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Last Word on Rugby, by Sam Meade. The Lions secured one of the greatest wins in their illustrious rugby history, thanks to some immense character, a huge heart and Owen Farrell’s boot. A monumental fixture that will now see a crucial decider at Eden Park to decide the series. Owen Farrell’s Boots Ensures Decider at […] READ MORE
Last Word on Rugby, by Sam Meade. The British and Irish Lions handed the Crusaders their first defeat for over 10 months, with a 3-12 success in Christchurch. The outstanding Owen Farrell kicked all 12 points in his first start for the British and Irish Lions on this tour. It was a welcome win for the Tourists after they […] READ MORE
Last Word on Rugby, by Sam Meade. Ireland has provided six of the last nine winners for the Guiness Pro12 and 60% of the play-off teams for the last five years and no team has won an away semi-final in the Pro12 era. In short: the Welsh battalion has a lot on their hands. Scarlets and Ospreys […] READ MORE
Conor Murray will make the difference as Munster and Ireland chase silverware this season. He will also be a key player for the British & Irish Lions. READ MORE
After round one of the Six Nations, with Italy falling short in Paris 23-21, England edging Scotland 15-9, and Ireland and Wales drawing in Dublin, Last Word On Sports have picked the team of the week. This week, it involves four Frenchman, four Englishmen, two Italians, three Irishmen, a Welshman and a Scot. 15. Maxime Medard, […] READ MORE
Ireland have announced their 31 man squad ahead of the Rugby World Cup which begins in just over two weeks time. Joe Schmidt has confirmed widespread rumours that winger Andrew Trimble has failed to secure a place in the squad after a toe injury at the start of this year. Despite returning to training, the […] READ MORE
Pro12 Final Preview: Munster v Glasgow Warriors - A preview of the crunch match this weekend READ MORE
Ireland made it three wins from three in the 2015 Six Nations with a ten point win over rivals England. Robbie Henshaw’s 52nd minute try was the crucial score of a brutally physical game. His acrobatic effort in scoring the game’s only try, following Conor Murray’s kick announced Henshaw to a world audience and propelled […] READ MORE
Ireland made it two wins from two in the 2015 Six Nations with a seven point victory over France. This was a monstrously physical game from start to finish and thanks to their accurate goal kicking, Ireland go into their next game with England with a 100% record. Ireland Continue Six Nations Sweep Jonny Sexton […] READ MORE
Joe Schmidt will be happy that Ireland won this game but that is where his happiness will probably end. He and Ireland are looking to be in contention at the business end of the World Cup but if performances like this one are replicated, Ireland will struggle in the Six Nations this year. Ireland are […] READ MORE