Billy Vunipola nearing comeback after being named in England’s World Cup squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola could make his comeback against Wales on Saturday as England prepare the only specialist number eight selected in their World Cup squad for a heavy workload. Vunipola, 30, has been...
Joe Roberts could make Wales debut in next World Cup warm-up clash with England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales boss Warren Gatland looks set to hand Scarlets centre Joe Roberts a Test debut among wholesale changes for Saturday’s second Rugby World Cup warm-up game against England. Wales head...
I will reflect – Steve Borthwick left pondering World Cup squad after Wales loss
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick said he would reflect ahead of his World Cup squad announcement following England’s lacklustre performance in their 20-9 defeat to Wales. England withered...
Wales run riot in second half to leave England reeling in World Cup warm-up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland’s began their final phase of World Cup preparation in horribly underwhelming fashion as Wales sent them spinning to a 20-9 defeat in Cardiff. Second-half tries from Gareth Davies and George...
Wales pass England test
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick will have a lot of tough decisions to make going into Monday when England announce their final 33-man Sqaud for the World Cup. On the other hand, Welsh fans can walk away with a glimmer...
Talking points as Wales host England in World Cup warm-up
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Cup preparations will move up a gear for Wales and England when they meet in Cardiff on Saturday. Their first tournament warm-up fixture comes five weeks before World Cup openers that see England...
Borthwick names England team for Summer Nations Series opener in Cardiff
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match day 23 to face Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff (kick-off 5.30pm). Loosehead prop Ellis Genge (Bristol Bears)...
England's Best RWC Warm-Up Wins
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of England’s Summer Series matches this August, we take a look back at some of their most memorable RWC warm up wins. England concluded their RWC preparations with a heavy...
Tom Harrison - For the Love of the Scrum
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland scrum coach Tom Harrison discusses his development as a coach, the role rugby played in his early life, and working with England’s scrum as they prepare to take on the world. Harrison...
Cadan Murley returns to England RWC training squad
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland Rugby have confirmed that Cadan Murley (Harlequins) has returned to Steve Borthwick's Rugby World Cup training squad as they prepare for their first Summer Nations Series fixture against Wales...
