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If you can recall watching any Springboks match, then the cry from the crowd ‘Beast’ whenever Tendai Mtawarira received the ball, will be recalled with fond memories. And now, as the prop forward retires from International rugby, he leaves under the shine of a Golden Glow. The 34-year old veteran of 117 Tests confirmed his […] READ MORE
The Springbok Rugby World Cup victory in the 2019 edition hosted by Japan has provided hope for a nation desperate to have something to celebrate. Springbok Rugby World Cup Victory Any country that wins a World Cup will claim that it is important for their country to do so. For South Africa, it is more […] READ MORE
South Africa deserves all the plaudits after systematically destroying England to win the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final. England will be devastated. They were a shadow of the team we saw down the All Blacks a week earlier. Rassie Erasmus won the battle of the coaches as England were outthought and outmuscled. The Springboks were […] READ MORE
The Springboks Rugby World Cup challenge has a number of positives. We take a look at five of those positives, ahead of the Japan World Cup. Rassie Erasmus – Head Coach and Director of Rugby Erasmus donned the no.6 Jersey for the Springboks in the 1999 Rugby World Cup, which saw South Africa beat New […] READ MORE
As an organization, Last Word on Rugby looks forward to the New Year, as much as anyone. We too, like to review many of the incredible accomplishments that have occurred over the past 12 months, the key moments over the calendar before making any ‘rugby resolutions’ ahead of the next year. Fondly as we might […] READ MORE
The Springbok team to take on England at Emirates Airlines Park was announced in Johannesburg this morning. Springbok Team Announced The squad was slightly disrupted with the withdrawal of Bismark du Plessis and Frans Steyn due to injuries suffered during the French Top 14 Final. Preparation Time All eyes will be on the performance of […] READ MORE
Declaring the class of 2017 as 'the saviours of Springbok rugby pride' would be premature. However, the way they are trying to play the game, the improved attitude and obvious joy of being in the green and gold jersey is obvious for all to see. READ MORE
With the second round of matches in The Rugby Championship completed, the standings have not changed. South Africa and New Zealand collected wins, however Australia gained a losing bonus point. That could prove important, when it comes to to the final round. Important as much in the points accumulated, but also in how the win/loss […] READ MORE
With the 22nd year of Super Rugby fast approaching, we take a look a look at the DHL Stormers in Super Rugby 2017. READ MORE
Ryan is the Managing Editor at Last Word on Rugby and resides in Johannesburg, South Africa. He specializes in opinion pieces relating to International rugby, Super Rugby and domestic rugby in South Africa.
His career highlights include being granted media accreditation for the Rugby World Cup tournament.