Former England star Ashton - 'It would be good to see all-northern hemisphere semi-finals'
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from former England winger Chris Ashton on Friday ahead of England's quarter-final against Fiji at Stade de Marseille on Sunday, 15 October. On what he reads into England’s struggles...
Smith starts at full-back - England name team to play Fiji in RWC quarter-final
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Fiji in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup 2023 at Stade de Marseille. Owen Farrell will captain a starting XV with...
Match Preview: England v Samoa
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIt’s all about Samoa in Lille. England will finish first in Pool D and have qualified for the quarter-finals whatever the result here. Not that England are taking any chances. Head coach Steve...
England side to face Samoa in Lille
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyWholesale changes have been made to the side that beat Chile 71-0, with Owen Farrell the only player from that fixture returning to the starting XV. The captain moves to the inside centre position, while...
Maro Itoje keen to reach ‘another level’ after England secure quarter-final spot
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMaro Itoje has emerged from a difficult period of his career confident that he can reach new levels of performance as England progress deeper into the World Cup. Itoje revealed during this year’s...
I’m never happy – Kevin Sinfield not getting carried away with England’s defence
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s defence may have turned a corner since arriving at the World Cup but Kevin Sinfield is still refusing to smile. Steve Borthwick’s team are expected to win Pool D at a canter, in...
Tom Curry ‘in phenomenal shape’ ahead of England’s final World Cup group game
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyTom Curry has been pushing himself through the pain barrier in training to ensure he is ready to face Samoa in England’s final World Cup group match. Curry has played less than three minutes of...
Marcus Smith set for first England start at full-back against Chile in World Cup
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland are set to to accelerate their experiment of deploying Marcus Smith’s running skills at full-back in Saturday’s World Cup clash with Chile. Smith has filled the position as...
Rugby rule makers 'have lost the plot' with World Cup showing sport 'in an awful place'
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer England star James Haskell believes that rugby chiefs have 'lost the plot' amid confusion over tackling rules. Officials at the Rugby World Cup have faced fierce scrutiny during the early stages...
England reaction (Ludlam, Marler, Chessum, Itoje, Ford, captain Lawes, head coach Borthwick)
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE REACTION Lewis Ludlam, number eightOn the England performance:"I don’t think we were 100 per cent with our performance. There are heaps there we can work on. But ultimately it is a great...
