Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
The end of another financial year means the release of the latest WRU annual report. It can be a complicated set of figures, data and block text so, Robert Rees breaks it down into all ‘you need to know’ about the Welsh Rugby Union books. Gethin to stand down after 12 years Before getting down […] 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
Monday saw the revealing of the successor to Warren Gatland’s throne post-2019 Rugby World Cup. Scarlets head boss Wayne Pivac was named after leading the rumour race for months. The two year search ends with Pivac gaining control of the Welsh side from 2019 Autumn series until the 2023 World Cup. #BREAKING ??????? Wayne Pivac […] READ MORE
Following the Cardiff Blues’ superb Challenge Cup win over Gloucester last weekend and the Scarlets reaching a second successive Pro14 final, the regional game in Wales is in good shape. Despite serious financial problems and the announcement before Christmas that coach Danny Wilson would be leaving the club, the Blues have picked up their first […] READ MORE
In it's seventh year, the Guinness Pro14 has seen much change. Two additional teams, and a wider audience. So now, as the Guinness Pro14 semi-finals ready for action, anticipation is building like never before. Glasgow Warriors v Scarlets/Leinster v Munster READ MORE
A week ago Northampton Saints returned to Monday training following a fourth hammering this season by Saracens. This week they have the satisfaction of completing the double over their fiercest rivals Leicester as they won 27-21 at Welford Road. This may also potentially derail the Tigers’ play-off bid. Before the match, there was only one […] READ MORE
It’s been a whole week since the end of the 6 Nations and it may feel like European rugby is over – but never fear! The best players from the continent face-off in the Quarter Finals of the Champions Cup, domestic rugby’s biggest competition. European Rugby Champions Cup Let’s take a look at the match-ups […] READ MORE
Aviva Premiership try-scoring machine Tom Varndell believes changes to England’s backline need to be made. Last Word on Rugby brings you a Tom Varndell interview following the very disappointing Six Nations campaign for the 2016/17 champions. Changes Needed to England Backline The former Wasps winger has urged Eddie Jones to tinker with his side ahead […] READ MORE
Friday night in Bath didn’t turn out quite how the vast majority of Bath fans expected it to. After going to West Wales earlier in the campaign and coming back with the victory, the opportunity to boost their claims for a quarter-final place was there for the West Country men to take. Nevertheless, not only […] READ MORE
English teams have dominated in the Champions Cup for the past few years, with Saracens winning the tournament on the last two occasions. However Champions Cup Round 3 was a weekend to forget for the Premiership as the French and Pro14 teams were dominant. Champions Cup Round 3 Wrap Glasgow Warriors 22 29 Montpellier Glasgow […] READ MORE
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