France go off the rails as plan collapses
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comFrance had a plan to unsettle New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday but it fell apart after just 10 minutes in a 62-13 thrashing at the Millennium Stadium.
Workhorse Wales left heartbroken by hardy Boks
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.au“The nearly men of world rugby.” That was a text a Welsh friend sent in the aftermath of South Africa’s 23-19 quarter-final victory. The Springboks through to the semis, Wales out. What a...
Du Preez's late try breaks Welsh hearts
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentSouth Africa captain Fourie du Preez broke Welsh hearts by scoring a try five minutes from time to book the Springboks a World Cup semi-final place at Twickenham.
Meyer: Try was 'pure genius'
1 decade ago by Rugby 365POST-MATCH REACTION: South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer said he "would like to kiss" Fourie du Preez.
First half penalties finish Wales
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auWales gifted South Africa three first half penalties that ultimately cost them the game. What’s more, two of these penalties came within a minute of Wales scoring points themselves, a fact that is...
VIDEO: The Hit: Wales out, All Blacks rampant
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsBBC Sport looks back at a dramatic day of quarter-finals at the Rugby World Cup as Wales succumb to a heartbreaking defeat by South Africa.
Boks made a 'last stand' at Twickers
1 decade ago by Rugby 365REACTION: South Africa's try scoring captain Fourie du Preez said he had to call for a last stand from his Springboks to see them past Wales in the World Cup quarter final on Saturday.
'Wise heads, youthful energy key for Boks'
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSchalk Burger said a mixture of wise old heads and youthful energy was the key for South Africa as they marched on towards the World Cup semifinals.
'Wise heads, youthful energy key for Boks'
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comSchalk Burger said a mixture of wise old heads and youthful energy was the key for South Africa as they marched on towards the World Cup semifinals.
Saint-Andre accepts blame for defeat
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comPhilippe Saint-Andre said he took a large part of the blame after his last game as France coach ended in a 62-13 World Cup humiliation by New Zealand, a team he dubbed the "Brazilians of rugby".
