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South Africa Name Team for Rugby World Cup Final

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Fit-again wing Cheslin Kolbe returns to the Springbok team in the only change to the match 23 for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against England at Yokohama International Stadium.     He...

RWC Bronze Final - New Zealand v Wales

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Retiring captain Kieran Read says New Zealand will pick themselves up for what promises to be an emotional Rugby World Cup third-place play-off with injury-hit Wales.   The All Blacks' quest...

WATCH: The four tries shortlisted for the Try of the Year

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The contenders for the International Rugby Players (IRP) Try of the Year 2019 have been revealed, with the winner to be announced at the World Rugby Awards in Tokyo on 3 November.     Three...

England favourites for glory against Springboks, but shocks happen in finals

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England will be confident ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final, but their great display against New Zealand is no guarantee of success.       England were stunning winners against...

World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year nominees announced

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Three countries are represented in the nominees for the World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year 2019 award.     The nominees for this prestigious award, now in its fifth year, are Joe...

Rory Best included in Barbarians squad to face Fiji

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Barbarians have revealed that Ireland legend Rory Best will run out one final time after being named in the side's team to face Fiji at Twickenham.   PLAYER NEWS 📰Simply. The. Best....

South Africa to host Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa will host Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 after the World Rugby Council awarded the hosting rights for the premier tournament to South Africa at its Interim Meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.   In...

Outstanding England live up to pre-match promise

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The build-up to England's semi-final with New Zealand demanded a big performance. Eddie Jones' men exceeded all expectations in Yokohama.       If you are going to face down an All...

England dethrone New Zealand to reach the Rugby World Cup Final

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England dethroned New Zealand with a magnificent performance in Yokohama to set up a final against South Africa or Wales.       Manu Tuilagi's early try set the tone as England shattered...

Rugby World Cup Preview: Wales v South Africa

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland wants the doubters to keep writing off Wales ahead of their Rugby World Cup semi-final battle with South Africa on Sunday.     The Six Nations champions are underdogs for the...