It is not hyperbolic to say that this might just be the biggest rugby match in the history of the women’s game. This Women’s Rugby World Cup has seen publicity like never before. Selling out Eden Park for the first round and doing so again for the final, games being televised all across the world, […] READ MORE
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Rugby Championship 2019: All Blacks vs Springboks analysis
The first game of the second week saw the two premier teams in Rugby Championship 2019, New Zealand and South Africa, clash in what has historically been tight, combative game. In last year’s tournament, only two points separated the teams both times they faced each other. Rugby Championship 2019 It was an equally cagey affair […] READ MORE
Top 20 rugby union countries with most registered players
The world of rugby union is full of countries who sit at the forefront of discussions and success, but many whom have a huge rugby culture sit deeper in the shadows and may shock some fans when they see them in our list of top 20 countries with the most registered players. World rankings will […] READ MORE
The southern hemisphere: COVID’s impact on rugby union
The world is going through a tough time right now, which includes the rugby union community. However, it is not just a human toll, but an economic toll. This includes southern hemisphere countries with both Super Rugby and PRO14 teams. COVID’s impact on the southern hemisphere Africa South Africa According to RugbyPass, South Africa Rugby […] READ MORE
Wales summer test against Japan unlikely to go ahead says Jamie Joseph
Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has said that his sides summer test against Wales is unlikely to go ahead. Talking to the Pick up the Pace podcast he revealed why the game is in jeopardy. Summer test on hold Wales are set to play Japan before heading into a two-match series against New Zealand. Jamie […] READ MORE
Premiership New Zealand XV: the forwards
Following the selection of the best-imported New Zealand backs into the Premiership, James Barker now selects the Premiership New Zealand XV forward pack. Premiership New Zealand XV: the forwards 8. Wayne Shelford – Northampton Saints The only nominee from the pre-professional era, Wayne Shelford has a formidable reputation in Northampton from his time at the […] READ MORE
Warren Gatland leaves lasting legacy regardless of New Zealand result
Regardless of the result on Friday against New Zealand, Warren Gatland will leave a lasting legacy as the Wales head coach. Robert Rees looks back over his stellar career and the impact he made on Welsh rugby. Lasting legacy felt across Wales When Warren Gatland became the Welsh coach in 2007 Wales were a side […] READ MORE
British and Irish Lions 2017 tour Pinboard – Fan Engagement
Not only will there be quality rugby played over the next six weeks of the British and Irish Lions tour, but the fans support will be on an epic level. A renowned ‘red army’ of fans and spectators will again descend on the small country of New Zealand. When the Qantas flight landed at Auckland […] READ MORE
British and Irish Lions 2017 Tour Pinboard – 7 Day Countdown
Time is running out, the date is closing in and the attention is focusing onto the British and Irish Lions tour, 2017. And when the tourists step off that inbound Qantas flight from London to Auckland in just a few days time, it will be ‘rugby central’ for the majority of fans of the game. […] READ MORE
British and Irish Lions 2017 tour Pinboard – News, Views & More
As the well planned rugby invasion of New Zealand nears, not only are the British and Irish Lions team setting up for the five week tour, but rugby fans and followers are hugely interested. To maximize that high awareness, Last Word on Rugby is beginning our new regular column, the '2017 Tour Pinboard'. READ MORE