England’s Owen Farrell ‘missing part of his nose’ after red-card tackle
7 years ago by The Guardian• John Quill sent off for shoulder charge on Owen Farrell• Piers Francis could face ban for challenge on Will HooleyEngland were caught up in the high-tackle storm that has engulfed the World Cup with...
High hits and Ford’s finesse: five things learned from England 45-7 USA | Gerard Meagher
7 years ago by The GuardianEddie Jones’s side learned plenty from their second Rugby World Cup match – including the need to play beyond the gongPiers Francis was understandably fired up for his first, and possibly only, start...
England player ratings vs USA
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Joe Marler - 5 Solid at the set-piece. 2. Luke Cowan-Dickie - 7 Strong at the set piece and got himself on the end of a try at the end of the 1st half 3....
England Name Team To Face USA
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his team to play USA Rugby in England’s second pool game of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Kobe, Tokyo. George Ford will captain England following the team's...
From flat whites to All Blacks: how Piers Francis forged World Cup dream
7 years ago by The GuardianAn usual gap year set the Gravesend born fly-half on a path through the New Zealand rugby system and eventually a place in England’s squad in JapanA number of England’s squad have taken a long and...
Wednesday Morning Round Up
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones Names Team For Final World Cup Warm Up Match A mix and match selection strategy sees Joe Marchant named at outside centre with Piers Francis at inside centre. Owen Farrell, who captains...
Eddie Jones Names Team For Final World Cup Warm Up Match
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his side to play against Italy on Friday at St James’ Park in Newcastle. A mix and match selection strategy sees Joe Marchant named at outside...
Ford-Farrell Axis Returns for Ireland Test
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named his squad to play Ireland as part of the Quilter Internationals on Saturday at Twickenham Stadium. A different selection strategy for the weekend...
Player Ratings: Wales v England
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales secured top spot in the world rankings for the first time in their history as they managed to overturn 33-19 loss to England last Saturday to win the rematch in Cardiff 13-6. We rate every...
England name team to face Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Ford will captain the side again following Sunday’s 33-19 win over Wales at Twickenham Stadium. There are three changes to the starting XV that played last weekend. Maro Itoje is named...
