Billy Vunipola’s red card continues England’s pre-World Cup woes in Ireland loss
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray. Billy Vunipola was sent off as England’s stuttering...
Owen Farrell absence dominates build-up – Ireland v England talking points
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland and England step up preparations for the World Cup when they clash in a warm-up fixture in Dublin. The rivals are at very different stages of their development. Here the PA news agency examines...
Match Day Programme: Ireland v England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA 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 RugbyEngland 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...
George Ford: England’s players need to step up with World Cup on horizon
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Ford insists England’s players must take responsibility for accelerating the team’s development into a force for the World Cup. Steve Borthwick’s men ended a three-match...
Near-miss proves costly for Wales in World Rugby Men’s Rankings
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the first time since January 2008 Wales are below Fiji in the Men's World Rugby Rankings. Wales’ rating has dropped by 0.51 points to 78.67 points following their 19-17 defeat to England...
Alex Mitchell set for England call if Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Mitchell is on standby to replace Jack van Poortvliet in England’s World Cup squad if the Leicester scrum-half’s worst injury fears are confirmed. Van Poortvliet is to undergo...
Warren Gatland hints at World Cup selection repercussions after Wales defeat
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland hinted there may be repercussions for World Cup selection after Wales surrendered a strong position in slumping to a 19-17 defeat by England at Twickenham. The hosts had been reduced...
Steve Borthwick to ‘wait and see’ on England captain Owen Farrell’s suspension
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Owen Farrell is set to miss the start of the World Cup after being sent off in Saturday’s 19-17 victory over Wales at Twickenham. Farrell’s yellow card for a shoulder-led...
England fought tooth and nail to beat Wales narrowly 19-17 in a World Cup warm up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland fought tooth and nail to beat Wales narrowly in a World Cup warm up full of incident, injury and yellow cards and notably, a red card for captain Owen Farrell that could see him face...
