New Zealand

Match official amendment: England v South Africa

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has confirmed a change to the match official appointments for the Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final at Stade de France between England and South Africa. Mathieu Raynal (France) will replace...

Argentina vs New Zealand Top Performers

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

  New Zealand proved to have too much fire power for Argentina and completly dominated the first Rugby World Cup Semi-Final. Despite their being many stand out players, here are 5 players who played...

New Zealand overwhelm Argentina to reach final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand will have a shot at winning a record fourth Rugby World Cup after a comprehensive seven-try win over Argentina at Stade de France booked their place in next Saturday’s final against England...

RWC Match Day Programme New Zealand vs Argentina

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Only four teams remain and tonight, we will find out who will reign supreme and book their ticket into the final set to take place next week. Although both teams suffered deafeats in their opening pool...

Rugby World Cup: How England fared in their previous semi-finals

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

England are preparing for a sixth semi-final. England will be appearing in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals for the sixth time when they lock horns with current champions South Africa at the Stade de France...

'Little moments win you games' - Dagg (NZL) and Senatore (ARG) on New Zealand v Argentina

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Twelve years after facing off in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, former All Blacks full-back Israel Dagg and ex-Argentina back-row Leonardo Senatore share their views on the first of RWC 2023's seismic...

'I am very powerful but I do not yet control the weather' - Quotes of the Day

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Our 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...

NZL eve of match: head coach Foster, McKenzie, Lienert-Brown

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ian Foster, head coach On if New Zealand are favourites to beat Argentina: “There are two teams in the semi-final. Anyone can win. That’s the first mindset both teams have. “We are...

ARG eve of match: assistant coach Contepomi, Cinti, Kodela

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Felipe Contepomi, coach On how different it is to play the All Blacks in a Rugby World Cup knock-out game compared to a Rugby Championship game: "Obviously the competition makes it special, it's a World...