All Blacks team named for RWC2019 Bronze Final against Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have overhauled their match day 23 from the team that was defeated 19-7 by England in the World Cup semi-final. Steve Hansen has made a total of eight changes to their starting...
England star Vunipola tells Springboks to 'bring it on'
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola struck a defiant tone ahead of England's Rugby World Cup final with South Africa, telling the Springboks to "bring it on". His words came after Lood de Jager promised...
England World Cup win would be best ever - Dallaglio
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLawrence Dallaglio was a key member of the England team that won the 2003 Rugby World Cup but feels glory in 2019 would stand apart. Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio...
Latest World Rankings: England win ends long wait to top rankings
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland have returned to the top of the World Rankings for the first time in 15 years with their Rugby World Cup 2019 final opponents South Africa now breathing down their necks. England...
Jones ready for change in Springbok approach
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa dug in for a victory based on attrition against Wales but England boss Eddie Jones knows they carry many threats. Eddie Jones knows South Africa's forward power...
Eddie Jones hits back at Warren Gatland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter Warren Gatland questioned whether England would "turn up for a final", Eddie Jones hit back with a typically mischievous comment. A smiling Eddie Jones hit back...
Wales losses prepared Springboks for semi-final glory – Erasmus
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus believes the hard lessons of defeat South Africa learned against Wales were central to their gruelling Rugby World Cup semi-final triumph. Handre Pollard's perfect goalkicking...
NZR boss says it is 'impossible' for Gatland to coach All Blacks and Lions
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby (NZR) CEO Steve Tew said it would be "impossible" for Warren Gatland to coach the All Blacks and British and Irish Lions as the Wales boss prepares to vacate his role following the Rugby...
Wales boss Gatland gives final warning to South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa's kick-based approach might have to be refined in the Rugby World Cup final, says Wales coach Warren Gatland. Warren Gatland believes South Africa have a very good chance...
Wales gave 100 per cent in Springboks defeat – Gatland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHandre Pollard's penalty sent South Africa through to the final, but Warren Gatland insists Wales left nothing out on the pitch in Yokohama. Wales could not have put any more...
