Foster says set-piece the key in semi-final 'war'
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIan Foster says set-pieces are "where the war's going to be won or lost" when New Zealand and England lock horns in the first Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday. The All Blacks and...
An era-defining epic: England and All Blacks braced for semi-final battle | Robert Kitson
7 years ago by The GuardianIt is 12 years since New Zealand last lost a World Cup game but England will be energised, not cowed, by the looming challengeTo be hailed as a truly great tournament this Rugby World Cup needs at least...
All Blacks will soon know who England are - Lawes
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBrodie Retallick referred to Courtney Lawes as Michael Laws when England toured New Zealand in 2014. Courtney Lawes says New Zealand will know exactly who they are up against...
Williams 'a big loss' but Wales no weaker - Gatland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyLeigh Halfpenny offers Wales a "different element" that means Liam Williams' absence leaves them no weaker, according to Warren Gatland. Liam Williams' injury-enforced absence...
The fabulous Barrett boys: New Zealand’s humble rugby superstars | Andy Bull
7 years ago by The GuardianScott, Beauden and Jordie Barrett will all feature against England on Saturday – whatever they were doing down on the Barrett family little dairy farm in Taranaki it clearly workedThe All Blacks have...
A statistical look at Wales v South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWales have an impressive recent record against South Africa, but they have not beaten the Springboks in a Rugby World Cup match. South Africa stand in the way of Wales and a...
A statistical look at England v New Zealand
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand will look to maintain a winning run stretching 12 years and return to the Rugby World Cup final by beating England this weekend. England and New Zealand face off...
The big kick-off: England playmakers hold the key to beating New Zealand | Ugo Monye
7 years ago by The GuardianEngland must dominate the aerial battle with Ford, Farrell and Youngs at the heart of their planTo start with, a couple of statistics which may go some way to explaining why England have recalled George...
Hooper displays incredible restraint on return home as he is scrutinised by the media and a fan appears to heckle him
7 years ago by Rugby DumpIt has been an incredibly tough few days for Australian rugby. After England unceremoniously dumped the men in gold out of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, the feeling has been largely dour in the Australian...
Played three lost three – England’s bleak record against New Zealand | Ben Hart
7 years ago by The GuardianThe All Blacks, and Jonah Lomu in particular, have proved to be unbeatable foes in their previous World Cup meetingsEngland’s only previous knockout match against New Zealand came in the 1995 World Cup...
