George Ford and Owen Farrell reunited – England v Samoa talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFord and Farrell are starting together for the first time since the 2021 Six Nations. Samoa may have endured a disappointing World Cup that is almost certain to result in group-stage elimination but they...
Match Preview: England v Samoa
2 years 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 side to face Samoa in Lille
2 years 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...
Danny Care sees advantages of hybrid contracts in English top flight
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDanny Care believes hybrid contracts would be beneficial to English rugby if they succeed in keeping the nation’s stars in a financially viable Gallagher Premiership. The Rugby Football Union and...
On this day in 2015: Sorry England make World Cup history with group-stage exit
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland became the first host nation to be knocked out of the Rugby World Cup at the group stage after losing 33-13 to Australia on this day in 2015. Stuart Lancaster’s side had gone into the tournament...
Butch James, Jean de Villiers and Hanyani Shimange - Boks Office podcast - on RSA, FIJ, IRE, AUS, ENG
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyButch James, Jean de Villiers and Hanyani Shimange on the Boks Office podcast. You can listen here. On Manie Libbok: Butch James: "There has been a lot of talk on Manie's kicking in the press conferences....
Marcus Smith - 'I was running like Forrest Gump'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England full-back Marcus Smith and head coach Steve Borthwick following their 71-0 win against Chile at Stade Pierre-Mauroy on Saturday, 23 September. Marcus Smith, full-back On...
Marcus Smith a ‘viable option’ for England at full-back – Richard Wigglesworth
2 years 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'
2 years 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...
ENG 71-0 CHI: Five tries by Arundell as England win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Arundell scored five tries as England overcame Chile’s determined opening to their Pool D match in Lille to register a third win at Rugby World Cup 2023, the 71-0 score a further boost to their...
