Neck injury means Jack Willis’ World Cup is over
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have encountered their first injury setback since arriving in France for the World Cup after Jack Willis was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament. Willis suffered a neck problem in the...
Danny Care: England taking inspiration from Europe’s Ryder Cup win at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDanny Care insists England will resume their World Cup quest armed with inspiration from Europe’s stirring Ryder Cup victory. Care was among four England players to send a good luck message to Luke...
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...
Courtney Lawes says ‘selfless’ England will play to strengths at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes insists England have forged an identity based on self-sacrifice as the personalities of the World Cup heavyweights begin to emerge. England have crushed Argentina, Japan and Chile to claim...
Rugby World Cup Round Four Review: Quarter-final slots still up for grabs
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPlenty still to play for as the pool phase in France enters its final week. Thirty-two Rugby World Cup matches played, 16 to go – and a week to come featuring matches in all four...
Jamie Joseph relishing Japan’s all-or-nothing ‘grand final’ against Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan head coach Jamie Joseph will ready his side for a “Grand Final” showdown against Argentina as they kept alive hopes of reaching the World Cup knock-out stages with a 28-22 win over 14-man...
I’m never happy – Kevin Sinfield not getting carried away with England’s defence
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s defence may have turned a corner since arriving at the World Cup but Kevin Sinfield is still refusing to smile. Steve Borthwick’s team are expected to win Pool D at a canter, in...
Tom Curry ‘in phenomenal shape’ ahead of England’s final World Cup group game
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Curry has been pushing himself through the pain barrier in training to ensure he is ready to face Samoa in England’s final World Cup group match. Curry has played less than three minutes of...
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...
5 talking points ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Chile
2 years 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...
