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If there was a week to watch Rugby Europe, this was it. Whilst Wales were walking over Italy, Rugby Europe Week Two results burst into life, with both games going down to the final throw and kick of the ball. As well, with Rugby Union World Cup Qualification on the line, the tension was only […] READ MORE
PREVIEW – Rugby Canada hosts España Rugby and it will be Canada’s second game this month. This will most likely be their last friendly this month as they face España Rugby (Spain Rugby) in Canada’s capital. Rugby Canada hosts Spain in the nation’s capital International rugby is coming to Ottawa this weekend! 🏉 Catch the […] READ MORE
In an authoritative move, World Rugby put the sword to Romanian RWC hopes, as they disciplined both Romania and Spain, to select Russia instead. It was in relation to the outrageous reaction from Spain when they failed to gain direct entry into the tournament, and after investigation by the governing body READ MORE
Day Two of the 2018 Kitakyushu Sevens came to a conclusion, with New Zealand claiming the title over France. In a weekend where China looks to be showing plenty of promise, surprising many as the invitational side reached the quarter-finals. France too reached their first final, as the series tipped past halfway READ MORE
Rugby isn’t the same Ye Old Sport it was back in the 90’s. Not even the same as in the early years of the 21st century. The sport changed for better and for worse, it got bigger and smaller. It got more spectacular and decadent, living between paradoxes. And Rugby Europe epitomizes those issues. ‘Better’ as […] READ MORE
When seeing the diabolical scenes after the Rugby World Cup qualifier match between Belgium and Spain, it appeared that Romania would be heading to Japan. But as the frustration of Spanish players erupted, Rugby Europe and World Rugby must now rule on the validity of the match result READ MORE
This weekend sees the kick off of Rugby Europe Championship 2018, which is the premier rugby union competition outside of the Six Nations Championship in Europe. This content is courtesy of a guest columnist specializing in Tier 2 Rugby, Mister XV. Give him a follow on Twitter This year’s Rugby European Championship (REC) counts as […] READ MORE
For Europeans, the word Fiji is something exotic, a special and completely different place away from the mundane. Usually a tropical paradise comes to mind. This idea also applies when people talk about Fijian rugby, as their players have a unique way of playing and a clear passion for rugby. For the first time in many […] READ MORE
Portuguese rugby player and writer who loves to "scribble" in Planeta Desportivo. From then on Francisco got the pleasure to talk to Eddie Jones, Stuart Hogg and many others. With a masters degree in History, working as a Consultant, rugby and sports are my main passion. Now contributing for Last Word on Sports, you can also read some other works on Fair Play, Portal do Rugby and Rugby World Magazine.