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Pollard's incredible journey back to torment Wales

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Handre Pollard was a World Cup star for South Africa versus Wales again, but in some respects it was remarkable he was on the field at all.       Leigh Halfpenny disabused any notion...

Spencer to join England squad ahead of final

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Spencer is on his way to Japan as World Cup finalists England await a scan on Willi Heinz's hamstring.       Ben Spencer will join the England squad as emergency cover for Willi...

Highlights: Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa edged Wales 19-16 in an immensely tight and physical Rugby World Cup Semi-Final clash. The sides traded penalties before South Africa slotted two more to build a 9-3 lead. Wales would...

Wales 16-19 South Africa

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Handre Pollard put in a clinical display as his late penalty sent South Africa through to the Rugby World Cup final at Wales' expense.         South Africa battled into the final...

South African Player Ratings v Wales

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Handre Pollard put in a clinical display as his late penalty sent South Africa through to the Rugby World Cup final at Wales' expense.           Here is how we rated the...

Wales Player Ratings v South Africa

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa battled into the final of the Rugby World Cup as Handre Pollard's pinpoint kicking earned a 19-16 victory over Wales in a semi-final of attrition in Yokohama.       Here...

South Africa edge Wales to set up a repeat of 2007 Final

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Handre Pollard put in a clinical display as his late penalty sent South Africa through to the Rugby World Cup final at Wales' expense.         South Africa battled into the final...

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...