New front row, Youngs and Arundell start - England name team to play Argentina
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Steve Borthwick has selected a new front row comprising Ellis Genge, Theo Dan and Will Stuart in his starting XV for the bronze final match against Argentina in Saint-Denis on Friday....
5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was much to admire as the Springboks were out-Bokked by a wet-weather masterclass devised by Steve Borthwick. England will sign off an encouraging Rugby World Cup with Friday’s bronze final...
Three changes to starting XV for semi-final - England name team to play South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Steve Borthwick has announced his squad to play South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 21 October. England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match-day 23 to face...
Revenge no motivation for England’s semi-final with South Africa – Ollie Chessum
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe rivals collide for the sixth time in the tournament’s history this weekend. England second row Ollie Chessum insists revenge is not a motivating factor for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final...
Kevin Sinfield says England’s Marcus Smith now ‘world class’ at full-back
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySmith is competing with Freddie Steward for the number 15 jersey against South Africa. Marcus Smith is now viewed as a “world class” option at full-back by England after Kevin Sinfield was...
Rassie Erasmus expects England to ‘have some beef’ with South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ director of rugby began the mind games ahead of Saturday’s Paris showdown. Rassie Erasmus expects semi-final opponents England to “have some beef” with South Africa...
Marcus Smith on modified training as England prepare for South Africa showdown
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySmith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head. 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶-𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 🙌#ENGvRSA | #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/YJfkyTODTf —...
I quite like the noise – Ellis Genge ‘fuelled’ by England’s critics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland take on South Africa on Saturday for a place in the World Cup final. Ellis Genge believes England enter their World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Saturday with “everyone wanting...
Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySmith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head. Marcus Smith was among a number of players placed on modified training as preparations began for Saturday’s...
Defence coach Sinfield, Chessum (ENG): 'I'm not bothered if people are writing us off'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England defence coach Kevin Sinfield and second-row Ollie Chessum at a media briefing as they prepare to face South Africa in the second semi-final at Stade de France on Saturday, 21 October. Kevin...
