Jean Kleyn: RWC final with South Africa ‘outside realm of thinking’ months ago
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 30-year-old Munster lock represented Ireland at the 2019 World Cup in Japan. Former Ireland international Jean Kleyn acknowledges being on the verge of becoming a world champion with his native South...
Boks ready for NZ challenge and haka in RWC final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks are bracing themselves for an epic Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday evening and said they are ready for the encounter – and the...
Rugby World Cup 2023 final is closest yet according to World Rugby Men’s Rankings
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa and New Zealand go into Saturday’s showpiece occasion in Saint-Denis as the leading teams in the world, separated by a mere 1.23 points. The final of Rugby World Cup 2023...
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...
South Africa reaction (Pollard, captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Handre Pollard, Mastercard Player of the Match and fly-half On emotions after the result: "It's unbelievable, it's a lot of relief in this moment. Frustrated we weren't at our best...
RWC Match Day Programme: England vs South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFour years ago in Japan, South Africa triumphed over a very strong England side that had nullified an All Blacks team in the semi-final. The same All Blacks team that had beaten the Springboks in their...
'I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather' - Quotes of the Day
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. "I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather. It is a bit above my pay grade."Argentina head coach...
Beware England, warns Bok leaders
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks have dismissed the widespread belief that England are serious underdogs for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final – to decide which of them will reach back-to-back finals. One...
RSA team announcement (v ENG): head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisa after the announcement of an unchanged Springboks line-up for Saturday's semi-final against England at Stade de France. Jacques...
Springbok coach Nienaber names unchanged team for semifinal against England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has shown faith in his match-winning Rugby World Cup quarterfinal squad by retaining the same starting XV and replacements’ bench for Saturday’s semifinal against...
