Learning how to win ugly a sign of England’s progress – Ben Earl
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland edged out Samoa to continue their unbeaten record at the World Cup. Ben Earl admits memories of August’s shock defeat by Fiji flashed through England’s minds against Samoa...
Owen Farrell relieved his shot clock blunder did not cost England victory
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn the 64th minute Farrell was lining up a routine penalty with the team 17-11 behind, only for the time to run out on the shot clock. Owen Farrell admitted his relief that his shot clock blunder...
ENG 18-17 SAM: Care's late show saves England
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Danny Care's try sends undefeated England through to the quarter-finals as Pool D winners with an 18-17 win over Samoa at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 7 October. England made it four wins...
George Ford and Owen Farrell reunited – England v Samoa talking points
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFord and Farrell are starting together for the first time since the 2021 Six Nations. Samoa may have endured a disappointing World Cup that is almost certain to result in group-stage elimination but they...
Match Preview: England v Samoa
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all about Samoa in Lille. England will finish first in Pool D and have qualified for the quarter-finals whatever the result here. Not that England are taking any chances. Head coach Steve...
England side to face Samoa in Lille
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWholesale changes have been made to the side that beat Chile 71-0, with Owen Farrell the only player from that fixture returning to the starting XV. The captain moves to the inside centre position, while...
Danny Care: England taking inspiration from Europe’s Ryder Cup win at World Cup
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDanny Care insists England will resume their World Cup quest armed with inspiration from Europe’s stirring Ryder Cup victory. Care was among four England players to send a good luck message to Luke...
Danny Care sees advantages of hybrid contracts in English top flight
11 months ago by Ultimate RugbyDanny Care believes hybrid contracts would be beneficial to English rugby if they succeed in keeping the nation’s stars in a financially viable Gallagher Premiership. The Rugby Football Union and...
Johan Deysel apologises to Antoine Dupont after clash causes facial fracture
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyNamibia captain Johan Deysel has apologised to Antoine Dupont following a head-on-head collision that has left the France star’s Rugby World Cup campaign in doubt. Dupont suffered a facial fracture...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: England v Chile
1 year 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...
