Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
We are closing in on the halfway point of the Super Rugby Pacific season with Super Rugby Round 6 and a season that promised so much has failed to live up to expectations. It’s been a case of deja vu as the New Zealand sides continue to dominate the competition, with the Chiefs sitting undefeated […] 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
Announced in the last fortnight, the former Super Rugby franchise the Western Force have announced an invitational series of matches. To be played from May this year, the World Series Rugby challenge is a new innovation that will pitch the West Australian side against some of the best sides across the Indo-Pacific/Australasian region. Launched by […] 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
A Supreme Court judge has confirmed the Western Force court injunction to appeal the Australian Rugby Union’s (ARU) decision to discard the Super Rugby franchise. That will create an unprecedented legal battle that has disrupted the plans of SANZAAR [for now]. The legal wrangling was brought about by the ARU call to select the Melbourne Rebels […] READ MORE
The Western Force are gone from Super Rugby; but the club itself is already announcing its fight for survival. In an extraordinary afternoon; the ARU (Australian Rugby Union) announced that it would be cutting its support of the Western Force, effectively ending their time in Super Rugby. The Union said its decision was based on […] READ MORE
The score is Australia 0 New Zealand 25. No, that is not a match scoreline, but the win/loss record for Australian Super Rugby franchises. Zero victories, and the proof is hard to swallow for the Australian Rugby Union (ARU). ARU chief executive Bill Pulver (see main picture) is a man on tenterhooks. Not only have the […] READ MORE
Over the weekend, there has been a flood of rugby matches. This includes European competitions, club rugby across the Southern Hemisphere, and includes Super Rugby Round 13. It was forecasted to be another entertaining eight games. And two matches on Saturday certainly were. Convincing Wins for Hurricanes and Highlanders The New Zealand conference is no […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Round Seven provided us with many talking points, with some interesting and surprising results adding interest to the competition. READ MORE
You hope that when all the highly paid chief executives meet, they think on many levels. The health of the game, the delivery of more than just a product to the fans--it needs to hold an emotion. If one of the Australian Super Rugby teams, or any of the other existing teams are axed under the 'new model' that they think very hard about it. READ MORE
Scott is building a strong base in Journalism and Online Sports reporting, and he is our Managing Editor for the LWOS Rugby department.
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Scott currently reports on Super Rugby/Bunnings NPC, and the Rugby Championship/International rugby, as well as the NRL.