South Africa 18 New Zealand 20, match report: All Blacks rattled by Springboks but survive to keep defence alive
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSouth Africa 18 New Zealand 20: Holders run in two tries with Dan Carter dropping vital goal when side were down to 14 men
South Africa v New Zealand match preview
1 decade agoWill we see the contrast in game-plan we expect, with New Zealand using their ball-playing skills to play a wide attacking game and South Africa playing a narrower game running into contact to set up phases?...
Southern Hemisphere combined XV
1 decade ago1. Marco Ayerza - The loosehead prop has impressed many this World Cup and is establishing himself as one of the best out there in his position. Key man for Argentina and proves his worth beating off Mtawaria,...
All Blacks v Springboks combined XV
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAhead of this weekend's semi final between the pair, we have selected the ultimate XV from the 2 current squads. A tough pick but let us know what you think!1. Tendai Mtawarira - Nicknamed "The beast",...
Dan Carter: Richie McCaw is always the first to put his body on the line
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentDan Carter has hailed his fellow All Blacks superstar Richie McCaw as "a legend of the game" ahead of him reaching another career landmark.
New Zealand - Clinical
1 decade ago by Len KaplanCould New Zealand’s game-plan in their demolition of France have been in greater contrast to South Africa’s narrow win over Wales? While the Springboks carried the ball into contact and crashed...
All Blacks and Springboks light up the quarter-finals with a masterclass in the art of the offload
1 decade ago by The TelegraphDan Carter and Duane Vermeulen's stunning handiwork seals passage to the semis
Frédéric Michalak retires from France duty after Rugby World Cup exit
1 decade ago by The Guardian• France were thrashed by New Zealand in Cardiff quarter-final• Lock Pascal Papé has also ended his international careerFrance fly-half Frédéric Michalak has ended his international...
The Blind Side: Dan Carter’s Test record and Shane Byrne on Martians
1 decade ago by The GuardianCarter has gone past Jonny Wilkinson’s points record while Shane Byrne wonders about having a drink with good-looking MartiansDan Carter. Cruised his way past Jonny Wilkinson’s record Test points haul....
5 players that impressed today
1 decade ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Julian SaveaJulian Savea absolutely tore apart the French defense in their Quarter-Final encounter. The winger looked a threat every time he was on the ball, and showed his superior strength and pace...
