Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
Super Rugby is building into its final stages of preseason, and new Chiefs coach Colin Cooper is looking to build on the solid foundations laid before him. It’s been a long preseason so far, with a lot of skills work taking place in December before beginning set piece work in the New Year. If the […] READ MORE
Three matches were played over this weekend, to open the November Internationals calendar. Not inside the ‘World Rugby window’ which particularly limited the availability of all players, but they were all entertaining games to signal that the Autumn Tours are about to invade the Northern Hemisphere. An important stage of the year, with the Southern […] READ MORE
For teams from the Southern Hemisphere, the end of their domestic seasons coincides with the start of the offshore fixtures. Usually it is the All Blacks who take the primary attention, but the Maori All Blacks also have End of Year tour matches scheduled. Both sides will head north; the Maori side are preparing to face […] READ MORE
With the departure of Dave Rennie looming, former Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper will take over the Chiefs following the 2017 Super Rugby season. Cooper has signed a three-year deal with the Chiefs, but he will resume his role as Maori All Blacks coach for their big clash against the British & Irish Lions in 2017. […] READ MORE
As the wealth of games built-up, World Rugby was truly reflected in June Internationals matches that produced quality rugby. It was across the men’s and women’s game, in junior rugby and in Sevens played in Europe. Many of these match outcomes are listed below, but there were so many more. Better resources to discover those […] READ MORE
But he; like most New Zealand rugby fans, will be thrilled with how the team and the exceptional bench, the All Blacks greatest strength, played very well in Auckland last night. READ MORE
A debilitating case of rheumatoid arthritis has also been a key contributor to the early move towards the lucrative European rugby market for James Lowe. His condition is worsening, so similar in the choices for any sports person (or any individual) he had to make a life/career decision in March. READ MORE
As well as recognizing milestones though every decade since its formation, the site features interactive quiz questions to test budding historians and includes information on the New Zealand Rugby union's priorities at the time taken from the 'Minute Books'. READ MORE
With the New Year fast approaching, Last Word On Rugby are reflecting back on a fine year. From the highly successful USA Rugby Weekend to the Mitre 10 Cup Provincial Championship, the ‘LWOR highlights for 2016’ are a wide and varied account. As part of our MCXM Top 10 memories of 2016, the last in our series […] READ MORE
American rugby fans are quick to judge coaching performances and John Mitchell’s start is not exempt. USA Rugby is attracting fans at an amazing rate. Rugby is the fastest growing sport in the country. Pro Rugby is drawing in new fans to the sport, as has the Olympics. Americans are struggling with their place in the […] 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.