Owen Farrell absence dominates build-up – Ireland v England talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and England step up preparations for the World Cup when they clash in a warm-up fixture in Dublin. The rivals are at very different stages of their development. Here the PA news agency examines...
England make 6 changes to starting XV to face Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a match day 23 to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Manu Tuilagi returns to the midfield as one of six changes to the starting line up...
Billy Vunipola recalled in strong England XV for Wales clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have selected a host of big guns led by Owen Farrell for Saturday’s clash with Wales as they look to ignite their World Cup preparations in the wake of a tame defeat in Cardiff. Farrell...
Billy Vunipola nearing comeback after being named in England’s World Cup squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola could make his comeback against Wales on Saturday as England prepare the only specialist number eight selected in their World Cup squad for a heavy workload. Vunipola, 30, has been...
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...
England Rugby squad update
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby40 players assembled at the England Rugby Performance Centre, Pennyhill Park, on Sunday evening (23 July) to continue preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Forwards (22)Jamie Blamire (Newcastle...
Two Players Dropped in England WC Squad as 39 Remain
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby39 players assembled at the Honda England Rugby Performance Centre, Pennyhill Park, on Monday evening (17 July) to continue preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Ollie Chessum (Leicester...
England Rugby squad update
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby39 players assembled at the Honda England Rugby Performance Centre, Pennyhill Park, on Monday evening (17 July) to continue preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers),...
Borthwick names official England Rugby World Cup Training Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his official training squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup which kicks off in France in September. The 41-player squad will assemble at The Lensbury...
Borthwick selects 36-player squad for Lensbury training camp
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has selected a 36-player squad for England’s third Rugby World Cup training camp. The squad, which does not include players from Gallagher Premiership finalists Sale...
