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A statistical look at Wales v South Africa

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have an impressive recent record against South Africa, but they have not beaten the Springboks in a Rugby World Cup match.       South Africa stand in the way of Wales and a...

A statistical look at England v New Zealand

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand will look to maintain a winning run stretching 12 years and return to the Rugby World Cup final by beating England this weekend.       England and New Zealand face off...

Combined XV: Wales v South Africa

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales and South Africa will battle it out for a place in the Rugby World Cup Final in Yokohama on Sunday after Wales edge France and South Africa dispatched hosts Japan in the quarter-finals.       Both...

Japan ‘could join Rugby Championship in two years’ says Agustín Pichot

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

In an interview with The Times' Owen Slot, World Rugby's vice-chairman Agustín Pichot has revealed that Japan could join the Rugby Championship in less than two years.     SANZAAR...

Semi-final return of Jonathan Davies softens Liam Williams blow for Wales

7 years ago by The Guardian

Davies back in side for Sunday’s World Cup clashLeigh Halfpenny replaces Williams in YokohamaWales will be without their Lions’ full-back Liam Williams for Sunday’s semi-final against South Africa...

Jonathan Davies named in Wales team to face South Africa in World Cup semi-final

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Wales have named their side for the 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-final clash against South Africa on Sunday with fullback Liam Williams missing the encounter through injury.           View...

2019 Rugby World Cup Semi-final: Wales v South Africa

7 years ago by Rugby World

Get ready for another North v South contest in the last four with all the team news, stats and viewpointsLet's get physical: Ken Owens takes on South Africa's defence last year (Getty Images)Get ready...

Jacques Nienaber’s journey from physio to Springboks defensive mastermind

7 years ago by Rugby World

This is the story of Rassie Erasmus's right-hand man with South AfricaDelivering the message: Jacques Nienaber chats to the Springbok players (Getty Images)Jacques Nienaber’s journey from physio...

Erasmus lauds 'legend' Gatland

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has hailed Wales head coach Warren Gatland as a "legend" ahead of their Rugby World Cup semi-final showdown on Sunday.     Gatland masterminded...

Vahaamahina given six-week ban for quarter-final red card

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Sebastien Vahaamahina has been handed a six-week ban following his red card in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final between France and Wales.     The France second row was dismissed for...