Celebrating our game, Last Word On Rugby have combined the wealth of knowledge from all our staff and writers, to come up with the MC50 Most Influential Player Series. A list that profiles the many and growing number of players in World Rugby who are either the MVP of their country, competition or code: we […] READ MORE
Tag: Maxime Machenaud
Racing 92 Look to Improve European Standings
Last year’s Champions Cup finalists Racing 92 will try to improve their position in the Champions Cup this weekend against Glasgow. Racing 92 had a difficult start to their season this year. Going into the opening round of Champions Cup play Racing was 4-4 in the Top 14. Frequent injury to key personnel, such as […] READ MORE
All Blacks Win Final Test Match of 2016 vs France
In an entertaining game played at the Stade de France in Paris, the All Blacks won their final test match of 2016 against France 19-24. In a rivalry spread of over 100 years, the match completed the International season for each team. The New Zealand side had successfully won 13/14 games, with the sole defeat at the […] READ MORE
Dan Carter Unavailable for Racing 92 Champions Cup Match
Racing 92 have struggled during the first portion of the Top 14 season. The struggle has been largely due to an Dan Carter injury. This has been compounded by external issues over alleged doping within the club, but all that must be put aside before they play this weekend. Entering round one of the Champions Cup on […] READ MORE
Maxime Machenaud’s Return Well Timed For Racing92
Maxime Machenaud’s return against Lyon was the perfect warm-up prior to a major test against Toulouse. Racing 92‘s first rate scrum half returned to play last week against Lyon to give fans faith the Paris men can defend their home against the unbeaten Toulouse. Maxime Machenaud return well timed Machenaud had been suspended following a red card he […] READ MORE