Quarter Final Snapshot
2 years 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...
South Africa reaction (du Toit, de Klerk, Kriel, Libbok, head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi, Mbonambi)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Faf de Klerk, scrum-half On the atmosphere at the end: "You could see what it means for both sides. I want to say thank-you to the South African fans who came out. It was obviously heartbreaking...
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...
Head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi & Mbonambi discuss 29-28 quarter-final win against France
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Jacques Nienaber, head coach On the narrowest of victories: "Credit to the French first of all. We knew it was going to be this tight. I think everybody knew it was going to be a big...
Head coach Raiwalui & captain Nayacalevu discuss 30-24 loss to England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyReaction from Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui and captain Waisea Nayacalevu following their 30-24 loss against England in the quarter-final at Stade de Marseille on Sunday, 15 October. MEDIA CONFERENCE Simon...
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...
RWC2023 quarterfinal - England v Fiji: Top Performers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter a loss to Fiji in the pool stages England came back in the quarterfinals to book a last-four place in the Rugby World Cup 2023 edging over Fiji with a 30-24 win at Stade de Marseille....
Owen Farrell steers England into World Cup semi-finals after Fiji fightback
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOwen Farrell steered England into the semi-finals of the World Cup after Steve Borthwick’s side faced down a Fiji fightback in a dramatic 30-24 victory in Marseille. England appeared to be cruising...
England vs Fiji Key Moments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFiji out scored England by 3 tries too 2, however it was not enough to beat the 2019 Rugby World Cup Finalists who displayed great game management and overall execution to advance to the semi finals and...
ENG 30-24 FIJ: England end Fiji dreams in Marseille
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland are through to the semi-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023 after surviving a late fightback from Fiji to win 30-24 at Stade de Marseille on Sunday. Tries from Manu Tuilagi and Joe Marchant as...
