Captain Farrell returns at 10 - England name team to play Chile
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell returns from suspension to captain England at fly-half as head coach Steve Borthwick names his match-day 23 to play Chile in Pool D in Lille on Saturday. 1 Bevan Rodd2 Theo Dan3 Kyle Sinckler4...
Ford’s final audition and Sinckler returns – England v Japan talking points
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland resume their World Cup campaign when they face Japan in their second Pool D encounter at Stade de Nice on Sunday. Here the PA news agency examines five talking points heading into the...
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...
Lewis Ludlam gets nod ahead of Billy Vunipola to start for England against Japan
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyLewis Ludlam has edged Billy Vunipola in the battle for England’s number eight jersey for Sunday’s World Cup clash with Japan. Vunipola has completed his two-match suspension for a dangerous...
Elliot Daly eager for England to display attacking talent against Japan
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyElliot Daly insists it is time for England to show their teeth in attack as they look to build on the defensive masterclass delivered against Argentina. Steve Borthwick’s team top Pool D...
Dan Cole ready for ‘dangerous’ Argentina in England’s World Cup opener
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina’s scrum may lack of the potency of old but Dan Cole insists it remains a significant threat to England’s goal of making a triumphant start to their World Cup. Two sides who take...
Prop, scrum-half and full-back – the World Cup selection dilemmas facing England
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland begin the final countdown to their pivotal World Cup opener against Argentina confronted by a number of injury concerns and suspensions that will shape their selection. Courtney Lawes, Kyle Sinckler,...
England expect to be fully fit for World Cup opener after Courtney Lawes fears
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland expect to have a clean bill of health for their vital World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday after downplaying concerns over Courtney Lawes’ fitness. Lawes took part in the first...
World Cup draw gives England glimmer of hope after poor form, injuries and bans
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland enter the World Cup at their lowest ebb yet because of the most lopsided draw in the tournament’s history they still have hope of reaching the quarter-finals. A disastrous build-up has seen...
Kyle Sinckler: Watching England in World Cup final was massive motivator for me
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyKyle Sinckler was inspired to play for England by the 2003 World Cup final – despite being forced to miss Jonny Wilkinson’s drop-goal in order to study maths. Sinckler was 10 years...
