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Jonny May confronted Steve Borthwick after initial omission from England squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jonny May has revealed that he confronted Steve Borthwick after his initial omission from England’s World Cup squad drew his “monkey out”. May was told he would not be part of the 33...

Mike Tindall wants Alex Mitchell or Danny Care to pace England attack

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Mike Tindall has urged England to pick Alex Mitchell or Danny Care for their critical World Cup opener against Argentina in the hope it will ignite their misfiring attack. A dire build-up to the tournament...

Borthwick confirms his 33 to go to France

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jonny 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...

England slump to defeat against Fiji as dismal World Cup build-up continues

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’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...

Lawes to bring up century against Fiji at Twickenham

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney 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...

Italy name side to face Japan on Saturday

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kieran Crowley, coach of the Italian men's rugby team, has announced the team that will face Japan on Saturday 26 August at 18.30 at the Monigo stadium in Treviso, the fourth and last summer test...

Scotland name team for final match before the upcoming Rugby World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jamie Ritchie will lead Scotland in their final match before the upcoming Rugby World Cup, as head coach Gregor Townsend today named his squad for The Famous Grouse Nations Series fixture against...

Louis Rees-Zammit fit and raring to go with Wales

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales wing Louis Rees-Zammit believes he is “definitely quicker than last season” as he prepares to blast out of the starting blocks at his first World Cup.   The 22-year-old has carved...

Scotland Women appoint Matt Banahan as attack coach.

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Having brought a notable playing career to a close in 2021, Banahan was renowned for his appearances as a back for both Bath and Gloucester. Over a span of 12 years donning the Bath jersey, Banahan, a...

Warren Gatland breaks new ground by naming Wales co-captains for Rugby World Cup

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales boss Warren Gatland has broken new ground in his long and successful coaching career by naming co-captains for the Rugby World Cup. Gatland has turned to Ospreys forwards Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake...