Steve Borthwick has work to do – England v Fiji talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland face Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday in a send-off for the World Cup that is fraught with danger given the Islanders have toppled Tonga, Japan and Samoa in recent weeks. Here the PA news...
Anthony Watson to be ruled out of RWC in fresh blow to England’s preparations
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland winger Anthony Watson is set to be ruled out of the World Cup in another huge blow for England’s preparations. The RFU, confirming Watson will miss the tournament, said in a statement:...
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...
Billy Vunipola nearing comeback after being named in England’s World Cup squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola could make his comeback against Wales on Saturday as England prepare the only specialist number eight selected in their World Cup squad for a heavy workload. Vunipola, 30, has been...
England announce 33-player squad for the RWC
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell will captain England in his third Rugby World Cup with Ellis Genge and Courtney Lawes named as vice captains. The squad is made up of 19 forwards and 14 backs, totals over 1,400...
Wales v England preview: Both teams have it all to do
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Six Nations disappointment may have gone and hopes will naturally be more positive in these teams’ respective camps, but can Wales and England realistically challenge for the World Cup title...
England Rugby squad update
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby40 players assembled at the England Rugby Performance Centre, Pennyhill Park, on Sunday evening (23 July) to continue preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Forwards (22)Jamie Blamire (Newcastle...
Two Players Dropped in England WC Squad as 39 Remain
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby39 players assembled at the Honda England Rugby Performance Centre, Pennyhill Park, on Monday evening (17 July) to continue preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Ollie Chessum (Leicester...
England Rugby squad update
1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby39 players assembled at the Honda England Rugby Performance Centre, Pennyhill Park, on Monday evening (17 July) to continue preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers),...
Borthwick names official England Rugby World Cup Training Squad
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his official training squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup which kicks off in France in September. The 41-player squad will assemble at The Lensbury...
