Lawes to bring up century against Fiji at Twickenham
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes (Northampton Saints) will win his 100th cap as England captain on Saturday as Steve Borthwick’s men take on Fiji at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 3.15pm) in the last of England’s...
Owen Farrell to miss key World Cup fixtures after being hit with suspension
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell will miss the start of the World Cup after the England captain was banned for four matches by an appeal committee for his dangerous tackle against Wales. Farrell will be unavailable...
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...
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...
Match Day Programme: Ireland v England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyA big hitter on this weekend's fixture list is a warm-up match between Ireland and England. With both teams coming from a win in their last games, they will look to carry the momentum into the next game...
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...
George Ford: England’s players need to step up with World Cup on horizon
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Ford insists England’s players must take responsibility for accelerating the team’s development into a force for the World Cup. Steve Borthwick’s men ended a three-match...
Near-miss proves costly for Wales in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time since January 2008 Wales are below Fiji in the Men's World Rugby Rankings. Wales’ rating has dropped by 0.51 points to 78.67 points following their 19-17 defeat to England...
Alex Mitchell set for England call if Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Mitchell is on standby to replace Jack van Poortvliet in England’s World Cup squad if the Leicester scrum-half’s worst injury fears are confirmed. Van Poortvliet is to undergo...
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...
