'If there is going to be beef, there is going to be beef' - Quotes of the Day
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyOur pick of the quotes from Monday, 16 and Tuesday, 17 October at Rugby World Cup 2023. "If there is going to be beef, there is going to be beef."South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard on their semi-final...
Pollard, Moodie (RSA): 'This is not really pressure, this is privilege'
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard and centre Canan Moodie at a media briefing as they prepare for Saturday's second semi-final against England at Stade de France. Handre Pollard, fly-halfOn...
Antoine Dupont questions referee after France lose thriller to South Africa
6 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...
South Africa reaction (du Toit, de Klerk, Kriel, Libbok, head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi, Mbonambi)
6 months 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...
Head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi & Mbonambi discuss 29-28 quarter-final win against France
6 months 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...
Quarter-Final Preview: France v South Africa
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last of the quarter-finals. One semi-final place up for grabs. The hosts - second in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini - against the defending champions and...
France v South Africa - Three key contests
6 months ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last quarter-final of this scintillating weekend of rugby sees hosts and three-time finalists France - who are aiming for a first semi-final since 2011 - tackle defending champions South...
Experienced Bok team named for RWC quarter-final
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an experienced team – including 15 players who featured in the 2019 final – for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France at the Stade de France...
Director of rugby Erasmus, Libbok, Kriel (RSA): 'We had to earn the referees' respect back'
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus, fly-half Manie Libbok and centre Jesse Kriel at a media briefing on Tuesday. Rassie Erasmus, director of rugby On being able to play under...
Centre Am to replace injured wing Mapimpi for South Africa
7 months ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have confirmed centre Lukhanyo Am has replaced wing Makazole Mapimpi in their squad for Rugby World Cup 2023. Mapimpi fractured his cheek bone in the Springboks' 49-18 win against Tonga on...
