Stats review - what do the figures reveal about the two finalists?
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe semi-finals were two very different matches with New Zealand running away with their victory and South Africa snatching the result at the death but what did the matches reveal about the finalists? New...
World Rugby investigating alleged racist abuse directed at England’s Tom Curry
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyThe alleged incident occurred in the second quarter of the Stade de France clash. World Rugby has opened an investigation into the alleged racist slur directed at England flanker Tom Curry by South...
World Rugby statement regarding alleged discriminatory language
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby takes all allegations of discriminatory behaviour extremely seriously. We can confirm that we are formally reviewing the allegation made by England’s Tom Curry in relation to the...
Deon Davids 'Springboks v All Blacks is always a special battle'
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa assistant coach Deon Davids on Sunday following his team's dramatic 16-15 win over England at Stade de France to reach the final of Rugby World Cup 2023. Deon Davids, assistant...
England vs South Africa Key Moments
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa manage to get another 1 point win in a classic Rugby World Cup Semi-Final going down to the wire with South Africa winning after being behind on the scoreboard for a large majority of the...
Three changes to starting XV for semi-final - England name team to play South Africa
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Steve Borthwick has announced his squad to play South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 21 October. England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match-day 23 to face...
Kevin Sinfield says England’s Marcus Smith now ‘world class’ at full-back
1 year 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...
Marcus Smith on modified training as England prepare for South Africa showdown
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySmith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head. 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶-𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 🙌#ENGvRSA | #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/YJfkyTODTf —...
Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head.
1 year ago by Ultimate RugbySmith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head. Marcus Smith was among a number of players placed on modified training as preparations began for Saturday’s...
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...
