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All Blacks defeat has driven Springboks on - Kolisi

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says South Africa have embraced the pressure of playing "knockout rugby" since losing to New Zealand.     Siya Kolisi thinks a defeat to New Zealand has worked...

Jones demands more from England after dethroning 'god of rugby'

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England dominated New Zealand in an outstanding display, but Eddie Jones has demanded an improvement in the final next weekend.       Eddie Jones said England will have to take...

All Blacks were not good enough - Read

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Kieran Read said it was difficult to put into words what went wrong as New Zealand's bid to make history in Japan was ended by England.       A dejected Kieran Read said New Zealand...

Jones lauds England's defence as Hansen bows out with pride

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Eddie Jones highlighted the discipline of England's defence after they defeated defending champions New Zealand 19-7 in the semi-finals.       England coach Eddie Jones has hailed...

England 19-7 New Zealand

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England dethroned New Zealand with a magnificent performance in Yokohama to set up a final against South Africa or Wales.         Manu Tuilagi's early try set the tone as England shattered...

England dethrone New Zealand to reach the Rugby World Cup Final

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England dethroned New Zealand with a magnificent performance in Yokohama to set up a final against South Africa or Wales.       Manu Tuilagi's early try set the tone as England shattered...

Rugby World Cup Preview: Wales v South Africa

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Warren Gatland wants the doubters to keep writing off Wales ahead of their Rugby World Cup semi-final battle with South Africa on Sunday.     The Six Nations champions are underdogs for the...

Foster says set-piece the key in semi-final 'war'

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ian Foster says set-pieces are "where the war's going to be won or lost" when New Zealand and England lock horns in the first Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday.     The All Blacks and...

Warren Gatland’s 12-year Wales rollercoaster reaches the final straight | Paul Rees

7 years ago by The Guardian

The Wales head coach goes into his penultimate in charge hoping to get a shot at the one trophy that has eluded himWarren Gatland was asked after announcing his team to face South Africa the single biggest...

Williams 'a big loss' but Wales no weaker - Gatland

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Leigh Halfpenny offers Wales a "different element" that means Liam Williams' absence leaves them no weaker, according to Warren Gatland.       Liam Williams' injury-enforced absence...