WATCH: Courtney Lawes, Ben Youngs & Jonny May reflect on their decision to call time on their England careers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWatch as Courtney Lawes, Ben Youngs & Jonny May reflect on their decision to call time on their England careers.
Retiring Ben Youngs believes the future is bright for England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyYoungs made his 127th and last appearance in Friday’s bronze final victory over Argentina. Ben Youngs enters Test retirement comforted by the belief that England’s future is in safe hands...
Saints name side for Newcastle trip
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyPhil Dowson has named his Northampton Saints side to travel to Newcastle Falcons, with the men in Black, Green and Gold heading to Kingston Park in the Gallagher Premiership on Sunday (29 October,...
Rugby World Cup 2023 bronze final preview: Argentina v England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Argentina v England at Stade de France, on Friday, 27 October. The two defeated semi-finalists have had about a week to pick themselves up from their disappointment,...
Comments from head coach Borthwick & captain Farrell after England team announcement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick, head coach On the approach this week and team selection: “It’s very simple, we want to win on Friday against a very good Argentina side. This squad has built and progressed...
Quotes of the Day - 'It would be good to take some gas out of that bomb'
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby"I avoided him at all costs."England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth on if he was tackled by Courtney Lawes during his career "I made a little joke saying 'you know they've got the 'Bomb Squad', so...
Freddie Steward: 'We are all devastated, we gave absolutely everything'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Wigglesworth, attack coach On coping with the semi-final result: "It definitely takes a bit longer when it's that close and that late. It hurts but that's why we love sport and rugby because...
5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was much to admire as the Springboks were out-Bokked by a wet-weather masterclass devised by Steve Borthwick. England will sign off an encouraging Rugby World Cup with Friday’s bronze final...
Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty when Rugby World Cup ends
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTest centurion Courtney Lawes will retire from England duty following the Rugby World Cup. The 34-year-old’s bid to finish his international career on a high was cruelly ended by Saturday’s...
England v South Africa: Top Performers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will return to Paris next week to face Southern Hemispher rivals New Zealand in the world cup final. This comes after a hard fought narrow victory over England in their semi-final fixture...
