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With all the incredible rugby going on with the Six Nations, it can be tough to remember that Gallagher Premiership stars are performing during round 20 fixtures, that still rage on domestically while the Test nations fight it out. Just like last year, Last Word on Rugby looks into who is making the most of […] READ MORE
Now the 2020/21 season is fully complete, the annual rotation of players to their new clubs can take place before pre-season training begins. As always, supporters will be sad to see certain players depart, and welcome new faces who they believe will strengthen their team. Here we have picked out the five biggest Gallagher Premiership […] READ MORE
Following the announcement of the England World Cup squad the debate has started on why certain players haven’t been chosen. Here are Eddie Jones’ biggest omissions from the squad. England World Cup Squad Danny Cipriani Despite being named the Premiership player of the year and gathering enough highlights to release a movie it was never […] READ MORE
Eddie Jones has named his England Six Nations Squad for the first game of the 2019 Six Nations. The 35-man squad will take on the formidable Ireland side in Dublin on the 2nd February. Although much of this side was predictable, in true Jones fashion he has sprung a few surprises. England Six Nations Squad […] READ MORE
All the indicators were there. The weather, the selections and the pre-game discussions. This was going to be a tight game and a return of old school England for a 6 Nations test match. Eddie Jones has taken his England side to the hard grounds of Australia and Argentina and won. The Tasmanian has also […] READ MORE
Harlequin’s season was dealt a significant blow last week with the 7-week ban for Kyle Sinckler who was found guilty of making illegal contact with the eye or eye area of another player. The ban adds further pressure on to Director of Rugby John Kingston and his coaching staff as another of their front-line players […] READ MORE
Gloucester failed to match the hype of last Friday’s success over Exeter as Harlequins secured their first win of the campaign without getting out of third gear. On a landmark day for Mike Brown, the Quins fullback surpassed Nick Easter’s appearance record for the London club, he helped his side to three tries at the […] READ MORE
Yesterday's ESPN layoffs sent shock waves throughout the North American, and sports media worldwide. The layoffs come as a result of changes in consumer demand and the evolution of sports journalism. READ MORE
Stunning performances, and one of the most successful records in international rugby for 2016, have allowed Eddie Jones’ men to dream big as England aim for the perfect year. Compare and contrast the fortunes of the ‘men in white’ between 2015 and 2016, and it is hard to believe that this is the same a […] READ MORE
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