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A check-up has resulted in Black Fern Charmaine Smith facing an early retirement from professional women’s rugby. Due to a diagnosed bulging disk in her neck, the 29-year old has made the cautionary decision to end her 27 cap New Zealand Black Ferns XV career. New Zealand Rugby’s head of Women’s Rugby, Cate Sexton said […] READ MORE
With every big event in the rugby calendar; especially a World Cup tournament, organizers name the best players who have made the tournament a success. Last Word on Rugby has put together our own 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup Dream Team. It’s a mixture of the most outstanding performers, from all throughout the tourney. Newly […] READ MORE
The applause is still ringing around Kingspan Stadium in Belfast, after the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup final. It was a change in tactics that allowed the New Zealand Black Ferns to win their fifth World Cup title – winning 32-41 over England. But it seemed like the Kiwi women would be outsmarted by England […] READ MORE
It was the penultimate round of games in Belfast yesterday, as teams fought for places in the final matches of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 (WRWC2017). With a wealth of knockout rugby played, it ended up as an England v New Zealand showdown in the World Cup finale. The day panned out well for […] READ MORE
The clock is counting down. As Day Four of the 2017 Rugby World Cup restarts the competition today, the Women’s teams will all feel the nerves. Over the last two weeks, sides have established their credentials, and the four strongest teams survive to tackle the Women’s Rugby World Cup Semifinals. 2017 Rugby World Cup Semifinals […] READ MORE
So as the matches continue at Billings Park on Thursday, fans on hand will feel the excitement, hear the tackles and witness the joy, as teams celebrate. Fans from all around the world can listen, watch or stream the games. In Ireland, geographic barriers and Rugby World Cup records continue to fall at the Women's Rugby World Cup 2017, as the game goes from strength to strength. READ MORE
When teams set their sights on the 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup, each team had their objectives. In Pool C at this years World Cup tournament, the mix of teams see’s the Australian Wallaroos fighting for redemption, and the hosts planning to again reach new heights. They Wallaroos are matched against the host nation, with […] READ MORE
Knowing your opposition is key in any competition. Your closest rivals or the opponents in your pool/conference and the favorites. During a Rugby World Cup that counts for much. So, considering this advice, Last Word on Rugby takes a look at the teams, pools and what makes England’s women hot favorites for World Title number three. The […] READ MORE
With the fortune of a Pool with (all due respect given) only one demanding match, the New Zealand Black Ferns team can build into the 2017 tournament with a positive outlook. Can they progress? The chances are high, but in any tournament 'first you must get through pool play'. And every other side will be searching to take that 'big scalp' home. READ MORE
Rugby writer focusing predominantly on Aviva Premiership and Top14. Big fan of Super Rugby and all things international.
Covered World Rugby U20 Championships in Georgia (2017) for LWOR, ESPN and Rugby World.
Planning for RWC in Japan 2019.