Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
In one of the most dominant periods in the sport, Leeds Rhinos won seven Grand Finals, two League Leaders Shields, and the Challenge Cup between 2004 and 2014. Last Word on Rugby has decided to recount that unprecedented decade of success. Background on Leeds Rhinos ‘golden generation’ The Rhinos came into the 2004 season having […] READ MORE
Danny McGuire is a name known throughout rugby league due to his personal success as Super League’s record try scorer and Leeds Rhinos’ exploits. Last Word on Rugby League writer Sam Harris profiles the great man. Danny McGuire: promise as a youngster McGuire was a talented scrum-half and started his foray into rugby league at local […] READ MORE
The first match in the history of Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) took place just over a year ago. Last Word on Rugby looks at what this concept has achieved and future plans. What is Physical Disability Rugby League? PDRL is a nine-a-side version of the game with two 25 minute halves but drop goals and […] READ MORE
Leeds Rhinos flew the flag for UK Rugby League and the Betfred Super League competition in Melbourne, Australia late last month. The World Club Challenge is used as both a barometer of the ‘North v South’ argument over league supremacy. As well as being a good warm-up for the NRL Premiership. Altogether, it was a win-win […] READ MORE
Life-long Rugby League fan. Knowledge & appreciation of the game was forged in the iconic cauldron of Odsal Stadium, Bradford and the amateur club rugby of the Pennine leagues.