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From Last Word on Rugby, Scott Hornell A Supreme Court judge has confirmed the Western Force court injunction to appeal the Australian Rugby Union’s (ARU) decision to discard the Super Rugby franchise. That will create an unprecedented legal battle that has disrupted the plans of SANZAAR [for now]. The legal wrangling was brought about by the […] READ MORE
The Super Rugby 2017 Final did not produce the result the Emirates Lions wanted, but it was still an emotional farewell to Head Coach Johan Ackermann. READ MORE
From Last Word on Rugby, Ryan Jordan Southern Kings flyer Makazole Mapimpi has enjoyed a meteoric rise from playing club rugby to earning a South Africa A starting spot. It is still early days in Makazole Mapimpi’s professional career, but he has shown pace, finishing ability and a lot of heart. It is not impossible […] READ MORE
From Last Word on Rugby, Ryan Jordan Super Rugby Round 12 produced most of the expected results, except for the Southern Kings upset win over the Sharks. In their third year of competition it was the Kings first triumph over a fellow South African franchise. Whether you love them or hate them, we have to […] READ MORE
But we all understand that not every team is going to win. Remember that it took the Chicago Cubs 108 years to win their World Series title, and more relatively, Ireland took 116 years to beat the New Zealand All Blacks. And while those dates are for major successes, over the period both teams still had many fine achievements. It is just that the highest honours/major events tend to stick out in the mind. That winning feeling! READ MORE
Super Rugby Round Eleven left South African rugby fans with more questions than answers. Again. READ MORE
On Sunday 9 April, SANZAAR announced that three Super Rugby franchises would be culled from the Super Rugby competition in 2018. READ MORE
Super Rugby Round Seven provided us with many talking points, with some interesting and surprising results adding interest to the competition. READ MORE
From Last Word on Rugby, Ryan Jordan Super Rugby Week Six provided a lot more to cheer about for the South African franchises. Watching the games in the African Conferences, it is evident that the national template that SARU has called for does involve a higher tempo of play and a lot more off-loading in […] READ MORE
Super Rugby Round Four produced the expected results, along with a number of questions for the South African teams. 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.