Quotes of the Day - 'It would be good to take some gas out of that bomb'
6 months ago by Ultimate Rugby"I avoided him at all costs."England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth on if he was tackled by Courtney Lawes during his career "I made a little joke saying 'you know they've got the 'Bomb Squad', so...
Freddie Steward: 'We are all devastated, we gave absolutely everything'
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyRichard Wigglesworth, attack coach On coping with the semi-final result: "It definitely takes a bit longer when it's that close and that late. It hurts but that's why we love sport and rugby because...
5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was much to admire as the Springboks were out-Bokked by a wet-weather masterclass devised by Steve Borthwick. England will sign off an encouraging Rugby World Cup with Friday’s bronze final...
Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty when Rugby World Cup ends
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTest centurion Courtney Lawes will retire from England duty following the Rugby World Cup. The 34-year-old’s bid to finish his international career on a high was cruelly ended by Saturday’s...
England v South Africa: Top Performers
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will return to Paris next week to face Southern Hemispher rivals New Zealand in the world cup final. This comes after a hard fought narrow victory over England in their semi-final fixture...
Graham to lead Saints against the Bears
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySam Graham will lead Northampton Saints out in their first Gallagher Premiership outing at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this term, as Bristol Bears come to town on Saturday (21 October, kick-off:...
Three changes to starting XV for semi-final - England name team to play South Africa
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Steve Borthwick has announced his squad to play South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 21 October. England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match-day 23 to face...
Kevin Sinfield says England’s Marcus Smith now ‘world class’ at full-back
6 months 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
6 months 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 —...
I quite like the noise – Ellis Genge ‘fuelled’ by England’s critics
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland take on South Africa on Saturday for a place in the World Cup final. Ellis Genge believes England enter their World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Saturday with “everyone wanting...
