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Danny Care hoping England’s World Cup efforts have won over disillusioned fans

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick’s men had came under fire before the tournament but were minutes away from reaching the World Cup final. Danny Care hopes a heartbreaking defeat by South Africa in Saturday’s...

"Saracens are fully motivated" say Mako Vunipola

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Prop Mako Vunipola will captain the side on his return from injury as they look to respond from their opening day defeat at Sandy Park, and he is one of six changes to the starting line-up. There are...

Lewis Ludlow previews Newcastle Falcons game

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lewis Ludlow’s 200th Gloucester Rugby appearance really was the stuff of fairy tales. After running onto the pitch with his daughter Autumn in his arms, the captain scored as his side kicked off...

Smith starts at full-back - England name team to play Fiji in RWC quarter-final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Fiji in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de Marseille.  Owen Farrell will captain a starting XV with...

Ollie Chessum warns Fiji they did not face the true England at Twickenham

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ollie Chessum has warned Fiji that they did not face the true England in their historic victory at Twickenham in August. England’s build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb when they lost...

Kinghorn reaches half-century as Scotland team named for final pool b encounter

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Blair Kinghorn will win a 50th Scotland cap as one of 12 changes to head coach Gregor Townsend’s starting line-up for Saturday’s crucial Rugby World Cup 2023 fixture against Ireland at Stade...

Scotland’s Finn Russell says second best will not be good enough against Ireland

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Finn Russell has psyched himself for the likelihood that he will have to operate at the peak of his powers on Saturday night if Scotland are to get the result they need from their critical World Cup showdown...

UPDATE: Hooker McInally replaced by Matthews - Scotland update squad for Rugby World Cup 2023

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Scotland have replaced injured hooker Stuart McInally with Johnny Matthews in their 33-man squad for Rugby World Cup 2023. Former captain McInally, himself an injury replacement for Dave Cherry earlier...