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England must use full artillery to defuse 'Bomb Squad' - Vickery

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former England captain Phil Vickery says Eddie Jones' side must seize the day when they do battle with South Africa for the Webb Ellis Cup.       Phil Vickery says England must come...

Read needs to take a bow – Hansen hails outgoing All Blacks captain

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Hansen lauded the leadership of Kieran Read after New Zealand sent their outgoing coach and captain on their way with a 40-17 demolition of Wales in the Rugby World Cup bronze match.     The...

All Blacks had to honour the jersey - Hansen

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Head coach Steve Hansen expressed his pride in the way New Zealand responded to being dethroned by hammering Wales.     Steve Hansen was left to rue "one bad day" but expressed his...

The Breakdown - A statistical look at England v South Africa

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the help of Opta data, we look at the key numbers ahead of England against South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final.       The Rugby World Cup final is upon us. England and South...

Can Rugby Championship winners South Africa make history by doing the double?

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

No team has ever won the Rugby Championship, or its previous incarnation the Tri Nations, and the World Cup in the same year.     South Africa stand on the brink of making history when they...

Rugby World Final Preview: England v South Africa

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa hope to harness a Rugby World Cup triumph by bringing the country together, but a strong England stand in their way.       Rassie Erasmus has called on South Africa to...

Class act Kolisi set to bring home township to Springbok standstill

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Thursday lunchtime was quiet at the Ekupholeni Cocktail Lounge. The clearing up after Wednesday's Ladies' Night was out of the way. Another busy weekend lay ahead.   The Sunday Soul Session...

All Blacks give Steve Hansen and co. a fitting farewell

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand put on a show in Steve Hansen's last game in charge, Ben Smith scoring two of their six tries in an emphatic win.     Ben Smith marked his swansong with a double as New Zealand...

Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand 40-17 Wales

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Ben Smith marked his swansong with a double as New Zealand ended the Steve Hansen era by hammering Wales 40-17 in an entertaining Rugby World Cup third-place play-off.     The All Blacks...

Watch: Omar Mouneimne's Analysis Of England Ahead Of The RWC Final

7 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England and South Africa face off one again in the Rugby World Cup Final setting up a repeat of the final 12 years ago in France. Both sides have been in superb form on their way to the final and...