke Cowan-Dickie Conversion: Dan Biggar […] READ MORE
About Author
Ryan Jordan
Ryan is the Managing Editor at Last Word on Rugby and resides in Johannesburg, South Africa. He specializes in opinion pieces relating to International rugby, Super Rugby and domestic rugby in South Africa.
His career highlights include being granted media accreditation for the Rugby World Cup tournament.