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...
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...
Prop, scrum-half and full-back – the World Cup selection dilemmas facing England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland begin the final countdown to their pivotal World Cup opener against Argentina confronted by a number of injury concerns and suspensions that will shape their selection. Courtney Lawes, Kyle Sinckler,...
England expect to be fully fit for World Cup opener after Courtney Lawes fears
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland expect to have a clean bill of health for their vital World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday after downplaying concerns over Courtney Lawes’ fitness. Lawes took part in the first...
Borthwick confirms his 33 to go to France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonny May (Gloucester Rugby) and Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints) are included in the squad replacing Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers) and Anthony Watson. ENGLAND’S OFFICIAL 2023...
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...
Courtney Lawes credits Eddie Jones for helping him to 100 England caps
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCourtney Lawes credits Eddie Jones for giving his career a second wind as he prepares to joins the ranks of England’s Test centurions. Lawes leads England into Saturday’s World Cup send-off...
