England expect to be fully fit for World Cup opener after Courtney Lawes fears
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland expect to have a clean bill of health for their vital World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday after downplaying concerns over Courtney Lawes’ fitness. Lawes took part in the first...
World Cup draw gives England glimmer of hope after poor form, injuries and bans
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland enter the World Cup at their lowest ebb yet because of the most lopsided draw in the tournament’s history they still have hope of reaching the quarter-finals. A disastrous build-up has seen...
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...
Steve Borthwick has work to do – England v Fiji talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland face Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday in a send-off for the World Cup that is fraught with danger given the Islanders have toppled Tonga, Japan and Samoa in recent weeks. Here the PA news...
Anthony Watson to be ruled out of RWC in fresh blow to England’s preparations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland winger Anthony Watson is set to be ruled out of the World Cup in another huge blow for England’s preparations. The RFU, confirming Watson will miss the tournament, said in a statement:...
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...
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...
Wales v England preview: Both teams have it all to do
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations disappointment may have gone and hopes will naturally be more positive in these teams’ respective camps, but can Wales and England realistically challenge for the World Cup title...
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...
