![Welsh Rugby Union head coach Warren Gatland looks on with pride after the Wales Grand Slam Celebration](https://lastwordonsports.com/rugby/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/12/Welsh-Rugby-Union-Head-Coach-Warren-Gatland-looks-on-with-pride-150x150.jpg)
A riposte to Warren Gatland
Warren Gatland has had his say on the Rugby World Cup in France in his recent UK Daily Telegraph article. Wales failed to progress beyond the last eight not because they were outfought and outthought. Rather that there is something wrong with the rules of the game, and how it is played at the highest […] READ MORE
![Rugby Heroes and Villains of 2023; Scotland](https://lastwordonsports.com/rugby/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/12/Scottish-women-150x150.jpg)
Rugby Heroes and Villains of 2023; Scotland, RWC, Eddie Jones and more
In a look back, Last Word on Rugby views the Rugby Heroes and Villains for 2023. Not focused entirely on one or the other – balanced in as how the sport of rugby union is a team-based game; as much as for individuals who can shine or be villainised for their contributions. Over the last […] READ MORE
![Rugby Canada women's team player, Fancy Bermudez, celebrates try against France](https://lastwordonsports.com/rugby/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/12/Rugby-Canada-wins-over-France-in-New-Zealand-150x150.jpg)
2023 Rugby Canada women’s team review: A year to remember
The 2023 Rugby Canada women’s team might be seen as one of the best years in the national team’s history. There were many highlights for the national team, including playing the Pacific Four Series in the nation’s capital in the summer. 2023 Rugby Canada women’s team: Finished second in the WXV 1 competition Strengths Players […] READ MORE
![Your Favourite Rugby Players' Most Interesting Hobbies](https://lastwordonsports.com/rugby/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/12/Hobbies-150x150.jpeg)
Your Favourite Rugby Players’ Most Interesting Hobbies
Rugby League players are a talented and fearless bunch, so it only stands to reason that amongst them are some unusual hobbies. If you’ve ever wondered what some of the most exciting rugby league players in the world get up to in their spare time, or get up to now that they’ve retired, then we’ve […] READ MORE
![Jean-Bouin, home of the Stace Stade Français vs Leicester game on Sunday](https://lastwordonsports.com/rugby/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/12/Stade-Francais-Paris-Jean-Bouin-2014-150x150.jpg)
Champions Cup Round Two highlight: Stade Français vs Leicester
The Champions Cup game of the Stade Français vs Leicester game will take place on Sunday at 12:30 PM ET. This will be the first group-stage game for Stade Français Paris after the Leicester Tigers won on December 10 against the Stormers. While Stade Français lost on the road against the Sale Sharks, it will […] READ MORE
![Marcus Smith, of the Harlequins F.C., playing against Racing 92](https://lastwordonsports.com/rugby/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/12/Marcus-Smith-wins-player-of-the-match-150x150.jpg)
Marcus Smith and Will Joseph rugby duo superb for Harlequins in Paris
The two most impressive teams this past week in European Professional Rugby Club (EPRC) competition were perhaps the Harlequin F.C. and the Exeter Chiefs. And in those games, Marcus Smith and Will Joseph were superb in Harlequins’ scintillating win over Racing 92 in Paris. On Saturday afternoon, the Chiefs were equally impressive in downing mighty […] READ MORE
![Paris Stade Jean-Bouin, one of the 14 home venues for the Top14 Round Nine Games](https://lastwordonsports.com/rugby/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/12/Paris-Stade-Jean-Bouin-150x150.jpg)
14 Fun Facts of Top14 Round Nine
If you love a stat or fact, then you’ve come to the right place! After the French Top14 Round Nine concludes, LWOS adds to your weekend’s enjoyment. 14 Fun Facts of Top14 Round Nine Larissa Falls continues her series breaking down the names and numbers from Round Nine of the French Top14. Après un énorme combat, […] READ MORE
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Premiership Rugby home-field advantage; winning records, and Top14
Considering Premiership Rugby home-field advantage, you can question whether it is a constant benefactor? or a changeable one? A discussion for fans and stakeholders alike, home and away sides both. In this season to date, it is not a sole contributor to the current standings although, it will always play it’s part in every sport. […] READ MORE
![The Toronto Arrows team will not play in the 2024 MLR season](https://lastwordonsports.com/rugby/wp-content/uploads/sites/16/2023/11/Toronto-Arrows-Faces-the-NOLA-Gold-150x150.jpg)
BREAKING: The Toronto Arrows will not play in the 2024 MLR season
The Toronto Arrows will not play in the 2024 MLR season. The breaking news was announced on Monday night that the Arrows will not play participate in 2024, after exhaustive efforts to sustain the organisation. A sad result for the franchise, who came into Major League Rugby in 2019 (the other being Rugby United New […] READ MORE