Billy Vunipola’s red card continues England’s pre-World Cup woes in Ireland loss
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray. Billy Vunipola was sent off as England’s stuttering...
Courtney Lawes wary England might ‘peak too early’ following Owen Farrell saga
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes insists England must avoid drawing too heavily on their fury at the treatment of Owen Farrell when they face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Steve Borthwick railed against the “personal...
England make 6 changes to starting XV to face Ireland
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a match day 23 to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Manu Tuilagi returns to the midfield as one of six changes to the starting line up...
Warren Gatland hints at World Cup selection repercussions after Wales defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland hinted there may be repercussions for World Cup selection after Wales surrendered a strong position in slumping to a 19-17 defeat by England at Twickenham. The hosts had been reduced...
Steve Borthwick to ‘wait and see’ on England captain Owen Farrell’s suspension
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Owen Farrell is set to miss the start of the World Cup after being sent off in Saturday’s 19-17 victory over Wales at Twickenham. Farrell’s yellow card for a shoulder-led...
England fought tooth and nail to beat Wales narrowly 19-17 in a World Cup warm up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland fought tooth and nail to beat Wales narrowly in a World Cup warm up full of incident, injury and yellow cards and notably, a red card for captain Owen Farrell that could see him face...
A look at England England v Wales
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWales emerged comfortable 20-9 winners from the first of two meetings between the teams last weekend in Cardiff. Warren Gatland’s side headed into the fixture under loads of pressure following their...
Borthwick announces England team to face Wales at Twickenham
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 5.30pm). Owen Farrell (Saracens) returns to captain a team which has...
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 run riot in second half to leave England reeling in World Cup warm-up
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s began their final phase of World Cup preparation in horribly underwhelming fashion as Wales sent them spinning to a 20-9 defeat in Cardiff. Second-half tries from Gareth Davies and George...
