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England slump to defeat against Fiji as dismal World Cup build-up continues

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s dismal build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb as they collapsed to their first defeat to a current tier-two nation by losing 30-22 to Fiji at Twickenham. Jonny May raced over...

Courtney Lawes credits Eddie Jones for helping him to 100 England caps

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Courtney Lawes credits Eddie Jones for giving his career a second wind as he prepares to joins the ranks of England’s Test centurions. Lawes leads England into Saturday’s World Cup send-off...

Preview: England v Fiji

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England will look to finish their Summer Nations Series on a high when they welcome a dangerous Fiji side to Twickenham on Saturday. Steve Borthwick has been forced to deal with a blow this week with...

Steve Borthwick has work to do – England v Fiji talking points

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England face Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday in a send-off for the World Cup that is fraught with danger given the Islanders have toppled Tonga, Japan and Samoa in recent weeks.   Here the PA news...

Match Day Programme: Italy v Japan

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Azzurri will take on The Brave Blossoms in their final match of the Summer Nation Series. The game will be played at the Stadio Comunale Di Monigo, in Treviso on August 26th, 2023. Both teams will...

Top spot is there for the taking in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Top spot is there for the taking in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings on a weekend when multiple teams could end up at an all-time high or low. New Zealand will end Ireland’s unbroken 13-month...

Anthony Watson to be ruled out of RWC in fresh blow to England’s preparations

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England winger Anthony Watson is set to be ruled out of the World Cup in another huge blow for England’s preparations.   The RFU, confirming Watson will miss the tournament, said in a statement:...

A Final Curtain Call For the RWC: Pool D

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching with the days counting down until the best sides across the globe head to France in search of glory. Teams have begun their preparations ahead of the global...

A Final Curtain Call For the RWC: Pool C

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is rapidly approaching with the days counting down until the best sides across the globe head to France in search of glory. Teams have begun their preparations ahead of the global...

Galthie reveals his playmaker for clash against Wallabies

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Matthieu Jalibert will start at flyhalf in France’s final World Cup warm-up match against Australia this weekend, head coach Fabien Galthie announced on Thursday. Jalibert, 24, stands in for the...