Time for Steve Borthwick’s side to deliver – England v Argentina talking points
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Argentina collide in their pivotal World Cup opener at the Stade Velodrome on Saturday with Steve Borthwick’s side in the unusual position of being considered underdogs. Here...
Alex Mitchell ready to continue World Cup rollercoaster ride in England’s opener
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Mitchell is ready to continue riding his World Cup rollercoaster after being entrusted with the scrum-half duties for England’s critical opener against Argentina. Mitchell starts Saturday’s...
RWC Match Preview: England v Argentina
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland, finalists in 2019, open their Rugby World Cup 2023 challenge with a difficult clash against an Argentina side confident of booking a place in the knockout phase of the competition. Tournament...
RWC 2023: A quick look at the France vs NZ numbers
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter the Springboks closed out the show against England in Tokyo four years ago, today we resume the journey in Paris to find who will reign over world rugby for the next four years. The tournament tonight...
Four teams vying to be number one in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWith points worth double during a Rugby World Cup, there could be some dramatic changes to the Men's World Rugby Rankings over the coming seven weeks. Ireland go into their second consecutive tournament...
Steve Borthwick says England written off ‘too early’ ahead of World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick insists England are ready to defy gloomy predictions for their World Cup by delivering a reaction against Argentina in Saturday’s pivotal opener. The Pumas are in the rare position...
France - What they had to say
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from France general manager Raphaël Ibanez, lock Cameron Woki and fly-half Matthieu Jalibert at an eve-of-match media event at Saint-Denis on Thursday. Raphaël Ibanez, general manager On...
ENGLAND TEAM TO FACE ARGENTINA IN WORLD CUP OPENER
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named his team to play Argentina in England’s opening match of Rugby World Cup at Stade de Marseille. Courtney Lawes is named captain at blindside flanker and is joined in the...
Cheika relies on experience - Argentina name team to play England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina head coach Michael Cheika has named an experienced starting XV for their opening Rugby World Cup 2023 game, against England in Marseille on Saturday, with nine players having World Cup experience. 1...
England understand consequences of stepping out of line at World Cup – Dan Cole
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Cole insists England’s players understand the damaging consequences of stepping out of line while seeking to escape World Cup cabin fever. Cole will appear in his fourth tournament when...
