Marcus Smith rugby player
Marcus Smith rugby player

Marcus Smith

14th Feb 1999 1.77m/86kg Fly Half

Argentina vs England: Key Moments

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England manage to claim the Bronze medal in the 2023 Rugby World Cup despite Argentina putting up a massive fight in a tightly contested 3rd and 4th playoff match. Here are some key moments:   01’...

Harlequins have made three changes to face Bears

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Harlequins have made three changes to its matchday squad for Saturday's Gallagher Premiership fixture against Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate (KO 14:30 - live on PRTV). Academy graduates Lennox Anyanwu...

Rugby World Cup 2023 bronze final preview: Argentina v England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Everything you need to know about Argentina v England at Stade de France, on Friday, 27 October. The two defeated semi-finalists have had about a week to pick themselves up from their disappointment,...

Comments from head coach Borthwick & captain Farrell after England team announcement

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Borthwick, head coach On the approach this week and team selection: “It’s very simple, we want to win on Friday against a very good Argentina side. This squad has built and progressed...

New front row, Youngs and Arundell start - England name team to play Argentina

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Steve Borthwick has selected a new front row comprising Ellis Genge, Theo Dan and Will Stuart in his starting XV for the bronze final match against Argentina in Saint-Denis on Friday....

5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

There 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...

Three changes to starting XV for semi-final - England name team to play South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England 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...

Revenge no motivation for England’s semi-final with South Africa – Ollie Chessum

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The rivals collide for the sixth time in the tournament’s history this weekend. England second row Ollie Chessum insists revenge is not a motivating factor for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final...

Kevin Sinfield says England’s Marcus Smith now ‘world class’ at full-back

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Smith 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...

Rassie Erasmus expects England to ‘have some beef’ with South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks’ director of rugby began the mind games ahead of Saturday’s Paris showdown. Rassie Erasmus expects semi-final opponents England to “have some beef” with South Africa...