New Zealand overcome battling South Africa to reach final again
1 decade ago by The TimesNew Zealand produced a commanding second-half performance as they stood up to South Africa’s route-one rugby and earned themselves a...
RWC semi-final stats - Penalty count worry, but 97pc tackling success helps All Blacks reach final
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe first ever all southern hemisphere semi-finals in Rugby World Cup history kicked off with South Africa and New Zealand in Twickenham. We have all the stats that mattered from this enthralling contest.
3 players that impressed today
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyBen SmithBen Smith showed his class for New Zealand as he led by example. The Full Back kept his composure throughout the fixture and made some outstanding takes in the air to deny South Africa's attack...
The number 13 meaningful for the All Blacks
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auAfter downing the Springboks 20-18 for their record 13th World Cup win on the bounce to book a berth in the final, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen was asked who would he prefer to play in the decider next...
Rugby World Cup: South Africa vs New Zealand - key match stats
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSouth Africa lose 20-18 to New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final - here are all of the key match stats
South Africa 18 New Zealand 20, match report: All Blacks rattled by Springboks but survive to keep defence alive
1 decade ago by The TelegraphSouth Africa 18 New Zealand 20: Holders run in two tries with Dan Carter dropping vital goal when side were down to 14 men
Rugby World Cup: All Blacks’ bench powers them to the final
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWell, they’ve done it. New Zealand’s dream of becoming the first nation to win back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles is well and truly alive, after a heroic 20-18 win over South Africa at Twickenham...
Review: South Africa vs New Zealand
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyThis titanic clash between these two rugby giants proved to be a fantastic spectacle as many expected. It was a game that went down to the wire with high levels of physicality and intensity. The...
World Cup 2015: South Africa 18-20 New Zealand
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldWhat's hot and what's not from the World Cup semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa at TwickenhamTopsy-turvy: Ben Smith and Bryan Habana compete for a high ball. Photo: Getty ImagesWhat's hot...
New Zealand reach World Cup final after tense Springboks clash
1 decade ago by Lions RugbyNew Zealand will defend the Webb Ellis Cup at Twickenham next week after eventually overpowering a resilient South Africa in a 20-18 victory.
