Courtney Lawes rugby player
Courtney Lawes rugby player

Courtney Lawes

23rd Feb 1989 2.01m/115kg No 4 Lock

Preview: England v Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England will look to finish their Summer Nations Series on a high when they welcome a dangerous Fiji side to Twickenham on Saturday. Steve Borthwick has been forced to deal with a blow this week with...

Steve Borthwick has work to do – England v Fiji talking points

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England face Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday in a send-off for the World Cup that is fraught with danger given the Islanders have toppled Tonga, Japan and Samoa in recent weeks.   Here the PA news...

Lawes to bring up century against Fiji at Twickenham

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints) will win his 100th cap as England captain on Saturday as Steve Borthwick’s men take on Fiji at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 3.15pm) in the last of England’s...

England won’t give up after latest setback – Courtney Lawes

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England were beaten by Ireland and had Billy Vunipola sent off.  Stand-in captain Courtney Lawes insists England will “relentlessly” strive for improvement and “won’t give...

Courtney Lawes wary England might ‘peak too early’ following Owen Farrell saga

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes insists England must avoid drawing too heavily on their fury at the treatment of Owen Farrell when they face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Steve Borthwick railed against the “personal...

Match Day Programme: Ireland v England

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A big hitter on this weekend's fixture list is a warm-up match between Ireland and England. With both teams coming from a win in their last games, they will look to carry the momentum into the next game...

England make 6 changes to starting XV to face Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a match day 23 to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.   Manu Tuilagi returns to the midfield as one of six changes to the starting line up...

A look at England England v Wales

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales emerged comfortable 20-9 winners from the first of two meetings between the teams last weekend in Cardiff. Warren Gatland’s side headed into the fixture under loads of pressure following their...

Billy Vunipola recalled in strong England XV for Wales clash

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have selected a host of big guns led by Owen Farrell for Saturday’s clash with Wales as they look to ignite their World Cup preparations in the wake of a tame defeat in Cardiff. Farrell...

Borthwick announces England team to face Wales at Twickenham

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at Twickenham Stadium (kick-off 5.30pm).   Owen Farrell (Saracens) returns to captain a team which has...