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Latest World Rankings: England win ends long wait to top rankings

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England have returned to the top of the World Rankings for the first time in 15 years with their Rugby World Cup 2019 final opponents South Africa now breathing down their necks.     England...

Outstanding England live up to pre-match promise

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The build-up to England's semi-final with New Zealand demanded a big performance. Eddie Jones' men exceeded all expectations in Yokohama.       If you are going to face down an All...

England 19-7 New Zealand

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England dethroned New Zealand with a magnificent performance in Yokohama to set up a final against South Africa or Wales.         Manu Tuilagi's early try set the tone as England shattered...

HUGE CALL: England denied a try v New Zealand

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks failed to score in the first of a test match for the first time since 2012, when they lost to England.         View this post on Instagram     The...

The big kick-off: England playmakers hold the key to beating New Zealand | Ugo Monye

7 years ago by The Guardian

England must dominate the aerial battle with Ford, Farrell and Youngs at the heart of their planTo start with, a couple of statistics which may go some way to explaining why England have recalled George...

Japan ‘could join Rugby Championship in two years’ says Agustín Pichot

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In an interview with The Times' Owen Slot, World Rugby's vice-chairman Agustín Pichot has revealed that Japan could join the Rugby Championship in less than two years.     SANZAAR...

EXCLUSIVE: Omar Mouneimne takes a look at England and New Zealand's attacking and defensive structures

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and New Zealand clash in the Rugby World Cup semi-final in Yokohama on Saturday and once again professional defence coach Omar Mouneimne takes a look at the two sides attack and defence.     In...

Sam Harrison to leave Tigers in 2020

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sam Harrison will depart Leicester Tigers in the New Year, with the 29-year-old deciding to pursue career opportunities away from professional rugby in Australia.   The scrum-half has made 172 appearances...

Combined XV: England v New Zealand

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and New Zealand face-off in the Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday at Yokohama Stadium.     With two highest-ranked and most in-form sides clash for a place in the Rugby World...

Eddie Jones reinstates Ford-Farrell combination for RWC semi-final

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi final.     Captain Owen Farrell is named at inside centre with George Ford selected at fly...