England career igniting convinced me to sign new Saracens deal – Ben Earl
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Earl admitted it was his England career igniting that convinced him to re-sign with Saracens and play his part in lifting the domestic club out of the doldrums. Earlier this week Earl signed a long-term...
Neck injury means Jack Willis’ World Cup is over
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have encountered their first injury setback since arriving in France for the World Cup after Jack Willis was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament. Willis suffered a neck problem in the...
England side to face Samoa in Lille
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWholesale changes have been made to the side that beat Chile 71-0, with Owen Farrell the only player from that fixture returning to the starting XV. The captain moves to the inside centre position, while...
RWC 2023 review: Chile
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThousands of colourful fans, hundreds of crunching tackles and one inspirational captain: Chile's Rugby World Cup debut will live long in the memory - and offers hope for the future. Abiding memory The...
Danny Care: England taking inspiration from Europe’s Ryder Cup win at World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDanny Care insists England will resume their World Cup quest armed with inspiration from Europe’s stirring Ryder Cup victory. Care was among four England players to send a good luck message to Luke...
Head coach Cheika, Bogado, Sclavi (ARG) - 'Players enjoy these situations'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from Argentina coach Michael Cheika, full-back Martín Bogado and prop Joel Sclavi on Tuesday ahead of their Pool D game against Japan on Sunday, 8 October. Michael Cheika, head coach On...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Pool D permutations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final line-ups still uncertain, here are the full pool permutations with one round of matches left to play. With one round of the Rugby World Cup 2023 pool phase...
Courtney Lawes says ‘selfless’ England will play to strengths at World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes insists England have forged an identity based on self-sacrifice as the personalities of the World Cup heavyweights begin to emerge. England have crushed Argentina, Japan and Chile to claim...
Great to grow game – Jamie George in favour of historic England tour to Samoa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyJamie George would welcome the opportunity for England to embark on an historical maiden tour of Samoa as part of a reshaped global calendar. England clash with Seilala Mapusua’s underdogs in their...
Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Four Analysis
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand confirmed their tournament credentials with a 96-17 victory over Italy in Lyon on Friday, and as a result are unsurprisingly setting the standard for attacking stats at Rugby World Cup 2023. The...
