Dan Cole ready for ‘dangerous’ Argentina in England’s World Cup opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina’s scrum may lack of the potency of old but Dan Cole insists it remains a significant threat to England’s goal of making a triumphant start to their World Cup. Two sides who take...
Borthwick confirms his 33 to go to France
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJonny May (Gloucester Rugby) and Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints) are included in the squad replacing Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers) and Anthony Watson. ENGLAND’S OFFICIAL 2023...
How England’s players rated during Twickenham defeat to Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFreddie Steward: Looked tired as the only player to start all four warm-up Tests but was replaced by Marcus Smith, who provided more threat. 4/10 Max Malins: Almost over in the first-half only to be denied...
England slump to defeat against Fiji as dismal World Cup build-up continues
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s dismal build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb as they collapsed to their first defeat to a current tier-two nation by losing 30-22 to Fiji at Twickenham. Jonny May raced over...
Preview: England v Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will look to finish their Summer Nations Series on a high when they welcome a dangerous Fiji side to Twickenham on Saturday. Steve Borthwick has been forced to deal with a blow this week with...
Lawes to bring up century against Fiji at Twickenham
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes (Northampton Saints) will win his 100th cap as England captain on Saturday as Steve Borthwick’s men take on Fiji at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 3.15pm) in the last of England’s...
A look at England England v Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales emerged comfortable 20-9 winners from the first of two meetings between the teams last weekend in Cardiff. Warren Gatland’s side headed into the fixture under loads of pressure following their...
Borthwick announces England team to face Wales at Twickenham
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 5.30pm). Owen Farrell (Saracens) returns to captain a team which has...
England announce 33-player squad for the RWC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell will captain England in his third Rugby World Cup with Ellis Genge and Courtney Lawes named as vice captains. The squad is made up of 19 forwards and 14 backs, totals over 1,400...
Match Day Programme: Scotland vs. France Summer Nations Series
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySix Nations encounter that took place earlier this year betwen France and Scotland featured two red cards inside the first 12 minutes; only three red cards had been issued in the previous 99 meetings between...
