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Week one of the Heineken Champions Cup gifted some big scores, big shocks and some old fashioned thumpings. A huge weekend of rugby is over, and Robert Rees gives you your 2018/19 Champions Cup round one summary Pool One Standings Leinster – 5 points Toulouse – 4 points Bath – 1 point Wasps – 0 […] READ MORE
Over the 2017/18 season, the ups and downs have been both an interruption and an example of professional rugby. But surely, Ulster secures Champions Cup status despite challenges on and off pitch READ MORE
In a low scoring affair, the Japan Top League final was played out last weekend in front of 23,000 fans in Tokyo. The pinnacle of Japanese rugby, the defending champions Suntory Sungoliath triumphed 12-8 over the Panasonic Wild Knights. Even though former All Blacks and Wallabies coach Robbie Deans was unable to add to his haul […] READ MORE
The most crucial game of the Guinness Pro14 round eight comes at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland. With Glasgow unbeaten and leading Conference A and Leinster second in conference B respectively, they both will be searching for another victory to keep their good form going. Glasgow v Leinster on Friday night, will be Last Word On Rugby’s one to […] READ MORE
With the European competition break over the Guinness Pro14 returns this weekend. The most crucial game of the Guinness Pro14 round seven comes at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland. With Ulster and Leinster second and third in conference B respectively, they both need a victory to keep in touch with conference leaders – Scarlets. Ulster v Leinster on […] READ MORE
Ulster’s Jacob Stockdale put in a memorable shift against Wasps at the Kingspan on Friday night. The winger scored a try and turned provider for Stuart McCloskey’s score in the 19-9 Champions Cup winning opener. His man-of-the-match display might just have caught the eye of Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt. With the November internationals looming, […] READ MORE
With Zebre’s stunning upset win over Ulster in Italy, it was another shock result to add to an unpredictable Guinness Pro14 season. All over. Ulster lose to Zebre in Parma. That's a shocker for Ulster #ZEBvULS — Three Red Kings (@threeredkings) September 30, 2017 In the Guinness Pro14 Round Five review, Last Word on Rugby […] 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
The biggest game of the Guinness Pro14 this weekend comes at the Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Current champions, Ulster v Scarlets on Friday night will be the one to watch. Guinness Pro14 Game of the Weekend Both teams are in Conference B of the Pro14 and after two rounds of the competition, remain […] READ MORE
With players such as Elliot Daly and Owen Farrell recently signing new long term contracts, Last Word on Rugby thought it would be interesting to find out who are the top paid rugby union players. With values going up and up, the top paid players will soon rival Rugby League and Cricket salaries, plus endorsements. […] READ MORE
I am a student currently studying Theatre in the UK. I started playing rugby when I was nine years old and i fell in love with the sport straight away. I played Full Back, so naturally I love to see fast paced rugby in open play. Since the move of Wasps to Coventry, I have started supporting them, regularly attending their games and being a general fan of their playing style. I hope you enjoy my articles and please, feel free to add any feedback or comments. Thank you.