The World Cup Centurions: Australia
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 2023 Rugby World Cup is only a few days away. South Africa will look to become the second team to defend their title since New Zealand back to back titles in 2011 and 2015. There is plenty of young...
Confidence and exposure place Flying Fijians on a high plane
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen Sir Steve Hansen, the former New Zealand All Blacks coach, was asked what he thought about the Flying Fijians’ win over England on Sunday, he spoke about confidence and exposure. Speaking...
Biggar to retire from international rugby after World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales fly-half Dan Biggar has announced he will retire from international rugby after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The highly decoreated Biggar announced his decision in his Mail on Sunday column where he...
Fiji jump above England while South Africa move up two spots
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji 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...
How England’s players rated during Twickenham defeat to Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFreddie 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 RugbyEngland 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 RugbyEngland’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 RugbyCourtney 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...
Preview: England v Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland 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...
