RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyIn a tournament where the praises of the north were sung far and wide. Echoes of a first Northern Hemisphere victory since the heroics of Johnny Wilkinson's Engand side in 2003. However, much like most...
New Zealand v South Africa - Five key contests in RWC 2023 final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFive key battles as New Zealand and South Africa both target a record fourth Rugby World Cup victory in the final at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. If Jordan’s try-scoring prowess before...
Pollard and De Klerk to start final - South Africa name team to play New Zealand
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has announced his squad to face New Zealand at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has named his matchday 23 to face...
World Rugby investigating alleged racist abuse directed at England’s Tom Curry
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe alleged incident occurred in the second quarter of the Stade de France clash. World Rugby has opened an investigation into the alleged racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry by South...
5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was much to admire as the Springboks were out-Bokked by a wet-weather masterclass devised by Steve Borthwick. England will sign off an encouraging Rugby World Cup with Friday’s bronze final...
Jonny May backs ‘genius’ Steve Borthwick to crack the code of rugby with England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland went out on their shields in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa, losing 16-15 to a late Handre Pollard penalty. Jonny May is backing Steve Borthwick to crack the code...
Danny Care hoping England’s World Cup efforts have won over disillusioned fans
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick’s men had came under fire before the tournament but were minutes away from reaching the World Cup final. Danny Care hopes a heartbreaking defeat by South Africa in Saturday’s...
Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty when Rugby World Cup ends
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyTest centurion Courtney Lawes will retire from England duty following the Rugby World Cup. The 34-year-old’s bid to finish his international career on a high was cruelly ended by Saturday’s...
Stats review - the figures behind the losing semi-finalists
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina's dream of reaching their first Rugby World Cup was ended by free-flowing New Zealand while England's kicking game served them brilliantly against South Africa until scrum penalties took their...
Deon Davids 'Springboks v All Blacks is always a special battle'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa assistant coach Deon Davids on Sunday following his team's dramatic 16-15 win over England at Stade de France to reach the final of Rugby World Cup 2023. Deon Davids, assistant...
