RWC Analysis: Round 3
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 continued to serve up some incredible matches as Ireland and South Africa went toe to toe in a thrilling Pool B contest at Stade de France, while Wales became the first side to qualify...
Jonny May says Marcus Smith ‘probably the fastest off the mark’ in England squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMarcus Smith has developed into England’s fastest player over short distances, according to sprint student Jonny May. Making his first start at full-back, Smith excelled in Sunday’s 71-0 rout...
Jonny May insists ‘X-factor’ Henry Arundell must show patience and adaptability
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Arundell has the “world at his feet” if he is able to emulate the adaptability shown by Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, according to his England team-mate Jonny May. Arundell...
Rugby World Cup 2023 - Round Three Analysis
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRugby World Cup 2023 continued to serve up some incredible matches as Ireland and South Africa went toe to toe in a thrilling Pool B contest at Stade de France, while Wales became the first side to qualify...
Attack coach Wigglesworth (ENG) - 'Smith a class act wherever he plays'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England's attack coach Richard Wigglesworth on Sunday following the 71-0 Pool D victory over Chile in Lille on Saturday, 23 September. Richard Wigglesworth, attack...
ENG 71-0 CHI: Five tries by Arundell as England win
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHenry Arundell scored five tries as England overcame Chile’s determined opening to their Pool D match in Lille to register a third win at Rugby World Cup 2023, the 71-0 score a further boost to their...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: England v Chile
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland and Chile arrive in Lille with very different aims for the rest of Rugby World Cup 2023. Steve Borthwick’s side are looking to take a decisive third step in their aim to reach the...
Captain Farrell returns at 10 - England name team to play Chile
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell returns from suspension to captain England at fly-half as head coach Steve Borthwick names his match-day 23 to play Chile in Pool D in Lille on Saturday. 1 Bevan Rodd2 Theo Dan3 Kyle Sinckler4...
Toulon-bound David Ribbans accepts end of England road ‘for now’ after World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid Ribbans accepts that his decision to join Toulon means he could be making his final appearances for England at this World Cup. Former Northampton second-row Ribbans switches to the Top 14 club at...
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...
