Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
With all the incredible rugby going on with the Six Nations, it can be tough to remember that Gallagher Premiership stars are performing during round 20 fixtures, that still rage on domestically while the Test nations fight it out. Just like last year, Last Word on Rugby looks into who is making the most of […] READ MORE
The Aviva Premiership opening round gave us just a glimpse of what’s in store for the rest of the season. The weekend in itself was record breaking. 374 points, including 50 tries was enough to surpass the previous record and open the season with a real bang! Much was said going into the first round, that […] READ MORE
In the fourth of our series looking at the best overseas players to have appeared in England, James Barker compiles the South Africa Premiership Rugby XV. This team, starting with the forward pack, features the Springboks who’ve made the biggest impact in England. Last Word on Rugby readers and supporters were given their say on who should make this […] READ MORE
In a flashback to the ‘bad old days’ of rugby players fighting on-field, Armand van der Merwe and Shalk Brits have received suspensions after an ugly altercation last Saturday. It saw the aggressor and recipient each punished with equal vigor, by the Super Rugby judiciary. The two South African conference players may have acted on instinct […] READ MORE
After suffering a disappointing loss to Los Pumas in Argentina, Rassie Erasmus’s Springbok selection options raise more questions than answers. Springbok Selection Options The SOS Erasmus sent out after the Springboks 32-19 loss in Cordoba, has raised more questions than it has answered. Last Word on Rugby consider Springbok selection options, plus the ramifications; positive, […] READ MORE
The champions of England thwarted the champions of Europe as Exeter Chiefs ended Saracens long home unbeaten run. The visitors came away with a 20-18 victory at Allianz Park. The clash between Exeter and Saracens demonstrated how far ahead these two are from the rest of the pack. Last Word on Rugby looks back at […] READ MORE
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