How England’s players rated during Twickenham defeat to Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFreddie Steward: Looked tired as the only player to start all four warm-up Tests but was replaced by Marcus Smith, who provided more threat. 4/10 Max Malins: Almost over in the first-half only to be denied...
England slump to defeat against Fiji as dismal World Cup build-up continues
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s dismal build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb as they collapsed to their first defeat to a current tier-two nation by losing 30-22 to Fiji at Twickenham. Jonny May raced over...
Preview: England v Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will look to finish their Summer Nations Series on a high when they welcome a dangerous Fiji side to Twickenham on Saturday. Steve Borthwick has been forced to deal with a blow this week with...
Lawes to bring up century against Fiji at Twickenham
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes (Northampton Saints) will win his 100th cap as England captain on Saturday as Steve Borthwick’s men take on Fiji at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 3.15pm) in the last of England’s...
Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of the RWC
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyScrum-half Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers) will require surgery on an ankle injury sustained during England’s win against Wales on Saturday at Twickenham Stadium and will not feature in the...
Alex Mitchell set for England call if Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Mitchell is on standby to replace Jack van Poortvliet in England’s World Cup squad if the Leicester scrum-half’s worst injury fears are confirmed. Van Poortvliet is to undergo...
Borthwick selects 36-player squad for Lensbury training camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has selected a 36-player squad for England’s third Rugby World Cup training camp. The squad, which does not include players from Gallagher Premiership finalists Sale...
Lawrence and Walker on track to make RWC2023
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland expect Bath centre Ollie Lawrence and Harlequins hooker Jack Walker to be available for World Cup selection after they both suffered injuries during training. Premiership player of the season...
38-player England squad named for Brighton training camp
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s second Rugby World Cup preparation camp in Brighton sees Steve Borthwick name an increased 38-player training squad. The squad, which does not include players from Gallagher...
Jasper Wiese: Leicester Tigers forward wins RPA players' player of year award
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeicester Tigers' Jasper Wiese has been named the Rugby Players' Association players' player of the year. The South Africa number eight, 27, helped Tigers to the Premiership semi-finals and the...
