Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
Tayler Adams is an “All Black” scrum-half and fly-half for the Toronto Arrows. When looking at the offensive production, Adams is one of the best in MLR. He is among the league leaders in many categories in Major League Rugby for the Arrows this year. Adams was born in Auckland, New Zealand and started playing […] READ MORE
The Super Rugby divorce between the Australasian teams, South Africa and Argentina sounds like a done deal. There are lingering questions if this is indeed the case. Super Rugby divorce NZ Rugby CEO Mark Robinson announced that New Zealand had committed itself to a new direction at Super Rugby level. In summary, they are considering […] READ MORE
The Rugby World Cup in Japan is underway, and a few elite teams have looked seriously impressive in the early stages of the tournament. After enjoying the first round of fixtures, Last Word on Rugby has looked closely at the results, and found a shortlist of top performers. An agreement has been reached, and these […] READ MORE
With the assumption that Round One selection and planning policy by the two leading Southern Hemisphere rugby teams disproven, it all leads to a much more tantalizing fixture that will be the ‘Wellington rematch’ when fans prepare for New Zealand v South Africa on Saturday. A rematch due to the location and recent history. In 2018, […] READ MORE
The 12-match schedule for The Rugby Championship 2018, including match venues and kick-off times, has been officially released. It see’s the familiar foes within the SANZAAR partnership, all challenge for superiority of the Southern Hemisphere. Reigning champions New Zealand, Argentina (see main picture), South Africa and Australia will participate in a full schedule of home […] READ MORE
England U20s were emphatically defeated at the hands of New Zealand in the final of the World Championships on Sunday. The Baby Blacks put in a commanding performance in their 64-17 win before being crowned champions for an historic sixth time. But despite the defeat, it was still a successful campaign for England. They remain the […] READ MORE
After some thrilling pool stage matches in the World Rugby U20 Championships, all twelve sides were back in action in the knockout stages, to determine their final fixtures on Sunday June 18. Last Word on Rugby reporter Aaron Tillyer has been on hand to cover the World Rugby tournament. Here’s a quick round-up of all yesterdays action: Ireland 52 Samoa […] READ MORE
More crucial All Blacks re-signing is good news, to go forward towards the British and Irish Lions and to the Rugby World Cup 2019, in Japan READ MORE
With the Brisbane Global Rugby Tens less than a month away, a breakdown of communication surrounding All Black players has occured. READ MORE
Rugby players in New Zealand are due to get a big pay increase after a new Collective Employment Agreement was signed between the major associations today. New Zealand Rugby hopes to keep the top-performing Super Rugby talent by offering pay increases. Super Rugby teams can contract up to 32 players, and the maximum retainer is […] READ MORE
Michael Pulman is a contributor for Last Word On Rugby and writes regular content with a New Zealand focus. Beginning as a blogger on his own and through various other platforms, Mike has gone on to become a genuine sports reporter, covering NZ Rugby and all competitions domestic, and Internationally, as well as Cricket.