Owen Farrell steers England into World Cup semi-finals after Fiji fightback
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell steered England into the semi-finals of the World Cup after Steve Borthwick’s side faced down a Fiji fightback in a dramatic 30-24 victory in Marseille. England appeared to be cruising...
England vs Fiji Key Moments
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji out scored England by 3 tries too 2, however it was not enough to beat the 2019 Rugby World Cup Finalists who displayed great game management and overall execution to advance to the semi finals and...
ENG 30-24 FIJ: England end Fiji dreams in Marseille
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland are through to the semi-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 after surviving a late fightback from Fiji to win 30-24 at Stade de Marseille on Sunday. Tries from Manu Tuilagi and Joe Marchant as...
England v Fiji - Three key contests
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third of this weekend's four quarter-finals sees 2003 champions England - who have reached the last eight for the ninth time in 10 tournaments - tackle Fiji, who have progressed to this stage for...
Quarter-Final Preview: England v Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji return to the quarter-final stage for the first time since 2007, and the same ground where – 16 years ago – they gave eventual champions South Africa an almighty scare in their last-eight...
Biggar, skills coach Jenkins and Costelow chat ahead of their Quarter Final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Biggar, fly-half On what excites him about Rugby World Cup quarter-final weeks: "The first thing is the prize at the end of it. We have spoken all week about we’re not quite ready to go home...
Quotes of the Day - 'Playing South Africa in Paris is wonderful, magnificent'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Friday, 13 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. “It certainly wasn’t easy. There was once or twice when I was roaring to Mack [Hansen] on the sidelines because...
Head coach Borthwick, captain Farrell talk after the England announcement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick, head coach On his selection at 10-12-13: "Within this combination, Manu [Tuilagi] and Joe Marchant have played at centres together, and Owen [Farrell] and Manu at 10 and 12. With Marcus...
Head coach Raiwalui, captain Nayacalevu talk after team announcement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Raiwalui, head coach On the general mood and confidence levels going in to the game: "The boys have trained well this week, had a good session this morning, so they have prepared well. We are looking...
Fly-half Biggar speaks on the eve of match against Argentina
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Wales fly-half Dan Biggar on Friday ahead of their quarter-final against Argentina at the Stade de Marseille on Saturday. Dan Biggar, fly-half On what excites him about Rugby World Cup...
