Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
There is some good news for San Diego Legion fans. On April 12, the side returns to their San Diego hometown base, and resume their training at Carlsbad. The Legion will play the rest of their home games at San Diego, having only played one home game this year in a temporary base in Las […] READ MORE
Major League Rugby (MLR) is an extremely young league, with only two seasons under its belt. Already in just a few short years of competition, Major League Rugby clubs have begun to obtained acclaimed International stars like ex-All Black, the wing Rene Ranger, as well as former Australian centre Digby Ioane. Add in European stars […] READ MORE
Traveling by bus down to Eden Park, the recognizable Blues Rugby team fans on board seemed to be expectant. They were hopeful, after the fresh changes made to the Auckland franchise that they might challenge in 2019. But, they ended up seeing an all too familiar loss in a high competitive, New Zealand local derby […] READ MORE
In news out of the Southern Hemisphere, former All Black Ma’a Nonu is to resume his Super Rugby career with the Blues in 2019. The one time Blues center will sign a one year deal, to again run out onto Eden Park. This time, he will add to his 160 Super Rugby caps, as a more […] READ MORE
A rugby nation welcomes home their heroes with some sensational scenes across this tiny nation over the last three days since the all conquering All Blacks rugby side returned from the 2015 Rugby World Cup (RWC) with the biggest prize of them all. A Rugby Nation Welcomes Home their Heroes (Excerpt 2015) The celebrations have […] READ MORE
With players such as Elliot Daly and Owen Farrell recently signing new long term contracts, Last Word on Rugby thought it would be interesting to find out who are the top paid rugby union players. With values going up and up, the top paid players will soon rival Rugby League and Cricket salaries, plus endorsements. […] READ MORE
A spot against the Lions would seem a long shot, but a place on the end of year Northern Tour wouldn’t seem too far-fetched. He is a such thrilling prospect for NZ Rugby. And yes, for all the excitement and enthusiasm at present, Ngani Laumape could also be a history maker; no one has yet played rugby league for the Warriors, and then also (probably) played for the All Blacks. My money is on Laumape being the first! READ MORE
Toulon suffer historic defeat at the hands of the Saracen's. Ma'a Nonu's return rife with difficulties in the opening round of Champion's cup play. READ MORE
At the end of Aviva Premiership round three, Bristol Rugby have perhaps predictably sunk to the bottom of the table. After a narrow loss at Twickenham against Harlequins two emphatic defeats to Northampton Saints and Wasps have reiterated the struggle the West Country side will have this season. Whether they will stay up, may depend […] READ MORE
Toulon Top 14 Results Insufficient at Best Many things in the world of rugby are assumed to be true. The All Blacks always win. Leinster is the best team in the Pro12. Toulon always win at home. Before this season, Toulon lost only seven home games over the last five years all to top flight […] READ MORE
Married father of four, got into rugby as an alternative to American football and absolutely fell in love with the game. Since discovering the game it has taken over my entire household.