Quarter-Final Preview: England v Fiji
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji return to the quarter-final stage for the first time since 2007, and the same ground where – 16 years ago – they gave eventual champions South Africa an almighty scare in their last-eight...
Smith starts at full-back - England name team to play Fiji in RWC quarter-final
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Fiji in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de Marseille. Owen Farrell will captain a starting XV with...
George Ford and Owen Farrell reunited – England v Samoa talking points
7 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
7 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
7 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...
Jonny May says Marcus Smith ‘probably the fastest off the mark’ in England squad
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith has developed into England’s fastest player over short distances, according to sprint student Jonny May. Making his first start at full-back, Smith excelled in Sunday’s 71-0 rout...
Jonny May insists ‘X-factor’ Henry Arundell must show patience and adaptability
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Arundell has the “world at his feet” if he is able to emulate the adaptability shown by Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, according to his England team-mate Jonny May. Arundell...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: England v Japan
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyVeteran Michael Leitch will become Japan’s most capped Rugby World Cup player when he runs onto the pitch at Stade de Nice for his 15th tournament match on Sunday. He is one of 13 survivors...
RWC Match Preview: England v Argentina
8 months 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...
ENGLAND TEAM TO FACE ARGENTINA IN WORLD CUP OPENER
8 months 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...
