Vunipola holds nerve as last-gasp Sarries down Irish
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyManu Vunipola kicked a last-gasp penalty to secure a dramatic 16-13 win for Saracens over London Irish at Allianz Park in the Premiership on Saturday. On a day when cousins Billy and Mako suffered Rugby...
Clinical Springboks, happy hosts, Irish de ja vu – the top Opta facts
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa were crowned champions at the end of an enthralling Rugby World Cup on Saturday. The tournament in Japan proved a huge success, with packed-out venues and fervent support from a nation...
Erasmus was ready to resign before Wellington win
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa were crowned world champions on Saturday, but their coach said he was ready to walk away as recently as last September. After leading South Africa to Rugby World...
We've got a privilege of giving people hope, says Erasmus
7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby"Rugby should be something that creates hope," said Rassie Erasmus, whose side embraced the privilege of inspiring South Africa's people. South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus provided...
All Blacks hangover may have been a factor, admits Jones
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland went from producing one of their best Rugby World Cup displays to one of their worst and coach Eddie Jones conceded a possible link. Eddie Jones conceded England may...
How Social Media Reacted to the Springboks Victory
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHe might have played internationally for England, but Kevin Pietersen was among those to laud South Africa's Rugby World Cup final victory. South Africa's third Rugby World...
Pollard delight at 'truly historic' South Africa triumph
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySiya Kolisi lifting the Rugby World Cup as South Africa's first black captain means everything to his country, says Handre Pollard. Handre Pollard hopes the exploits of South...
Shackling Underhill & Curry key, says South Africa hero Vermeulen
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySam Underhill and Tom Curry had been in dominant form for England at the World Cup and Duane Vermeulen knew they had to be stopped. Man of the match Duane Vermeulen revealed...
We couldn't build any pressure, says rueful Ford
7 years ago by UltimateRugbyEngland fly-half George Ford said it was a "hard one to take" after his side suffered a 32-12 defeat to South Africa in the RWC final. George Ford cited England's first-half...
We weren't good enough - Jones
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEddie Jones felt England were never really able to get into the game as "magnificent" South Africa dominated the World Cup final. Eddie Jones said England were simply not good...
