With December 31st fast approaching, it is a time to reflect on successes. Those on the rugby field, and from the team here at LWOR. And on behalf of Last Word on Rugby(LWOR) we would like you to enjoy a variety of our First Pick XV articles of 2017. This is not a playing top XV – though […] READ MORE
Tag: Vaea Fifita
All Blacks React to Assumed Pressure in French Test Match
After the period of balancing the demands of All Blacks selection across a wide range of representatives, the focus has returned to selection policy. After ensuring some players were well rested for the November end of year tour, the All Blacks react to assumed pressure for the upcoming French Test match. New Zealand head coach Steve […] READ MORE
All Black Selectors Make Subtle Changes for ARGvNZL
If all those elements come together, after the All Black selectors make subtle changes for ARGvNZL, then The 2017 Rugby Championship title is one step closer for the current World Champions. READ MORE
Vaea Fifita Fulfilling His Potential
Witnessing the power of Vaea Fifita in Saturday's win over Argentina, those who knew him from his early years, were sure that he would fulfil his potential. Scott McLean looks back at his recollection of the humble, yet tough young All Blacks flanker. READ MORE
Jerome Kaino Still Has The Right To Represent All Blacks
Jerome Kaino still has the right to represent the All Blacks, and putting off field issues aside, the veteran flanker still has a lot to give to the team. READ MORE
NZLvARG – Rugby by the Numbers
The Rugby Championship clash in New Plymouth was a solid game. Not as exciting as the climactic finish to NZLvAUS last month, but last nights NZLvARG match was an ideal example of ‘rugby by the numbers’. Statistics show that the four quarters of the game were each different. From an early advantage from the Argentinian side, […] READ MORE
Wholesale Changes for All Blacks v Argentina; The Rugby Championship
With so many wholesale changes for All Blacks v Argentina on Saturday, it appears that the rotation is being utilized during The Rugby Championship 2017 READ MORE
Impact Off the Bench the All Blacks Greatest Strength
But he; like most New Zealand rugby fans, will be thrilled with how the team and the exceptional bench, the All Blacks greatest strength, played very well in Auckland last night. READ MORE