RWC Match Preview: England v Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland, finalists in 2019, open their Rugby World Cup 2023 challenge with a difficult clash against an Argentina side confident of booking a place in the knockout phase of the competition. Tournament...
Steve Borthwick says England written off ‘too early’ ahead of World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick insists England are ready to defy gloomy predictions for their World Cup by delivering a reaction against Argentina in Saturday’s pivotal opener. The Pumas are in the rare position...
ENGLAND TEAM TO FACE ARGENTINA IN WORLD CUP OPENER
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick has named his team to play Argentina in England’s opening match of Rugby World Cup at Stade de Marseille. Courtney Lawes is named captain at blindside flanker and is joined in the...
England understand consequences of stepping out of line at World Cup – Dan Cole
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Cole insists England’s players understand the damaging consequences of stepping out of line while seeking to escape World Cup cabin fever. Cole will appear in his fourth tournament when...
Topsy Ojo backs Steve Borthwick’s England to come good at World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTopsy Ojo has backed under-pressure England head coach Steve Borthwick to turn his side’s poor form around at the World Cup in France. England have won just two of their nine fixtures in...
Dan Cole ready for ‘dangerous’ Argentina in England’s World Cup opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina’s scrum may lack of the potency of old but Dan Cole insists it remains a significant threat to England’s goal of making a triumphant start to their World Cup. Two sides who take...
Jonny May confronted Steve Borthwick after initial omission from England squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonny May has revealed that he confronted Steve Borthwick after his initial omission from England’s World Cup squad drew his “monkey out”. May was told he would not be part of the 33...
Tom Curry set to start for England in World Cup opener against Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland are ready to start Tom Curry in Saturday’s seismic World Cup opener against Argentina if there are no setbacks in his recovery from an ankle injury. Curry missed all four warm-up...
Steve Borthwick says out-of-form England will persist with their current tactics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick insists England will persist with their current tactics despite entering the World Cup with a losing run that has seen them installed as underdogs for their opener against Argentina. Five...
'I made a mistake' Says Owen Farrell
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFarrell will be suspended for Saturday’s opener against Argentina and a clash with Japan after his red card for a high tackle in a warm-up game against Wales. The 31-year-old initially had his red...
