Rugby World Cup: The quarter-finals in Opta numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup enters the knockout phase this weekend, with Ireland looking to finally reach a semi-final and Japan bidding to cause another upset. Joe Schmidt's team may have beaten...
England’s Maro Itoje warns rugby to be vigilant over racist abuse after Sofia
7 years ago by The Guardian• Abuse in Euro 2020 qualifier appalling and abysmal, says Itoje• ‘Punishment needs to be more severe’ for racist abuse in sportEngland’s Maro Itoje has slammed this week’s racist abuse in...
England and South Africa to meet in the final, predicts Alex Goode
7 years ago by Rugby WorldAlex Goode, the Saracens and England full-back, discusses how teams are shaping up at the Rugby World Cup in Japan – and the ongoing controversy surrounding high tacklesGiants collide: Maro Itoje is...
Combined Team: England vs Australia
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe opening game of the quarter finals is on filled with plenty of history and rivalry. England are in some fine forme while Australia have been struggling a bit to get going. Here is the combined XV 1...
England player ratings vs Argentina
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Joe Marler - 6 Done his job in the scrum. 2. Jamie George - 7 Good at the line-out. Setup the platform for England's first try with a well organised maul. 3. Kyle Sinckler - 6 Some strong carries...
England player ratings vs Tonga
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Joe Marler - 6 Made 6/6 in his tackles and was stable in the scrum. 2. Jamie George - 7 Carried well and was on the end of a try for England. 3. Kyle Sinckler - 6 Bit static going forward but stable...
Rugby World Cup 2019: England name team to play Tonga
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play Tonga in the opening pool game of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Sapporo, Japan. Owen Farrell will captain the side at inside centre with George...
O'Driscoll: England have all the attributes to win Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrian O'Driscoll feels England have "all the attributes" to win a Rugby World Cup, making Eddie Jones' side a "huge threat" in Japan. England have one World Cup warm-up match remaining...
When Sir Clive Woodward met England rugby star Maro Itoje
7 years ago by Daily Mail - Sir Clive Woodward ColumnIn the second of our exclusive SIR CLIVE WOODWARD interviews ahead of the Rugby World Cup, the triumphant England head coach from 2003 meets MARO ITOJE… ,
World Cup opportunity is the most exciting one I could have in rugby | Will Hooley
7 years ago by The GuardianIn the first piece from our Rugby World Cup columnist, the USA fly-half talks about how his side are looking to shock the worldWhen people discover I’m playing for USA, the first thing they ask about...
