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 —...
'If there is going to be beef, there is going to be beef' - Quotes of the Day
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Monday, 16 and Tuesday, 17 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. "If there is going to be beef, there is going to be beef."South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard on their semi-final...
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...
Defence coach Sinfield, Chessum (ENG): 'I'm not bothered if people are writing us off'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England defence coach Kevin Sinfield and second-row Ollie Chessum at a media briefing as they prepare to face South Africa in the second semi-final at Stade de France on Saturday, 21 October. Kevin...
Head coach Raiwalui, captain Nayacalevu talk after team announcement
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySimon Raiwalui, head coach On the general mood and confidence levels going in to the game: "The boys have trained well this week, had a good session this morning, so they have prepared well. We are looking...
Dan McKellar on Leicester Tigers - A Season Preview
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThis has been a summer of change at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. After Steve Borthwick departed to take over England in December, Leicester Tigers put up a stern defence of their Gallagher Premiership...
England rewatch Fiji Twickenham defeat to ‘fuel the fire’ for World Cup showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have been watching footage of their calamitous defeat by Fiji in August as a reminder of what not to do in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final. Fiji stormed Twickenham 30-22 to claim their...
Ollie Chessum warns Fiji they did not face the true England at Twickenham
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Chessum has warned Fiji that they did not face the true England in their historic victory at Twickenham in August. England’s build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb when they lost...
I’m never happy – Kevin Sinfield not getting carried away with England’s defence
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s defence may have turned a corner since arriving at the World Cup but Kevin Sinfield is still refusing to smile. Steve Borthwick’s team are expected to win Pool D at a canter, in...
Marcus Smith a ‘viable option’ for England at full-back – Richard Wigglesworth
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith could be retained at full-back as England progress deeper into the World Cup after excelling in his first start in the position against Chile. Smith overcame an edgy opening to help...
