Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
Re-signed Ardie Savea has penned a four-year deal with New Zealand Rugby (NZ Rugby) which will keep him in Aotearoa through to the end of the 2025 season. His contract terms will not be made public, so the questions many would be thinking could be; How much is he being paid directly from NZ Rugby? […] READ MORE
All other things apart, Mohed Altrad has; and will, influence the ongoing proceedings at Kingsholm. For most, the rugby--now, more than ever--needs to take priority over rumours. READ MORE
Those connected to Gloucester Rugby will know that takeover rumours have been circulating for some time now, following the attention of Mohed Altrad – as covered previously by Last Word on Rugby. Now the Daily Mail has broken the news that there could be an overhaul of the management team at Kingsholm when/if this takeover […] READ MORE
It is less than a year ago that Gloucester Rugby seemed to have settled their ownership issues as Martin St Quinton took a majority stake. Now rumours have rapidly gathered pace that Montpellier owner Mohed Altrad is prepared to invest. So much so that the club have had to issue a statement about another possible Gloucester Rugby takeover. Who is Mohed Altrad? A […] READ MORE
James is an Editor for Last Word on Rugby. He covers the Gallagher Premiership and in particular Gloucester Rugby, his hometown club. When not at Kingsholm James may also be found supporting Gloucestershire Cricket.