Owen Farrel to skipper Saracens against Leicester Tiger
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOWEN FARRELL SAYS HE AND HIS FELLOW INTERNATIONAL CONTINGENT CAN’T WAIT TO RETURN THIS WEEKEND AS THEY SLOT STRAIGHT BACK IN TO ACTION AT STONEX STADIUM FOR ONE OF ENGLISH RUGBY’S BIGGEST RIVALRIES. The...
Eddie Jones: Marcus Smith is a very good player – but he is not a full-back
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones insists Marcus Smith is “not a full-back” and England must utilise the Harlequins talent at outside-half to get the best out of him. England deployed Smith at full-back in during...
Men’s Rugby World Cup 2023 – the numbers game
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a closer look at the stats behind some of the best individual performances during the tournament in France. All manner of records were broken at Rugby World Cup 2023, culminating in South Africa...
RWC Finals Review: South Africa stand alone as four-time champions
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySeven weeks ago, hosts France kicked off the tournament with a 27-13 victory over New Zealand. It was a match that was closer than the scoreline suggests, and one that set the tone for the tournament. This...
Argentina vs England: Key Moments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland manage to claim the Bronze medal in the 2023 Rugby World Cup despite Argentina putting up a massive fight in a tightly contested 3rd and 4th playoff match. Here are some key moments: 01’...
Hugh tizard is excited to make his return to action on friday as the men in black head to gloucester looking to kickstart their gallagher premiership campaign.
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe second-rower is back after recovering from a foot injury, and provides a welcome boost to the pack ahead of the tough assignment at Kingsholm under the floodlights. Director of Rugby Mark McCall has...
Rugby World Cup 2023 bronze final preview: Argentina v England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEverything you need to know about Argentina v England at Stade de France, on Friday, 27 October. The two defeated semi-finalists have had about a week to pick themselves up from their disappointment,...
Will anyone claim a hat-trick of Mastercard Player of the Match awards?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWe take a look at which players, and positions, have dominated the Mastercard Player of the Match awards at Rugby World Cup 2023. Five players have won multiple Mastercard Player of the Match awards at...
Comments from head coach Borthwick & captain Farrell after England team announcement
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick, head coach On the approach this week and team selection: “It’s very simple, we want to win on Friday against a very good Argentina side. This squad has built and progressed...
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....
