Australia seek historic WCup final against All Blacks
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comTwo-time champions Australia take on Argentina in the second World Cup semifinal on Sunday aiming for a historic first final against old rivals New Zealand.
All Blacks show steely resolve to secure their place in final
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe ending summed up the match. South Africa desperately attempted to run the ball from their own line, predictable and physical, bashing into contact at every opportunity, but lashing out at the reality,...
New Zealand finished game wet, winning and in their element
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentJerome Kaino missed the start of the rain, having eight minutes of his period in the sin-bin to go. South Africa had to take advantage, to take their slender five-point lead into that safe haven of eight-plus,...
Richie McCaw faces possible World Cup Final suspension
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auRichie McCaw faces the possibility of missing the Rugby World Cup final after a video has emerged of the All Blacks’ captain appearing to elbow South African flanker Francois Louw in the face during...
'Springboks win would have been a travesty'
1 decade ago by ESPN Scrum'Springboks win would have been a travesty'
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw in danger of missing World Cup final for possible strike
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentRichie McCaw could miss the World Cup final if he is deemed to have deliberately elbowed Francois Louw in New Zealand's 20-18 victory over South Africa.
Future bright for South Africa despite defeat
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumFuture bright for South Africa despite defeat
Richie McCaw beats Victor Matfield in veterans’ battle to land knockout blow | Andy Bull
1 decade ago by The GuardianNew Zealand were not at their fluent best in victory over South Africa, but were once again able to turn to their 147-cap captain for the inspiration to get over the lineWhen the final whistle went, Richie...
New Zealand’s Richie McCaw could miss World Cup final if cited over elbow
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Captain struck South Africa’s Francois Louw during semi-final• Incident may be passed to citing officer for disciplinary actionRichie McCaw could miss the World Cup final if he is deemed to have...
Video implicates McCaw in Springbok head knock
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comVideo images have emerged showing Richie McCaw's elbow apparently striking Springbok flanker Francois Louw as the All Blacks captain led his side to a 20-18 victory in Saturday's World Cup semifinal.
