Lewis Ludlam gets nod ahead of Billy Vunipola to start for England against Japan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLewis Ludlam has edged Billy Vunipola in the battle for England’s number eight jersey for Sunday’s World Cup clash with Japan. Vunipola has completed his two-match suspension for a dangerous...
Elliot Daly eager for England to display attacking talent against Japan
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyElliot Daly insists it is time for England to show their teeth in attack as they look to build on the defensive masterclass delivered against Argentina. Steve Borthwick’s team top Pool D...
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...
Prop, scrum-half and full-back – the World Cup selection dilemmas facing England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland begin the final countdown to their pivotal World Cup opener against Argentina confronted by a number of injury concerns and suspensions that will shape their selection. Courtney Lawes, Kyle Sinckler,...
England expect to be fully fit for World Cup opener after Courtney Lawes fears
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland expect to have a clean bill of health for their vital World Cup opener against Argentina on Saturday after downplaying concerns over Courtney Lawes’ fitness. Lawes took part in the first...
World Cup draw gives England glimmer of hope after poor form, injuries and bans
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland enter the World Cup at their lowest ebb yet because of the most lopsided draw in the tournament’s history they still have hope of reaching the quarter-finals. A disastrous build-up has seen...
Kyle Sinckler: Watching England in World Cup final was massive motivator for me
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKyle Sinckler was inspired to play for England by the 2003 World Cup final – despite being forced to miss Jonny Wilkinson’s drop-goal in order to study maths. Sinckler was 10 years...
Borthwick confirms his 33 to go to France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonny 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...
England won’t give up after latest setback – Courtney Lawes
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland 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...
Steve Borthwick hopes for quick outcome on Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell
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. England head coach Steve Borthwick hopes for swift disciplinary...
