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For the majority of fans, they sustain a rugby life balance. One where participating, following and enjoying watching the game is Nirvana. But now, under the rugby lockdown, there is less and less to enjoy. So to fans who have very little to digest, we present RUGBY LIFE – news and views across the Rugby […] READ MORE
‘Here come the cavalry’ but it’s not who you’d expect. On the 19th of May this year, fans and players alike were watching and listening intently to their radios, phones, laptops and tv’s to find out who would have the honour of being chosen by Warren Gatland and his coaching team to represent the British and […] READ MORE
The DHL Lions Series has concluded, with a drawn series after the 15-15 result on Saturday. The All Blacks have been held from their ambition of holding back the best of Britain. And with this 'end of tour wrap' it is time to reflect on the highlights. READ MORE
You Win Some; You Lose Some. The old saying has rung true, after the 15-15 result last night. But a Lions Series Draw–is it considered a Failure? Or a Victory for the challenges? Both sides will have pushed themselves hard. Each were blessed with some of the finest talents in all of the rugby world. […] READ MORE
Last Word on Rugby understands that the Welsh Rugby Union has withdrawn their ticket money from the member clubs’ accounts for the tickets sold to them for the Scotland game, which has been cancelled. Money is withdrawn, but no game to go to A club source speaking to Last Word said, “They have debited all […] READ MORE
Speaking to the media ahead of Wayne Pivac’s Six Nations debut Alun Wyn Jones spoke of how it’s the beginning of a new era and how he keeps his excitement going 134 caps later. Robert Rees brings you the best nuggets from the huddle. Time to look forward – Alun Wyn Jones “It’s good, there’s […] READ MORE
It is goodbye to Australia, Ireland, France, and Japan at the Rugby World Cup. A fond farewell but, not on the terms that the teams imagined when they planned for knockout football. Each of those four sides had hopes of continuing at the 2019 Rugby World Cup (RWC). They had hopes of performing well in […] READ MORE
Ebbw Vale head coach Greg Woods talks to Last Word on Rugby about how his side’s pre-season efforts have gone, and how pleased he is with the youthful squad ahead of the 2019/20 Indigo Group Premiership. Productive pre-season for the Vale Discussing his sides pre-season efforts – which have gone on for around two months […] READ MORE
During the 2019/20 Indigo Group Welsh Premiership launch former Bridgend Ravens Head Coach Matt Silva and WRU Head of Performance paid tribute to the deceased Ravens Chairman, who passed away last week. King the loyalist of Welsh Premiership supporters – John Speaking of the loss of Derrick King, Geraint John said, “Derrick was a major […] READ MORE
The Rugby World Cup will have an abundance of Welsh coaches at, working hard behind the scenes. Some are well known, others have a slightly more obscure role. Robert Rees takes a look at the Rugby World Cup’s Welsh coaching contingency. Rugby World Cup’s Welsh coaching contingency Let’s start off with the obvious Welsh team […] READ MORE
Rugby journalist, specializing on all things Welsh rugby, United Rugby Championship, and the Gallagher Premiership. A freelance journalist published in The Rugby Paper, Telegraph, RugbyPass et al.
Robert has a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire.
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