After an age of postponement, Women’s rugby and Schools and Clubs have been given the green light in New Zealand, to resume training ahead of a June return. The phased reintroduction of team sports across rugby union, football, and other sports like Hockey, Netball/Basketball, will see many smiling faces. Player’s have had to bide their […] READ MORE
Tag: Women’s Rugby
Eight Black Ferns Test matches in 2020 tremendous recognition
In scheduling eight Black Ferns Test matches in 2020, New Zealand Rugby has given tremendous recognition to the women’s Rugby World Cup titleholders. A planned fixture list that showcases the team more within their country, than ever before. The Black Ferns will play eight Test matches, including seven on home soil. This gives their fans […] READ MORE
Women’s Six Nations needs a face lift
As the women’s Six Nations fights alongside the men’s and U20s for a spot in the rugby calendar shoddy scheduling and poor commercialism have driven it to [some would say] a fate less admired than it’s male equivalent. As the Women compete for the prestigious Six Nations title, factors are seemingly against it being more […] READ MORE
Rugby Highlights 2019 – LWOR top ten
When compiling our list of Rugby Highlights, all the contributions were both personal, and a mix of popular and particular. Just like every rugby-conversation though, it is a mix of the most popular, and the most enjoyable moments across another great 12 months for Last Word on Rugby. Rugby Highlights of 2019 – LWOR top […] READ MORE
2019 Farah Palmer Cup set to be the ‘Best Ever’
After months of waiting, the schedule for the 2019 Farah Palmer Cup has been released. And acknowledging the growth of the women’s game across the globe, this year’s competition is set to be the ‘Best Ever’. After three successful and well supported seasons in its current name, the Women’s national provincial championship has developed from an […] READ MORE
Grand Final Super Saturday, and more
There is little left to say, with the Grand Final Super Saturday engrossing rugby fans in the Southern Hemisphere. With the game a mere few hours away, this is it. Two teams, 80 minutes and so much anticipation to hold the attention of fans on both continents. The two teams are deep into preparations – […] READ MORE
International Women’s rugby Super Series ready to impress
So much more attention and positive exposure on the game, International Women’s rugby will be ready to impress when the Super Series begins Friday night. For the first time in three years, number one ranked New Zealand, No. 2 England, No. 3 Canada. No. 4 France and No. 5 USA all face-off in the 2019 […] READ MORE
Hosts relegated as Top Fry Nakuru Women’s 10s win first round
It was a great weekend and an entertaining one as the Kenya Rugby Union Women’s 10 A-side tournament kicked off. Top Fry Nakuru RFC; alias the Wanyoress, cruised to the final with an amazing unbeaten run to claim top spot. This was the first round of the Kenya Rugby women’s league series, showcasing the best […] READ MORE
Women’s Rugby ‘rule the World’ at ASB Rugby Awards
The theme is now more common. It happens more often. And after the ASB New Zealand Rugby Awards, the proof is that Women’s rugby is taking over the rugby world. Evidenced best last night, when Kendra Cocksedge claimed the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year award at the ASB Awards evening, held in Auckland. […] READ MORE
LWOR Oceania Rugby Women’s XVs Dream Team
With the dust settled and the winner, Fiji crowned we at Last Word on Rugby would like to acknowledge the accomplishments of the Women who stood out during the tournament. In saying that, we are pleased to present our LWOR Oceania Rugby Women’s XVs Dream Team. Every one of the players all deserved to be included […] READ MORE