Pressure to win for England is a 'privilege', says Wigglesworth
1 month ago by Ultimate RugbySenior England coach Richard Wigglesworth believes that the pressure to win matches is part of the privilege of playing for the national team. England face world champions South Africa at the Allianz...
England coach Richard Wigglesworth uncertain about Felix Jones' role in preparations for South Africa clash.
1 month ago by The Irish TimesEngland's players and assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth have had no communication with Felix Jones ahead of Saturday's match against South Africa, despite his inside knowledge of the Springboks. Jones...
Wigglesworth promoted to Senior Assistant Coach for England
2 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby can confirm that Richard Wigglesworth has been promoted to senior assistant coach. The 41-year-old, who initially joined the coaching set-up as an assistant to head coach Steve Borthwick,...
Ben Earl’s ‘ceiling is way off’ as England star strives to become ‘world class’
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Earl is unsatisfied with his rampaging display against Ireland as his pursuit of becoming world class demands he develops into the complete back row. England’s number eight was named official...
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso smart to report concussion symptoms – Richard Wigglesworth
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has prioritised his health over the prospect of facing France after self-reporting symptoms of concussion. Attack coach Richard Wigglesworth revealed Feyi-Waboso has...
Danny Care keen to ‘have some fun’ if he wins 100th England cap against Ireland
9 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDanny Care was presented with his national academy report in anticipation of his 100th cap and the England scrum-half jokes that the assessment made two decades ago is still accurate now. Care will become...
Ben Earl eager for England to right old wrongs against Scotland
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScotland may be smarting from the injustice of their defeat by France but Ben Earl insists England also have a point to prove in their Calcutta Cup clash. Replays suggested Scotland had scored a legitimate...
Ollie Lawrence could reinforce England for Six Nations clash with Scotland
10 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Lawrence could reinforce England’s Guinness Six Nations in time for their round-three clash with Scotland as he steps up his recovery from a hip problem. Lawrence sustained the injury while...
Andrew Strawbridge joins England Rugby as consultant coach
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyAndrew Strawbridge will join Steve Borthwick’s coaching group as a consultant coach for the first four weeks of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. The 59-year-old Kiwi was recently part of the All Blacks set-up...
Ben Youngs, England's most-capped male player of all time, announces his retirement from International rugby
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Leicester Tigers scrum half, who made his debut against Scotland in 2010, has been a mainstay in England squads since that cold evening in Edinburgh 13 years ago. This weekend's Bronze...
