Freddie Steward: 'We are all devastated, we gave absolutely everything'
5 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...
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...
'If there is going to be beef, there is going to be beef' - Quotes of the Day
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Monday, 16 and Tuesday, 17 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. "If there is going to be beef, there is going to be beef."South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard on their semi-final...
Owen Farrell deserves more credit from England fans – Richard Wigglesworth
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell vindicated his selection ahead of George Ford at fly-half with a man-of-the-match display in Sunday’s 30-24 victory over Fiji. Owen Farrell is criticised unfairly and should receive greater...
Attack coach Wigglesworth (ENG) - 'We are not there to just turn up against South Africa'
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England attack coach Richard Wigglesworth after beating Fiji 30-24 in the quarter-final on Sunday, 15 October. Richard Wigglesworth, attack coach On being in the semi-finals: "Delighted,...
England happy being cast as villains in World Cup quarter-final – Billy Vunipola
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThere is a desire to see a Pacific Islands nation progress deep into the World Cup given they produce some of the game’s finest players. Billy Vunipola insists England are comfortable being cast...
Marcus Smith a ‘viable option’ for England at full-back – Richard Wigglesworth
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith could be retained at full-back as England progress deeper into the World Cup after excelling in his first start in the position against Chile. Smith overcame an edgy opening to help...
Attack coach Wigglesworth (ENG) - 'Smith a class act wherever he plays'
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England's attack coach Richard Wigglesworth on Sunday following the 71-0 Pool D victory over Chile in Lille on Saturday, 23 September. Richard Wigglesworth, attack...
Billy Vunipola ‘looks good to go’ for England after brutal training regime
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola has been beasted in training for the past month in anticipation of his return from suspension for England’s World Cup clash with Japan. Vunipola was banned for the final warm-up...
We know who we are – Maro Itoje says England ready to unleash true ‘potential’
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMaro Itoje insists England are ready to show their true selves when they launch the Rugby World Cup with the toughest assignment of their group campaign against Argentina. For the first time in...
