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It’s the news that everyone was dreading – two-time Six Nations ‘player of the year’ Stuart Hogg has been ruled out of the remainder of the Lions tour after a freak accidental collision with Connor Murray. This had led to discussion about the leading candidates for the vacant Stuart Hogg fullback position. Though he was […] READ MORE
Amidst all the doom and gloom of COVID-19, there is a shining rugby light on the horizon. The hugely anticipated British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa in 2021. Players from both sides will be champing at the bit to get out there again. With aching bodies now having the enforced rest period, nobody […] READ MORE
The Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) published their annual accounts this week and it revealed some startling figures for their board of directors. The SRU seem to have issues in retaining their key players at their two clubs. Jonny Gray the most recent to move south and join his international teammate Stuart Hogg. Yet when it […] READ MORE
It is hard to argue that Exeter Chiefs have been one of the standout sides in the Champions Cup this season. They sit on 19 points with 4 wins from 4 going into their final games and need just a solitary point to qualify for the knockout stages. David Challis has all the low-down from […] READ MORE
When compiling our list of Rugby Highlights, all the contributions were both personal, and a mix of popular and particular. Just like every rugby-conversation though, it is a mix of the most popular, and the most enjoyable moments across another great 12 months for Last Word on Rugby. Rugby Highlights of 2019 – LWOR top […] READ MORE
On the face of it, Jack Nowell has had a pretty special 2019, World Cup finalist, Premiership finalist and now Exeter is sitting pretty atop their Champions Cup pool undefeated. However, for Nowell personally, the first two come with a tinge of frustration and injury curtailed his involvement in Japan and at Twickenham against Saracens. […] READ MORE
In his pre-match notes, Tony Rowe spoke of the importance of transferring “our form from the Gallagher Premiership”. Rob Baxter and the Exeter Chiefs were able to deliver such a performance, as his side end the first block of games on top of Pool two. It was a cagey affair in the first half but, […] READ MORE
The Champions Cup kicked off with a bang last weekend, continuing his focus on Pool 2, David Challis has all the lowdown on this weekend’s matches. Sale and La Rochelle face off in a match that could decide their destiny even though it is only round 2 after they both lost last weekend. Conversely, Exeter […] READ MORE
After a month in the South-West Stuart Hogg has had a chance to reflect on his decision to move the Exeter Chiefs. Having explored the Exmouth and Sidmouth beaches as well experiencing the traditional Tar Barrels celebration, Hogg is sure he has made the right decision. David Challis was able to sit down with Chiefs’ […] READ MORE
There are winners and losers; that is the harsh reality of sport. But do spare a thought for RWC Losing Teams this year, as the high demands of professionalism and national pride go hand in hand. Feeling the consequences of defeat is learned from a young age. In team sports, it is an outcome reliant […] READ MORE
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