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From 1966, in a time of the Beatles and swinging-sixties fashion, this group of rugby tourists set out on a journey downunder. A tour which began on May 28, and was completed on September 10 (not including travel). Some calculate that as 144 days away--intolerable today, but this Lions flashback takes us to a different time. READ MORE
After a superb display in the first Test match against New Zealand, Dean Elgar is now fast becoming one of South Africa's most important performers READ MORE
Over the last 53 Test matches, there has been a regression in the quality of Test match catching. And the revealing stats show why READ MORE
From Last Word on Rugby, Scott Hornell The Four Nations Rugby League final will be played at Anfield this weekend, as the Kiwis and Kangaroos do battle on a foreign field, for league supremacy. The New Zealand team (Kiwis) are only just holding onto their number one world ranking, with two wins and a narrow […] READ MORE
From Last Word on Rugby, Steve Kendall After a calamitous start to their Autumn campaign, one player, at least, made a decent fist of it against Australia. Moriarty’s Debut at Number Eight a Gallant Effort Amongst Failure It was ironic that the roof was left open at The Principality Stadium on Saturday as Wales welcomed […] READ MORE
From Last Word on Rugby, Rory Boyd Joe Schmidt has gone for the most experienced Ireland starting 15 available to play New Zealand in Chicago. Ireland’s record against New Zealand is atrocious, with just one draw to go with the 27 defeats in the 28 games between the sides. Despite many exciting young players knocking […] READ MORE
From Last Word on Soccer, by Noah Sobel-Pressman Tonight, the USMNT will take on New Zealand at RFK Stadium in an international friendly. The game will kickoff at 8PM EST. Many Europeans have departed, and some players have come into the fold. Some notable departures include: Christian Pulisic, John Brooks, Geoff Cameron, Timmy Chandler, and […] READ MORE
How Cheteshwar Pujara, Alastair Cook, and Nick Gubbins are Leading an Old-Fashioned Revolution T20 cricket has revolutionised cricket in much the same way as Kerry Packer’s World Series Cricket did in 1977 or WG Grace did back in the distant mists of history. From fielding to bowling to advertising and even to cheerleaders, the long reach […] READ MORE
In a historic first, world number one Lydia Ko will compete at the 2016 Olympic Games. In the sport’s return to the games, both men and women will compete at the Barra da Tijuca course in Rio de Janiero. On August 17, many of the top ranked golfers will be on hand, and with Lydia Ko […] READ MORE
It appears the that the Lions coach will be announced by 6th September, but which players going on this summers performances will be on the Lions tour to New Zealand? Due to the physicality of the New Zealand tour a larger squad will be needed, so here is our proposed starting XV for the first Test […] READ MORE
Rugby journalist, specializing on all things Welsh rugby, United Rugby Championship, and the Gallagher Premiership. A freelance journalist published in The Rugby Paper, Telegraph, RugbyPass et al.
Robert has a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire.
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