Quarter-Final Preview: England v Fiji
1 year 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
1 year 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...
Learning how to win ugly a sign of England’s progress – Ben Earl
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland edged out Samoa to continue their unbeaten record at the World Cup. Ben Earl admits memories of August’s shock defeat by Fiji flashed through England’s minds against Samoa...
Match Preview: England v Samoa
1 year 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 career igniting convinced me to sign new Saracens deal – Ben Earl
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Earl admitted it was his England career igniting that convinced him to re-sign with Saracens and play his part in lifting the domestic club out of the doldrums. Earlier this week Earl signed a long-term...
England side to face Samoa in Lille
1 year 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...
England forward signs new Saracens contract
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland back-row forward Ben Earl has signed a new long-term contract with Premiership champions Saracens. The 25-year-old has made 111 appearances for the north London club since making his debut in...
5 talking points ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Chile
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland continue their march towards the World Cup quarter-finals when they clash with Chile in Lille on Saturday. While victory is expected from Steve Borthwick’s men, the South Americans will provide...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: England v Chile
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Chile arrive in Lille with very different aims for the rest of Rugby World Cup 2023. Steve Borthwick’s side are looking to take a decisive third step in their aim to reach the...
Captain Farrell returns at 10 - England name team to play Chile
1 year 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...
