Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
Examining the 31 names that make-up the All Blacks RWC squad (Rugby World Cup) you sense that this 2019 side has been selected to maximize their ‘speed and mobility’ in a bid to win an unprecedented back-to-back-to-back World Championships. Although that ultimate goal is over two months away, the beginning of the 2019 Rugby World […] READ MORE
Winning three titles in a row, the franchises 10th Super Rugby title, it heralds a Crusaders rugby dynasty that has been strengthened more by Scott Robertson. Defeating, and stifling a brave challenge by the Jaguares, it was an achieved goal for the side who matched the feats by the 1998/99/2000 side. They too enjoyed a […] READ MORE
From the very first minute, it looked like Beauden Barrett had the ball on a string. In rugby parlance, that means he had a ripper of a game against Australia, at Eden Park last night. From a Wallaby charge down, he retrieved the lost ball, and booted it 40 meters perfectly down the sideline. Barrett […] READ MORE
As teams are announced for the second Bledisloe Cup Test match this Saturday night, the list of players includes another 100-cap All Black, in Owen Franks. A name which has been a consistent inclusion for head coach Steve Hansen, the head coach was glowing of the contribution by Owen Franks; as well as his older […] READ MORE
The 2017 Investec Super Rugby season is just a few weeks away; and Nepo Laulala is close to’ bursting at the seams’ with excitement to finally get back on the field. The specialist prop was a big signing for the Chiefs in Super Rugby’s 2015/16 off-season; but he never made it onto the field for […] READ MORE
The All Blacks might have all the odds and history in their favour, but Steve Hansen is not taking a Pumas side that is on the rise ‘lightly’ this week. With that mindset, it shows the All Blacks are ready for a Pumas onslaught in round three of the The Rugby Championship. Beating Argentina would see […] 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.