South Africa reaction (du Toit, de Klerk, Kriel, Libbok, head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi, Mbonambi)
7 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
7 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'
7 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
7 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
7 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...
Dan Sheehan says Ireland ‘fully aware of what we need to do’ against Scotland
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland could progress to the last eight with a loss but that would be dependent on the Scots’ margin of victory and bonus points gained. Hooker Dan Sheehan admits it would be “stupid”...
Director of rugby Erasmus (RSA): 'I'd rather be in our position than Ireland's'
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa's Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and assistant coach Deon Davids after the 49-18 Pool B victory over Tonga in Marseille. Rassie Erasmus, Director of Rugby On replacement...
Springbok coaches weigh goalkicking options
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springbok coaches will weigh the team’s goalkicking options in the wake of the narrow defeat by Ireland (13-8) after returning from Paris to their Toulon training base on Sunday. Rassie...
"We are not rushing Pollard." - Rassie Erasmus
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyReturning South African first five-eighths, Handre Pollard has become the centre of attention for the Springboks after they lost to Ireland 8-13 in their Rugby World Cup pool game in Paris on Sunday. Pollard...
Team Announcement Press Conference: South Africa
8 months ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Nienaber, head coach On if the hype of the game has affected them: "This is an important game and we all know when we came into this pool, everyone knew this would be a tough pool to get out...
