Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
Another fantastic episode of ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod for you this week. We return from our European tour to focus on domestic rugby in the UK & Ireland, as well as the start of the Anglo-Welsh Cup. Big Story Roundup On this week’s show, we chat about a potential ‘Yarde sale’ at Quins and ‘a […] READ MORE
Possibly, before rugby union was televised, there were referees who could communicate with players as well as a certain, Nigel Owens. But hands down today, he is by far the most charismatic referee in the modern history of this game. Recent evidence is clearly supporting that reasoning. No longer a question of ‘if’ but, of […] READ MORE
Munster took a huge step towards not only a Guinness Pro12 top four spot, but also a home semi final, with a 10-7 win over Glasgow at Irish Independent Park. The Irish side should have been out of sight by the time Stuart Hogg scampered down the touchline to pull the Warriors within three but […] READ MORE
This coming week, rugby union players and fans will see World Rugby’s new directive on high tackles come into force, stiffening up the penalties for any contact ‘with the head’ of an opponent. The directive is well intentioned, given the increasing focus on mitigating head trauma – particularly concussion. Last Word On Rugby resident Wellington […] READ MORE
Scott MacLean is an active rugby referee in Wellington (NZ), and writes for Last Word On Rugby predominantly from the ‘match officials’ viewpoint.