Steve Borthwick says England written off ‘too early’ ahead of World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick insists England are ready to defy gloomy predictions for their World Cup by delivering a reaction against Argentina in Saturday’s pivotal opener. The Pumas are in the rare position...
Dan Cole ready for ‘dangerous’ Argentina in England’s World Cup opener
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina’s scrum may lack of the potency of old but Dan Cole insists it remains a significant threat to England’s goal of making a triumphant start to their World Cup. Two sides who take...
Prop, scrum-half and full-back – the World Cup selection dilemmas facing England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland begin the final countdown to their pivotal World Cup opener against Argentina confronted by a number of injury concerns and suspensions that will shape their selection. Courtney Lawes, Kyle Sinckler,...
Mike Tindall wants Alex Mitchell or Danny Care to pace England attack
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMike Tindall has urged England to pick Alex Mitchell or Danny Care for their critical World Cup opener against Argentina in the hope it will ignite their misfiring attack. A dire build-up to the tournament...
Borthwick confirms his 33 to go to France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJonny May (Gloucester Rugby) and Alex Mitchell (Northampton Saints) are included in the squad replacing Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers) and Anthony Watson. ENGLAND’S OFFICIAL 2023...
Preview: England v Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland 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...
Billy Vunipola’s red card continues England’s pre-World Cup woes in Ireland loss
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFor the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray. Billy Vunipola was sent off as England’s stuttering...
Match Day Programme: Ireland v England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA big hitter on this weekend's fixture list is a warm-up match between Ireland and England. With both teams coming from a win in their last games, they will look to carry the momentum into the next game...
England make 6 changes to starting XV to face Ireland
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland men’s head coach Steve Borthwick has named a match day 23 to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Manu Tuilagi returns to the midfield as one of six changes to the starting line up...
Alex Mitchell set for England call if Jack van Poortvliet ruled out of World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAlex Mitchell is on standby to replace Jack van Poortvliet in England’s World Cup squad if the Leicester scrum-half’s worst injury fears are confirmed. Van Poortvliet is to undergo...
