Kevin Sinfield says England’s Marcus Smith now ‘world class’ at full-back
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySmith is competing with Freddie Steward for the number 15 jersey against South Africa. Marcus Smith is now viewed as a “world class” option at full-back by England after Kevin Sinfield was...
Marcus Smith on modified training as England prepare for South Africa showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySmith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head. 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶-𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 🙌#ENGvRSA | #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/YJfkyTODTf —...
Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySmith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head. Marcus Smith was among a number of players placed on modified training as preparations began for Saturday’s...
RWC2023 quarterfinal - England v Fiji: Top Performers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a loss to Fiji in the pool stages England came back in the quarterfinals to book a last-four place in the Rugby World Cup 2023 edging over Fiji with a 30-24 win at Stade de Marseille....
England v Fiji - Three key contests
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe third of this weekend's four quarter-finals sees 2003 champions England - who have reached the last eight for the ninth time in 10 tournaments - tackle Fiji, who have progressed to this stage for...
Quarter-Final Preview: England v Fiji
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji return to the quarter-final stage for the first time since 2007, and the same ground where – 16 years ago – they gave eventual champions South Africa an almighty scare in their last-eight...
Smith starts at full-back - England name team to play Fiji in RWC quarter-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Fiji in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de Marseille. Owen Farrell will captain a starting XV with...
George Ford and Owen Farrell reunited – England v Samoa talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFord and Farrell are starting together for the first time since the 2021 Six Nations. Samoa may have endured a disappointing World Cup that is almost certain to result in group-stage elimination but they...
Match Preview: England v Samoa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all about Samoa in Lille. England will finish first in Pool D and have qualified for the quarter-finals whatever the result here. Not that England are taking any chances. Head coach Steve...
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...
