RWC Match Day Programme: England vs South Africa
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyFour years ago in Japan, South Africa triumphed over a very strong England side that had nullified an All Blacks team in the semi-final. The same All Blacks team that had beaten the Springboks in their...
England v South Africa - Three key contests
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyIn Saturday’s second semi-final at Stade de France, England and South Africa both feature at this stage for a sixth time, the Red Rose having won four of their five previous semi-finals and the...
Itoje (ENG) - 'If you're lucky, you get two or three games like this'
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from England second-row Maro Itoje on Thursday after they named their team to play South Africa in the semi-final at Stade de France on Saturday, 21 October. Maro Itoje, second-row On...
Semi-Final Preview: Argentina v New Zealand
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina and New Zealand meet at Stade de France on Friday, both knowing just 80 minutes – and the small matter of the opposition – stand between them and next weekend’s showpiece match. All...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi-Final Preview: Argentina v New Zealand
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyUltimate Rugby brings you everything you need to know about Argentina v New Zealand at Stade de France, on Friday, 20 October. Argentina and New Zealand meet at Stade de France on Friday, both knowing...
Springbok coach Nienaber names unchanged team for semifinal against England
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber has shown faith in his match-winning Rugby World Cup quarterfinal squad by retaining the same starting XV and replacements’ bench for Saturday’s semifinal against...
Same again for Springboks in semi - South Africa name team to play England
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber has announced his squad to play England in their Rugby World Cup 2023 semi-final at Stade de France on Saturday, 21 October. South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber...
Antoine Dupont questions referee after France lose thriller to South Africa
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe World Cup hosts were beaten 29-28 by the reigning champions in a semi-final for the ages. Antoine Dupont criticised the standard of refereeing after France crashed out of their home World Cup with...
Rugby World Cup quarter-final review: Close encounters of the epic kind
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyHow Argentina, New Zealand, England and South Africa booked their places in the last four at Rugby World Cup 2023 What a weekend of rugby it was. Eight teams whittled down to four in the most...
South Africa brimming with confidence for England ‘challenge’ after epic win
7 months 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...
