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In this week’s episode of the ‘In the Bin Rugby Pod’, we return to discuss the 2017/18 Aviva Premiership’s difficult second album. In fairness, following on from a dazzling opening weekend that contained a blitz of tries was always going to be tougher than getting Fijians to play International rugby for Fiji! [Joke] With talking […] READ MORE
Last Word on Rugby, by Aaron Tillyer. With the Aviva Premiership 2017/18 pre-season training in full flow, each of the twelve clubs have been busy recruiting ahead of the new season. Marquee signings, as well as internal club promotions. Knowing this, the 2017/18 season could be the most exciting yet in the championships history. Here is your […] READ MORE
Last Word On Rugby, by Steve Kendall. Six minutes. That is all the time it took for Dylan Hartley to become the latest and the highest profile victim of World Rugby’s recent directives. Some say that is all the time it took for Hartley to remind us what a thug he is, all the time […] READ MORE
From Last Word on Rugby, James Barker Last Word on Rugby looks at the upcoming Aviva Premiership Round Eight fixtures with an eye on those pushing for an international spot. Aviva Premiership Round Eight Worcester Warriors vs Northampton Saints This was the match that set Worcester Warriors up for survival last season, with a last-second […] READ MORE
Last Word On Rugby, by Sam Pardey. With the first two rounds of Champions Cup fixtures out the way, all eyes turn back to the Aviva Premiership. There are some tantalising fixtures for fans to feast their eyes on. Northampton vs Gloucester The weekend kicks off under the lights at Franklin Gardens on Friday when […] READ MORE
As the ‘business end’ of the rugby season approaches, naturally it’s time to reflect back on the year and take note of exceptional moments and, of course, players that have graced the field. The 2015/16 season has been a unusual compared to others; the later start to the season due to the World Cup meant […] READ MORE
Enough with the criticism of the officials. Whilst fans from both sides have argued to the moon and back over referee Tim Wigglesworth’s display, the positives from Saturday’s enthralling East Midlands derby have been lost on some. Leicester Tigers eventually prevailed as 30-24 winners at Franklin’s Gardens, and in a match that meant a lot […] READ MORE
With victory over rivals Northampton in Quins' reach, fly half Botica's blunder cost the home side an important 3 points as the Premiership season hots up. READ MORE
Love it or loathe it, Dylan Hartley is the new captain and figurehead of England Rugby for this year’s RBS Six Nations Championship. A dubious role model to lead out a team with the nation’s hopes on his shoulders, the Northampton hooker often hits the headlines more for his misdemeanours rather than his on-field achievements. […] READ MORE
It’s the first date in the diary for many Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints fans alike, and this weekend will see the first of this season’s big derby clashes between the two Midland’s giants. Always a momentous occasion, Welford Road will be the focal point on Saturday as both teams face each other in a […] READ MORE
