France: Rugby World Cup 2023 review
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyPassion, exhilaration, devastation: France's Rugby World Cup 2023 campaign explored the extremes of emotion. Abiding memoryIt’s difficult to pin one down after the emotional roller-coaster that...
'If there is going to be beef, there is going to be beef' - Quotes of the Day
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Monday, 16 and Tuesday, 17 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. "If there is going to be beef, there is going to be beef."South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard on their semi-final...
Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head.
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbySmith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head. Marcus Smith was among a number of players placed on modified training as preparations began for Saturday’s...
Rassie Erasmus says South Africa do not buy in to criticism of opponents England
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe reigning champions are red-hot favourites to win Saturday’s Paris semi-final. Rassie Erasmus insists South Africa will not be lulled into complacency by the negativity surrounding the ability...
Director of rugby Erasmus (RSA) - 'We don't want to be a team the world loves'
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus at a media briefing on Monday after his side beat France 29-28 on Sunday to advance to the semi-finals where they will play England at Stade...
South Africa reaction (du Toit, de Klerk, Kriel, Libbok, head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi, Mbonambi)
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Faf de Klerk, scrum-half On the atmosphere at the end: "You could see what it means for both sides. I want to say thank-you to the South African fans who came out. It was obviously heartbreaking...
'We ran out of beer pretty quickly' - Quotes of the Day
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Tuesday 10 and Wednesday, 11 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. "I was in grade seven. I was in my pyjamas in the TV room of the boarding house."South Africa centre Jesse Kriel...
Director of rugby Erasmus, Libbok, Kriel (RSA): 'We had to earn the referees' respect back'
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus, fly-half Manie Libbok and centre Jesse Kriel at a media briefing on Tuesday. Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby On being able to play under...
Springboks to return to Twickenham in 2024
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will resume their rivalry with England in a blockbuster fixture at Twickenham in London as part of their tour of Europe at the end of 2024, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) confirmed on Sunday. The...
Going through or going home? – Ireland v Scotland talking points
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyReigning champions South Africa will also have a keen eye on proceedings in Paris. Ireland and Scotland are preparing for a pivotal Rugby World Cup qualification shootout in Paris. Progression...
