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In PRO14 round 5, the South African teams produced a home win and an away loss. The Cheetahs defeated the Ospreys 44 – 25 at home in Bloemfontein and the Southern Kings lost to the Dragons 29 – 13 in Newport. PRO14 Round 5: The South African Teams We take a brief look at each […] READ MORE
The most crucial game of the Guinness Pro14 this weekend, comes at Rodney Parade in Newport, Wales. With both teams struggling in conference B (6th and 7th respectively), Dragons v Southern Kings on Saturday night, will be Last Word On Rugby’s one to watch. Guinness Pro14 Game of the Weekend Both teams are in Conference B of the […] READ MORE
The two South African PRO14 teams struggle continued again in round two of the competition. READ MORE
The two South African PRO14 teams struggled in their respective debut matches with both recording disappointing losses. READ MORE
Hindsight will obviously decide on whether this brave move proved to be a catalyst to a large step forward for the competition. But proactively trying to rectify many of the challenges and concerns within the game should be applauded, and the proposed PRO14 intent provide optimism for the team's involved. READ MORE
The South African Pro12 entry is one that is appearing no earlier for Guinness Pro12 fans. The Kings and Cheetahs played their last Super Rugby fixture against each other on Friday, and fans now face the wait to find out when their side will face the new challengers. As Super Rugby reduces it’s format to […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Week 17 was the last week of conference competition and the teams now head into the playoff series. Super Rugby Week 17: The African Conferences Ten teams have now had their Super Rugby seasons end at the culmination of the the round robin stage of the competition, with the final eight entering the […] READ MORE
A proposed ‘Pro14 with South Africa teams’ takes a step closer, with meetings between Pro12 shareholders and Celtic Rugby Ltd. Chief Executives over the next ten days. This will support news on which South African conference Super Rugby teams will be axed ahead of next season. Guinness Pro12 CEO, Martin Anayi (see below image) has been […] READ MORE
The key thoughts after Super Rugby Round 15 for this scribe is where the South African Rugby Union (SARU) are headed with the Super Rugby competition. Key Thoughts After Super Rugby Round 15 This is not a discussion about the complexity of the current format. We know it is a mess. The competition is too […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Round 12 produced most of the expected results, except for the Southern Kings upset win over the Sharks. In their third year of competition it was the Kings first triumph over a fellow South African franchise. Whether you love them or hate them, we have to doff our caps to Head Coach Deon […] 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.