Gordon backed to handle Wallabies goal-kicking
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAs a regular winner of Melbourne's highly-coveted blue jacket, Carter Gordon can rise to the challenge of handling the Wallabies' goal-kicking duties at the Rugby World Cup, according to Rebels attack...
Borthwick confirms his 33 to go to France
2 years 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
2 years 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...
Steve Borthwick ‘very happy’ with England squad despite defeat to Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland boss Steve Borthwick insisted he will stay loyal to his players and management team despite one of the darkest days in the nation’s rugby history. A 30-22 defeat by Fiji was their first...
England slump to defeat against Fiji as dismal World Cup build-up continues
2 years 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...
Courtney Lawes credits Eddie Jones for helping him to 100 England caps
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes credits Eddie Jones for giving his career a second wind as he prepares to joins the ranks of England’s Test centurions. Lawes leads England into Saturday’s World Cup send-off...
Preview: England v Fiji
2 years 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...
Steve Borthwick has work to do – England v Fiji talking points
2 years 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...
Argentina name team to take on Spain on Saturday
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Los Pumas have named their 23-man squad that will face Spain on saturday, 26 August 2023, in an International Friendly. Argentina will look to pick up momentum ahead of the upcoming Rugby World...
Top spot is there for the taking in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTop spot is there for the taking in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings on a weekend when multiple teams could end up at an all-time high or low. New Zealand will end Ireland’s unbroken 13-month...
