Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
LWOR editor Michael Pulman takes a look at the media coverage leading up to this week’s announcement of the 2017 British & Irish Lions squad for the tour to New Zealand. It was one of the most anticipated squad announcements in rugby history; but it was also highly spoiled by many in the mainstream media. […] READ MORE
The third test of the DHL Lions Series is set for a tremendous climax. After a win for both opponents, the heat is now turned up, in the most watched International series in recent history. The British and Irish Lions 2017 tour pinboard follows the squad selection and intrigue that has all rugby fans attention. The […] READ MORE
Since the first Rugby World Cup in 1987, Wales have played Australia 28 times and won twice. The last time was 10 years ago, in Autumn 2008. Since then, it’s been 13 consecutive defeats. Such a one-sided relationship can’t really be described as a rivalry. For Welsh fans, the Australian team is their nemesis. No […] READ MORE
In the tackle area, pressure, strength and forces collide. The gladiatorial, most confrontational area of the game where onfield fitness and training technique are tools which players and coaches must fine tune. Over time, an [relatively] new tactic in the breakdown area has evolved; the Neck Roll Tackle. The technique is best executed when a […] READ MORE
With yet another season of Guinness Pro14 rugby upon us, Robert Rees takes a look at all the Welsh rugby transfers in what has been a busy summer off the field, for the Regions. A summer of transfers, fresh Professional Rugby Agreement and 2020 Wales head coach announcement ‘Project reset‘ and Wayne Pivac announced through […] READ MORE
In the just announced New Years Honours List, the rugby world has been recognized. Honours go to former-All Black Sir Bryan Williams and current Wales Rugby player Sam Warburton, OBE READ MORE
It will be a very special occasion on Saturday night at Toll Stadium – and the New Zealand Provincial Barbarians have named a squad of some of the best grassroots players going round. Flying Waikato winger Sevu Reece and clutch championship-winning kicker Bryn Gatland are two of the big names to feature in the Barbarians […] READ MORE
After an enthralling opening weekend in the 2017 RBS Six Nations, LWOR looks at how Wales can beat England in Cardiff this coming Saturday. READ MORE
Wales stumbled past Japan in Cardiff, 33-30 thanks to a last minute drop goal courtesy of Sam Davies, but the performance was very unsatisfactory. Howley and his men put on a display that most in the stadium would want to forget and hope not to see again soon. To call it a stumble is perhaps […] READ MORE
Both England and Wales have revealed their teams to face their respective Southern Hemisphere opponents on Saturday and whilst there is success for England’s Tom Wood being selected at open-side flanker, there is equal disappointment for Wales’ Jamie Roberts having been dropped from the starting XV to face Argentina at the Principality Stadium. Tom Wood’s […] READ MORE
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