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The Champions Cup finished it’s last round of pool fixtures this weekend. There was plenty to talk about, with some thrilling games and qualification hanging in the balance up until the very end. Paddy and Andy delve in to the news and then all the Cup action, in the 21st episode of ‘In the Bin’ rugby […] READ MORE
Munster finally put an end to their Leinster voodoo, defeating the European and Pro14 champions at Thomond Park, thanks to a 16 point haul from Joey Carbery. It was a game that will not be remembered for the rugby entirely though, but rather, ill-discipline which spoiled the opening half. The visitors trying to unsettle the hosts, […] READ MORE
An intriguing trend is emerging across the rugby world. More and more, locks are being utilized as flankers. It seems to be the ‘rise of the second row/flanker’. From English Premiership rugby, to the Mitre 10 Cup, the use of tall locks as ranging flankers has become fashionable. So, to bring a balance, Last Word […] READ MORE
Seven tries, a first-half bonus point, an impressive pack performance, and some welcome returnees. All in all, a very decent outing for Munster Rugby, in Round 3 of the 2018/19 Guinness Pro14. The home side was magnificent, as they clinically ‘took apart’ Ospreys. Claiming maximum points, the Johann van Graan coached team will certainly grow in […] READ MORE
With the Cheetahs shocking upset win over Leinster, it was a monumental moment for the new addition to the Celtic League. In the Guinness Pro14 Round Four review, Last Word on Rugby covers all the winners and losers, and the fixtures for next weekend. Cheetahs 38-19 Leinster Shock of the weekend in the Pro14 came […] READ MORE
Gavin is a young sports journalist and is in the final year of his Sports Journalism degree at the University of Gloucestershire. He is a massive sports enthusiast and is a valued member of the LWOS Rugby department. Gavin currently reports on the Pro14 and Welsh Rugby.