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Last Word on Rugby, by Fiona Thomas. This September will see the relaunch of ‘Inner Warrior’ camps – a nationwide campaign by England Rugby to encourage more girls and women to pick up a rugby ball and play the game. But this initiative is taking place against a controversial backdrop – the termination of England Women’s […] READ MORE
After being down in the first half, a change in tactics wins New Zealand Black Ferns the Women's Rugby World Cup title for 2017 READ MORE
From the Last Word on Rugby department. 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 […] READ MORE
From the Last Word on Rugby department. The French stamped their mark today at the Women’s Rugby World Cup (WRWC2017), with the Australian Wallaroos bundled out of Cup contention. They came to Ireland looking for redemption but it wasn’t to be on WRWC2017 Day Two action. The Irish had to fight from two tries down to […] READ MORE
Last Word on Rugby, by Jovilisi Waqa. The Emerald Isles is bracing itself for the biggest event in Women’s Rugby. Hosting the pinnacle event of the World Rugby calendar, the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 (WRWC2017) which will be held from August 9-26. In the second of our three-part series, Last Word on Rugby look at […] 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
Last Word on Rugby, by Jovilisi Waqa. It was a fairytale finish to the 2016/17 HSBC Womens Sevens Series, as the New Zealand team accomplished a ‘Double-Double’ at the Clermont 7s in France. They wrapped up the series in style, overcoming the Aussies in another epic Trans-Tasman finale 22-7. In a proud moment, the South Sea […] READ MORE
Last Word on Rugby, by Scott Hornell. As the wealth of games built-up, World Rugby was truly reflected in June Internationals matches that produced quality rugby. It was across the men’s and women’s game, in junior rugby and in Sevens played in Europe. Many of these match outcomes are listed below, but there were so […] READ MORE
Last Word on Rugby, by Jovilisi Waqa. The HSBC Langford Sevens has again fallen out of the reach of the home nation. Canada had done well to make the Cup final, but found a strong and mature New Zealand side that would go undefeated this weekend. The result capped off a great weekend, with the […] READ MORE
As well as recognizing milestones though every decade since its formation, the site features interactive quiz questions to test budding historians and includes information on the New Zealand Rugby union's priorities at the time taken from the 'Minute Books'. READ MORE
Includes collaborations of Last Word On Sports writers and guest posts from non-LWOS writers.
Includes collaborations of Last Word On Sports writers and guest posts from non-LWOS writers.