Aaron Smith 'highly embarrassed' by All Blacks' exit
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand prepared properly but were not good enough to beat England at the Rugby World Cup, says "gutted" scrum-half Aaron Smith. Aaron Smith says New Zealand's Rugby...
Spencer to join England squad ahead of final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBen Spencer is on his way to Japan as World Cup finalists England await a scan on Willi Heinz's hamstring. Ben Spencer will join the England squad as emergency cover for Willi...
Highlights: Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa edged Wales 19-16 in an immensely tight and physical Rugby World Cup Semi-Final clash. The sides traded penalties before South Africa slotted two more to build a 9-3 lead. Wales would...
Wales 16-19 South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHandre Pollard put in a clinical display as his late penalty sent South Africa through to the Rugby World Cup final at Wales' expense. South Africa battled into the final...
South Africa edge Wales to set up a repeat of 2007 Final
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHandre Pollard put in a clinical display as his late penalty sent South Africa through to the Rugby World Cup final at Wales' expense. South Africa battled into the final...
Gutted but gracious: stunned New Zealanders concede 'better team won' rugby
7 years ago by The GuardianWorld Cup loss to England disappointing but not devastating as Eddie Jones praised for tactical masterclassAs New Zealand woke up on Sunday morning, the long weekend had lost its lustre.On Saturday night,...
England summon Ben Spencer for dramatic Rugby World Cup final call-up | Gerard Meagher
7 years ago by The GuardianSaracens scrum-half called up to replace Willi HeinzHeinz injured his hamstring after coming off the bench in the semi-final victory over New Zealand The Saracens scrum-half Ben Spencer has been added...
Match Highlights: England v New Zealand - Rugby World Cup 2019
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland marched on into the Rugby World Cup Final with a 19-7 win over New Zealand in the semi-finals. England got off to a dream start with an early try in the second minute giving them a 7-0 lead....
All Blacks defeat has driven Springboks on - Kolisi
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok captain Siya Kolisi says South Africa have embraced the pressure of playing "knockout rugby" since losing to New Zealand. Siya Kolisi thinks a defeat to New Zealand has worked...
Steve Hansen takes exception to questioning of All Blacks attitude
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWhen New Zealand's attitude was questioned, Steve Hansen replied: "If you want to spend some time outside I'll give you a rugby education."Steve Hansen accepted New Zealand were beaten by a better team...
