Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
It’s semi-final time in both the Aviva Premiership and the Guinness Pro14, with some high octane games scheduled! To prepare you, join ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod for a look at all the coverage. Paddy and Andy discuss the recent results, and the upcoming finals this weekend. Big Story Roundup In the news this week, […] READ MORE
Harlequins fans might well be asking themselves where their club is going. Paul Gustard’s Harlequins departure, along with that of Chris Ashton has raised some questions. Head of Rugby Paul Gustard departed after just over two and a half years at the club and will join Italian side Benetton Treviso as defence coach at the […] READ MORE
Wasps, led by 37 year old Lee Blackett, have stormed into the Gallagher Premiership final. His team will come up against serial finalists Exeter Chiefs and new European champions, of course led by Rob Baxter. This has therefore created the first final since 2013 with two Englishmen in charge of the two teams. These two […] READ MORE
Gloucester paved the path another yard towards the playoffs with a bonus point victory over Harlequins. A dominant forward battle backed up with some silky backline moves set the tone for the visitors who never looked back. Gloucester triumphant in physically dominant display Harlequins started brightly under the sun at The Stoop. Some good wide […] READ MORE
Despite scoring a brace of tries, a home loss has left Gloucester winger Charlie Sharples disappointed whilst Harlequins boss Paul Gustard praises his side in their ability to win a game in an ugly fashion. Great individual performance, but team lets it down A brace of tries from winger Sharples gave Gloucester a huge opportunity […] READ MORE
![John Mitchell [officially] quits the Vodacom Bulls to join England Rugby](https://lastwordonsports.com/rugby/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2018/08/John-Mitchell.jpg)
On the 14th of August, Last Word on Rugby was to publish a news item on John Mitchell departing the South African Vodacom Bulls organization. It appeared to be a fait accompli.…however, in the time between these dates, supposition and the facts have become entwined into a story which only Mitchell could have been associated […] READ MORE
The slow decline of Harlequins following their Premiership title win in 2012 continued with a dismal showing last season. The poor form of the Twickenham-based side led to a tenth-placed finish and the removal of Director of Rugby John Kingston. Yet despite a forgettable season, an air of optimism has been reinstalled at the Stoop […] READ MORE
History graduate from the University of Bristol, about to start a masters at City University in Investigative Journalism. Jake has written for Rugbydump and Britwatch Sports, covering Rugby Union and Cricket. He also follows football, boxing and has a burgeoning interest in the NFL.