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Last Word on Rugby, by Sam Meade. Manu Tuilagi and Denny Solomona have shunned the chance to prove they are worthy to be a part of the England Rugby squad, with reports of an incident that jeopardizes each players future. Solomona appears to be squandering a golden opportunity, whilst Tuilagi’s recklessness has closed a door […] READ MORE
Last Word on Rugby, by Alistair Stokes. Eddie Jones faces a selection dilemma with the England Rugby inside center position. In his initial England squad as head coach, Eddie Jones searched for a physical inside center. With all this choice, Last Word on Rugby asks “who is the next player to wear the number 12 […] READ MORE
To answer that question quickly one way or the other is not easy (thank goodness or this would be a poor read). Manu Tuilagi is a player of such balletic power and impact, he can turn a game on his own – a feat reserved for the truly gifted (Dan Carter, David Campese, Phil Bennett […] READ MORE
It’s a situation most Director’s of Rugby would dream about – sitting in the Premiership top four, going into a home Champions Cup quarter-final and having one of your star players back fit and showing his worth on the pitch. Richard Cockerill has a lot to be smiling about. Cockerill and Tuilagi Ready For European […] READ MORE
Manu Tuilagi Six Nations Prediction. Tuilagi is due to start on the bench against Wales this weekend after two years injury absence from England Rugby. READ MORE
Eddie Jones has announced his first England Elite Player Squad and the major talking point is the dropping of hooker Tom Youngs. READ MORE
Leicester Tigers fans have been treated to an early Christmas gift with the announcement of several key players signing new contracts. READ MORE
WELCOME TO ABSOLUTE FLANKER: A RUGGER’S SHOW Absolute Flanker is the Rugby radio show covering all things from around the world, from domestic and European club rugby to the Six Nations and the World Cup. Join Molly, Ryan and Rob every week on Last Word Radio. Also follow us on twitter at @LWOSFlanker and like our […] READ MORE
For a nation that is renowned for it’s deep family ties and faith, it wasn’t surprising to see so many family and friends supporting Samoa in their victory over USA on Sunday. Amidst thousands of fans backing them to their first win of this year’s World Cup, the team’s nearest and dearest were there to […] READ MORE
I drove past Welford Road stadium the other day. It is of course the close season and all is still and quiet. The Aylestone Road end of the ground is completely open, save for some barriers erected by the construction firm charged with the task of replacing the old clubhouse with a state of the […] READ MORE
