South Africa brimming with confidence for England ‘challenge’ after epic win
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe reigning champions edged out France 29-28 in an enthralling quarter-final on Sunday. Manie Libbok admitted South Africa will be loaded with confidence going into their World Cup semi-final with England...
FRA 28-29 RSA: France reaction (head coach Galthié, captain Dupont, team manager Ibanez, Alldritt, Danty, Mauvaka, Jalibert, Cros, Ramos, Ollivon)
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyGregory Alldritt, number eight On crashing out of the tournament: "It's a huge disappointment. We wanted to go further." On this not being the end for this squad of players: "Of course, it's...
Quarter Final Team of the Week
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyAn excellent weekend of rugby saw Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa into the Semi Final's. Here is our team of the Week. 1 Thomas Gallo 2 Bongi Mbonambi 3 Tyrel Lomax 4 Eben...
Team manager Ibanez, Jalibert & Cros talk about 29-28 defeat to South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Raphael Ibanez, team manager On the game:"We are very sad tonight. I think we gave everything to win that game. We knew it would be a very tight game and we had to score every opportunity....
South Africa win epic France clash to set up World Cup semi-final with England
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks won 29-28 in a thrilling quarter-final at the Stade de France. The defending champs have done it! The Springboks edge over the hosts to make it through to the semi-final! #RWC2023 #FRAvRSA...
Ibanez, Woki and Mauvaka chat ahead of Springbok clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyRaphaël Ibañez, general manager On the quarter-final: “It's a big game. Playing South Africa, who won the competition four years ago, at the Stade de France, in the final stages...
Quarter-Final Preview: France v South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last of the quarter-finals. One semi-final place up for grabs. The hosts - second in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini - against the defending champions and...
France v South Africa - Three key contests
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last quarter-final of this scintillating weekend of rugby sees hosts and three-time finalists France - who are aiming for a first semi-final since 2011 - tackle defending champions South...
France captain Antoine Dupont fit and ‘fully ready’ for World Cup quarter-final
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyDupont suffered a broken cheekbone against Namibia. Captain Antoine Dupont has declared himself “fully ready” to lead France in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against South Africa...
Head coach Galthie & captain Dupont discuss team announcement and more
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFabien Galthié, head coach On the emotions in camp ahead of Sunday’s match: "We’re always nervous before this kind of match. It would be a lie to say there’s no tension. That’s...
