Owen Farrel to skipper Saracens against Leicester Tiger
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOWEN FARRELL SAYS HE AND HIS FELLOW INTERNATIONAL CONTINGENT CAN’T WAIT TO RETURN THIS WEEKEND AS THEY SLOT STRAIGHT BACK IN TO ACTION AT STONEX STADIUM FOR ONE OF ENGLISH RUGBY’S BIGGEST RIVALRIES. The...
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...
Jamie George demands ‘clarity’ over hybrid contracts for England players
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe RFU wants to tie 25 players to the deals that will give Steve Borthwick greater control over frontline members of his squad. Jamie George has urged the Rugby Football Union to give England players...
Quotes of the Tournament - 'Sport can be cruel sometimes - I guess that's why we love it'
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby"I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach Michael Cheika on whether he wanted rain for their semi-final "I made a little joke saying...
Hugh tizard is excited to make his return to action on friday as the men in black head to gloucester looking to kickstart their gallagher premiership campaign.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second-rower is back after recovering from a foot injury, and provides a welcome boost to the pack ahead of the tough assignment at Kingsholm under the floodlights. Director of Rugby Mark McCall has...
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,...
New front row, Youngs and Arundell start - England name team to play Argentina
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Steve Borthwick has selected a new front row comprising Ellis Genge, Theo Dan and Will Stuart in his starting XV for the bronze final match against Argentina in Saint-Denis on Friday....
England v South Africa - Three key contests
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn Saturday’s second semi-final at Stade de France, England and South Africa both feature at this stage for a sixth time, the Red Rose having won four of their five previous semi-finals and the...
Three changes to starting XV for semi-final - England name team to play South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Steve Borthwick has announced his squad to play South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 21 October. England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match-day 23 to face...
Attack coach Wigglesworth (ENG) - 'We are not there to just turn up against South Africa'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth after beating Fiji 30-24 in the quarter-final on Sunday, 15 October. Richard Wigglesworth, attack coach On being in the semi-finals: "Delighted,...