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Marcus Smith on modified training as England prepare for South Africa showdown

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head.   𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶-𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 🙌#ENGvRSA | #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/YJfkyTODTf —...

I quite like the noise – Ellis Genge ‘fuelled’ by England’s critics

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England take on South Africa on Saturday for a place in the World Cup final. Ellis Genge believes England enter their World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Saturday with “everyone wanting...

France: Rugby World Cup 2023 review

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Passion, exhilaration, devastation: France's Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign explored the extremes of emotion. Abiding memoryIt’s difficult to pin one down after the emotional roller-coaster that...

Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head.

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head. Marcus Smith was among a number of players placed on modified training as preparations began for Saturday’s...

From the Touchline - Martinez memes and Sexton Jr goes viral

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby gathers some of the best off-field tales from Rugby World Cup 2023. Moroni channels his inner Martinez Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez played a huge role in helping Argentina secure the...

Owen Farrell deserves more credit from England fans – Richard Wigglesworth

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Farrell vindicated his selection ahead of George Ford at fly-half with a man-of-the-match display in Sunday’s 30-24 victory over Fiji. Owen Farrell is criticised unfairly and should receive greater...

Keith Earls Confirms His Retirement From Rugby

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Keith Earls has today confirmed his retirement from rugby with immediate effect, bringing the curtain down on a stellar and inspirational career with Munster and Ireland. The 36-year-old calls time...

Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the four semi-finalists?

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The quarter-finals all came down to the wire and so how did New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa and England make it through to the final four?   Argentina v New Zealand, Stade de France New Zealand’s...

Gardner and O’Keeffe to referee Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-finals

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Angus Gardner will take charge of the Argentina v New Zealand RWC 2023 semi-final on Friday with Ben O'Keeffe in the middle for the England v South Africa encounter the next day.   World Rugby has...

Stats review - the figures behind the losing quarter-finalists

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Just 23 points separated the eight teams across four thrilling quarter-finals but what made the crucial differences and sent Ireland, France, Wales and Fiji home?   Wales (29-17 loss to Argentina)  Wales...