Borthwick concedes 'these are painful days' after Springboks defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick was left "incredibly disappointed and frustrated" following England's defeat by South Africa, conceding "these are painful days". England suffered their fifth successive Test...
Springboks scramble to triumph over England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe South Africans had to absorb huge pressure from the Red Roses in a match where both sides had plenty of opportunities to seal the deal. Despite poor discipline that yielded a yellow card late in the...
England Player Ratings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland suffered yet another loss as they fell to the Springboks and again lost a game they feel they should have won. Here are the player ratings Ellis Genge: 5 | Ok at scrum time but was not...
England side to play Springboks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face South Africa at Allianz Stadium on Saturday 16 November. There are four changes to the starting side that was narrowly beaten by Australia...
'Brutal' Australia review exactly what England needed, says Sleightholme
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOllie Sleightholme described England's review of their late defeat to Australia as "brutal", but insisted it was exactly what the squad needed. England had led by 12 points and then trailed by 10...
George laments 'unforgivable' England showing after last-gasp Australia defeat
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland captain Jamie George labelled his side's performance as "unforgivable" after their 42-37 defeat to Australia on Saturday. The Red Rose came flying out of the blocks with two early tries from Chandler...
England 'starting to create a DNA', says Furbank ahead of Australia clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Furbank thinks England are "starting to create a DNA" as they prepare to face Australia on Saturday. Steve Borthwick's side are gearing up for their second match of this year's Autumn Nations Series,...
Luke Cowan-Dickie returns for England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyHead coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face Australia at Allianz Stadium on Saturday 9 November. Jamie George will captain England, supported by vice-captains Maro Itoje,...
Makepeace-Cubitt debuts for Saints against Bristol Bears
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Makepeace-Cubitt will make his first appearance for Northampton Saints when they take on Bristol Bears on Friday (25 October, kick-off: 7.45pm), as the 20-year-old starts at Ashton Gate. The...
Hendy returns for Northampton Saints against Sale Sharks
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGeorge Hendy is set to make his return to Northampton Saints’ starting line-up for the first time this season, as the 22-year-old starts against Sale Sharks on Friday (18 October, kick-off: 7.45pm). Despite...
