Marcus Smith a ‘viable option’ for England at full-back – Richard Wigglesworth
2 years 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...
Attack coach Wigglesworth (ENG) - 'Smith a class act wherever he plays'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England's attack coach Richard Wigglesworth on Sunday following the 71-0 Pool D victory over Chile in Lille on Saturday, 23 September. Richard Wigglesworth, attack...
ENG 71-0 CHI: Five tries by Arundell as England win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Arundell scored five tries as England overcame Chile’s determined opening to their Pool D match in Lille to register a third win at Rugby World Cup 2023, the 71-0 score a further boost to their...
5 talking points ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Chile
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland continue their march towards the World Cup quarter-finals when they clash with Chile in Lille on Saturday. While victory is expected from Steve Borthwick’s men, the South Americans will provide...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: England v Chile
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Chile arrive in Lille with very different aims for the rest of Rugby World Cup 2023. Steve Borthwick’s side are looking to take a decisive third step in their aim to reach the...
Captain Farrell returns at 10 - England name team to play Chile
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell returns from suspension to captain England at fly-half as head coach Steve Borthwick names his match-day 23 to play Chile in Pool D in Lille on Saturday. 1 Bevan Rodd2 Theo Dan3 Kyle Sinckler4...
Marcus Smith set for first England start at full-back against Chile in World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland are set to to accelerate their experiment of deploying Marcus Smith’s running skills at full-back in Saturday’s World Cup clash with Chile. Smith has filled the position as...
England reaction (Ludlam, Marler, Chessum, Itoje, Ford, captain Lawes, head coach Borthwick)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE REACTION Lewis Ludlam, number eightOn the England performance:"I don’t think we were 100 per cent with our performance. There are heaps there we can work on. But ultimately it is a great...
Ford’s final audition and Sinckler returns – England v Japan talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland resume their World Cup campaign when they face Japan in their second Pool D encounter at Stade de Nice on Sunday. Here the PA news agency examines five talking points heading into the...
Lewis Ludlam gets nod ahead of Billy Vunipola to start for England against Japan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLewis Ludlam has edged Billy Vunipola in the battle for England’s number eight jersey for Sunday’s World Cup clash with Japan. Vunipola has completed his two-match suspension for a dangerous...
