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Fiji jump above England while South Africa move up two spots

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fiji have jumped above England in the world rankings after their stunning 30-22 victory at Twickenham. Fiji have moved up to seventh with England dropping to eighth, making the Pacific Islanders the highest-ranked...

Borthwick confirms his 33 to go to France

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Jonny 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...

Farrell Names 33-Player Ireland Rugby World Cup Squad

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head Coach Andy Farrell has today announced his 33-player Ireland squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, with Jonathan Sexton named to captain the team in France. The Ireland...

How England’s players rated during Twickenham defeat to Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Freddie 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...

Steve Borthwick ‘very happy’ with England squad despite defeat to Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England boss Steve Borthwick insisted he will stay loyal to his players and management team despite one of the darkest days in the nation’s rugby history. A 30-22 defeat by Fiji was their first...

England slump to defeat against Fiji as dismal World Cup build-up continues

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’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 Rugby

Courtney 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...

5 main talking points as Ireland complete World Cup preparations against Samoa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ireland complete their World Cup warm-up fixtures on Saturday by taking on Samoa in Bayonne. Head coach Andy Farrell is due to reveal his final 33-man squad for the tournament on Sunday afternoon. Here,...

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...