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The Guinness Pro14 takes a break for a couple of weeks, as the European competitions commence. With two Welsh regions in the Champions Cup, and two in the Challenge Cup, fans will have plenty to cheer about. Here is the Last Word On Rugby preview to those sides first fixtures in Europe for this 2017/18 […] READ MORE
Compared to travelling 3400 miles to Philadelphia, the 310 mile trip from Newcastle to Bath must have seemed like a short hop down the road. All this travelling clearly didn’t affect them as Newcastle Falcons beat Bath in a rollercoaster game 33-32. Takulua Inspires Dream Start for the Visitors The Falcons’ scrum got on top […] READ MORE
The new UK rugby season has begun, but with Aviva Premiership new laws in place, the question begs asking "new laws, better game, better spectator sport?" READ MORE
The Aviva Premiership headed Stateside once again in 2017, with the Falcons as the ‘home’ team on Saturday. Disappointment was abound though for the men from Kingston Park, as Saracens overpower Newcastle in Philadelphia with England and Lions reinforcements returning. Owen Farrell starred in a 7-29 victory in the second ever visit to North America. […] READ MORE
The North East club continue their winning ways with a one point victory as Newcastle Falcons beat Sale Sharks at the A J Bell Stadium. The opening match of round two of the Aviva Premiership season could not have been more of a contrast to last weekends season opener. We were spoilt with entertainment during […] READ MORE
The 2017/18 Aviva Premiership season is just days away, and with it fans excitement is once again beginning to rise. Kit launches, new signings and pre-season games have social media all a flutter. As sides focus clearly now on Round One games, the 2017/18 Aviva Premiership predictions abound across the game and here at LWOR we’re […] READ MORE
With the Aviva Premiership 2017/18 pre-season training in full flow, each of the twelve clubs have been busy recruiting ahead of the new season. Marquee signings, as well as internal club promotions. Knowing this, the 2017/18 season could be the most exciting yet in the championships history. Here is your Aviva club-by-club guide for the new faces joining […] READ MORE
As the end of the Premiership season draws closer, it provides a perfect opportunity to take a look at this years' Aviva Premiership's best performers. READ MORE
The Only Way Is Up for Bristol November 7th, 2016 could prove to be a vital turning point in Bristol Rugby’s season. Winless all season and rock-bottom of the Aviva Premiership, the west country outfit sacked Director of Rugby Andy Robinson, putting Mark Tainton in temporary charge. Two months later, after four wins on the […] READ MORE
Last Word on Rugby looks at the upcoming Aviva Premiership Round Eight fixtures with an eye on those pushing for an international spot. Aviva Premiership Round Eight Worcester Warriors vs Northampton Saints This was the match that set Worcester Warriors up for survival last season, with a last-second Tom Heathcote drop goal sealing a 13-12 […] 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.