VIDEO: The Hit: Carter inspires All Blacks
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsBBC Sport reviews the first semi-final at the Rugby World Cup as New Zealand overcome South Africa in a tight encounter at Twickenham.
'All Blacks showed big-game belief'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNew Zealand proved in World Cup semi-final win over South Africa that they know how to win big matches, says coach Steve Hansen.
'Boks did not punish 14-man All Blacks'
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSouth Africa lost the Rugby World Cup semifinal against New Zealand in London Saturday because they failed to score early in the second half, former coach Nick Mallett said.
'Boks did not punish 14-man All Blacks'
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSouth Africa lost the Rugby World Cup semifinal against New Zealand in London Saturday because they failed to score early in the second half, former coach Nick Mallett said.
Proud but not good enough – Meyer
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSpringbok coach Heyneke Meyer said he was proud of the way his side played, coming close in a hard-fought Rugby World Cup semifinal before losing 20-18 to World Champions New Zealand.
All Blacks add grit to guile as weighty contest makes light of absent hosts
1 decade ago by The GuardianThe stomach-churning intensity of the semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa made England’s early exit seem a distant memoryIf this was an invasion, it was an altogether benign one. Enterprising...
All Blacks end the Bok dream
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comThe All Blacks overcame a determined Springbok defensive effort to take a step towards a third World Cup title with a win over their fiercest rivals in a closely fought semifinal at Twickenham on Saturday.
Dan Carter reigns supreme in his element as New Zealand keep cool heads | Eddie Butler
1 decade ago by The GuardianWhen South Africa failed to press home their advantage the world champions, led by their mercurial fly-half, wasted no time in making them payJerome Kaino missed the start of the rain, having eight minutes...
South Africa 18-20 New Zealand
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWorld champions New Zealand will defend their title next Saturday after edging past gutsy South Africa 20-18 at a sodden Twickenham.
Meyer on new contract: I'm there to serve South Africa
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumMeyer on new contract: I'm there to serve South Africa
