Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
Even before the head coach is appointed, the pressure of the 2020 All Blacks season has been set in stone with the schedule announced for a mammoth International season. New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced the dates and venues for the All Blacks home 2020 Steinlager Series and Investec Rugby Championship tests with Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin […] READ MORE
Following the departure of Michael Cheika after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Australia have announced Glasgow Warriors’ Dave Rennie as their next head coach. Dave Rennie announcement confirmed Australia has tonight announced that Glasgow Warriors head coach Dave Rennie will take over the Wallabies role after he finishes the season in the Guinness Pro14. He […] READ MORE
One of the most recognized and feared backrowers of World Rugby has ended his Super Rugby career, with David Pocock aiming to secure a World Cup place. After a long term battle with an injury that eroded his opportunities with the ACT Brumbies, the centurion has chosen to focus on being fully fit for an […] READ MORE
For the All Blacks head coaching role, it has to be accepted that it is a full-on position. Without saying it is a 12 month-long gig, leading up to the September Rugby World Cup, Steve Hansen is currently sitting back and ‘taking it all in’. He is one of the most successful of the modern-rugby head […] READ MORE
Social Media has been alight with Springbok substitution conspiracy theories after their final minute loss to the All Blacks in Pretoria on Saturday. Springbok Substitution Conspiracy Theories South Africa 30 New Zealand 32 South Africa: Tries: Jessie Kriel, Damian de Allende, Cheslyn Kolbe Conversions: Handre Pollard (3) Penalties: Pollard (3) New Zealand: Tries: Aaron Smith, Reiko Ioane, Scott […] READ MORE
After suffering a disappointing loss to Los Pumas in Argentina, Rassie Erasmus’s Springbok selection options raise more questions than answers. Springbok Selection Options The SOS Erasmus sent out after the Springboks 32-19 loss in Cordoba, has raised more questions than it has answered. Last Word on Rugby consider Springbok selection options, plus the ramifications; positive, […] READ MORE
The Springboks beat the Pumas on Saturday in their opening game for this year’s Rugby Championship tournament. Less than 30 000 spectators showed up to the match at Jonsson Kings Park in Durban. The formalities included Springbok Captain, Siya Kolisi, presenting a Zulu shield and spear to the visiting Argentian captain, Agustine Creevy. Springboks Needed […] READ MORE
As the Springboks prepare for their first test in the Rugby Championship against the Pumas on Saturday, one man’s absence from the group is glaring. With the inclusions of Cyle Brink and Marco van Staden, we have to ask: Is Kwagga Smith the elephant in the Springboks change room? Kwagga’s Springbok Dream in Jeopardy The […] READ MORE
With the 2018 Rugby Championship squads announced by South Africa, New Zealand, Argentina and Australia, fans can now start the yearly conversation - who should start? READ MORE
There have been many articles published recently trying to define the reasons behind the decline in Super Rugby popularity; Especially if you happen to support an Australian or South African team. Decline in Super Rugby Popularity The digging for the reasons behind the decline in Super Rugby popularity has also resulted in many rumours being […] 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.