Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
With the tournament only days away from beginning, there are a handful of Rugby World Cup players who could [literally] ignite the RWC2019 event. New Zealand is packed with stardust talent – Beauden Barrett, Ardie Savea and Rieko Ioane – to name a few. Charlie Inglefield looks at five Rugby World Cup players from the […] READ MORE
As the 2018/19 season has drawn to a close, all eyes begin to look towards the Rugby World Cup and beyond. A lot of business has gone on for Premiership clubs over the past few months with some big signings incoming. Premiership signings David Challis focuses on those coming into the Premiership from overseas. Expect […] READ MORE
The announcement of the star signing, Stuart Hogg, by the Exeter Chiefs was a real statement of intent from the Devon-based club. A coup for the Premiership team, in their quest to maintain their recent high standing. The two-time British and Irish Lion and Scotland Rugby senior player will bring star quality to the Chiefs, which […] READ MORE
Exeter Chiefs tend not to be the club one thinks of when transfer rumours and protracted contract negotiations are in discussion. But like many things in the world of rugby, this year things have changed. Sandy Park has become a hot bed for potential ins and outs as well as speculation surrounding contract negotiations. Last […] READ MORE
It seems sunny days have finally reached Scotland rugby at last. After many years of bad outcomes, humiliating defeats and a doubtful future, Scottish rugby has pulled the strings and it can now try to topple England in the next Six Nations. The “Thistle Revolution” started back 2014 with Vern Cotter, a New Zealander coach who […] READ MORE
Defence. It is primary to any ball sport. And while you need to score more points than your opposition, absorbing pressure and having a committed defence is key. And this was true on Saturday night in Edinburgh, as the All Blacks defence proved ‘just enough’ to deny Scotland… yet again. With a blemish free International record, […] 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
Stuart Hogg’s performance was truly amazing, in Scotland’s 27-22 over Ireland. Lauded for his performance, however Scotland would not have taken the day if not for the strong defensive work from Jonny Gray. The first match of the RBS Six Nations Championship was absolutely amazing. In the ‘match of the weekend’ Scotland shocked many throughout […] READ MORE
Celebrating our game, Last Word on Rugby have combined the wealth of knowledge from all our staff of writers, to come up with the MC50 Most Influential Player Series. A list that profiles the many and growing number of players in World Rugby who are the MVP of their country, competition or code: we start […] READ MORE
Last year’s Champions Cup finalists Racing 92 will try to improve their position in the Champions Cup this weekend against Glasgow. Racing 92 had a difficult start to their season this year. Going into the opening round of Champions Cup play Racing was 4-4 in the Top 14. Frequent injury to key personnel, such as […] READ MORE
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