England Player Ratings v New Zealand
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland 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...
All Blacks will soon know who England are - Lawes
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrodie Retallick referred to Courtney Lawes as Michael Laws when England toured New Zealand in 2014. Courtney Lawes says New Zealand will know exactly who they are up against...
Dylan Hartley: “Courtney Lawes is playing. That means it’s business”
6 years ago by Rugby WorldEngland hooker Dylan Hartley on the England v New Zealand World Cup semi-final, why Tier Two terminology should be banished, and the brouhaha surrounding high tackles Focused: second-row Courtney Lawes...
Eddie Jones reinstates Ford-Farrell combination for RWC semi-final
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland 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...
England set to restore Ford-and-Farrell axis against New Zealand
7 years ago by The Guardian• Henry Slade likely to make way for Ford in semi-final switch• George Kruis also expected to replace Courtney LawesGeorge Ford is expected to face New Zealand in the World Cup semi-final, with Eddie...
Youngs says Curry has the ingredients to be an England great
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Youngs says the "unbelievably special" Tom Curry can go on to become one of England's greatest back-rowers. Curry has been outstanding in England's run to the semi-finals of the...
Taqele Naiyaravoro signs new deal with Saints
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthampton Saints can today announce that winger Taqele Naiyaravoro has extended his contract at Franklin’s Gardens. The 27-year-old made 28 appearances during an explosive debut season...
Player Ratings: England v Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland produced a clinical performance to thump Australia 40-16 and qualify for the semi-finals of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Here is how we rated the two sides: 1....
England drop George Ford with Owen Farrell at fly-half for Australia clash
7 years ago by The GuardianCaptain restored at No 10 for Saturday’s quarter-finalEddie Jones springs major surprise in benching FordEddie Jones has sprung a huge surprise by dropping George Ford and naming Owen Farrell at fly-half...
England adopt laid-back approach to threat of advancing super typhoon
7 years ago by The GuardianEngland’s World Cup match against France is in jeopardy but the assistant coach John Mitchell and the forward Courtney Lawes are not wasting energy worrying about the weatherListen to certain players...
