Rassie Erasmus expects England to ‘have some beef’ with South Africa
1 year 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...
Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the four semi-finalists?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-finals all came down to the wire and so how did New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa and England make it through to the final four? Argentina v New Zealand, Stade de France New Zealand’s...
Dan Biggar confident future is bright for Wales as Test career draws to end
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyFly-half won 112 caps and scored more than 600 points for Wales. Dan Biggar feels that the future is bright for Wales after his Test career drew to a close following an agonising Rugby World Cup exit. Wales...
Eddie Jones commits his coaching future to Australia
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe former England coach again denied speculation he had spoken to Japan. Eddie Jones has committed his future to coaching Australia and again denied speculation linking him with a return to Japan. Australia...
WXV 2: Italy and Scotland victorious on day one
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Azzurre became the tournament's first winners, beating Japan 28-15, before Scotland secured a 31-17 victory against hosts South Africa in Stellenbosch. Italy and Scotland both hit the...
Semi-finals for Rugby World Cup 2023 confirmed
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-final line-up for Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed, with both matches at the Stade de France - on Friday, 20 and Saturday, 21 October. Qualified teams have been assigned their Team Base...
How have England defied expectations to reach Rugby World Cup semi-finals?
1 year 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...
Quarter Final Snapshot
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe rugby world was treated to arguably the best quarter final weekend in history as North and South did battle with Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa going through. Ireland and France were...
Captain Farrell, head coach Borthwick & Itoje discuss England 30-24 victory over Fiji
1 year 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...
Stick, Willemse and De Allende chat ahead of France clash
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyMzwandile Stick, assistant coach On the support for the team: "It's very special to have our South African fans to come all the way to support us. It shows how much it means to our country. We know people...
