South Africa’s Handre Pollard expecting to face ‘ruthless’ England in semi-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPollard kicked 22 points in the 2019 final to guide the Springboks to glory. Fly-half Handre Pollard says the pressure of representing South Africa at the World Cup is a privilege as he bids to inflict...
Kevin Sinfield says England’s Marcus Smith now ‘world class’ at full-back
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySmith is competing with Freddie Steward for the number 15 jersey against South Africa. Marcus Smith is now viewed as a “world class” option at full-back by England after Kevin Sinfield was...
Rassie Erasmus expects England to ‘have some beef’ with South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks’ director of rugby began the mind games ahead of Saturday’s Paris showdown. Rassie Erasmus expects semi-final opponents England to “have some beef” with South Africa...
I quite like the noise – Ellis Genge ‘fuelled’ by England’s critics
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland take on South Africa on Saturday for a place in the World Cup final. Ellis Genge believes England enter their World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Saturday with “everyone wanting...
Glittering career ends with tears for retiring Ireland captain Johnny Sexton
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe 38-year-old heads into retirement as arguably his country’s greatest player. Tears were always likely when the end eventually came for the retiring Johnny Sexton. In a city synonymous with...
Rassie Erasmus says South Africa do not buy in to criticism of opponents England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe reigning champions are red-hot favourites to win Saturday’s Paris semi-final. Rassie Erasmus insists South Africa will not be lulled into complacency by the negativity surrounding the ability...
South Africa brimming with confidence for England ‘challenge’ after epic win
2 years 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...
How have England defied expectations to reach Rugby World Cup semi-finals?
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland face South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday despite entering the competition amid rock-bottom expectations. Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the questions surrounding their...
Steve Borthwick hails ‘written off’ players as England book World Cup semi-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland defeated Fiji 30-24 to reach the last four where they will face holders South Africa. England head coach Steve Borthwick hailed his players’ composure and resilience after they repelled...
Captain Farrell, head coach Borthwick & Itoje discuss England 30-24 victory over Fiji
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from England captain and Mastercard Player of the Match Owen Farrell, head coach Steve Borthwick and second-row Maro Itoje following their 30-24 victory over Fiji at Stade de Marseille on Sunday...
