5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was much to admire as the Springboks were out-Bokked by a wet-weather masterclass devised by Steve Borthwick. England will sign off an encouraging Rugby World Cup with Friday’s bronze final...
Jonny May backs ‘genius’ Steve Borthwick to crack the code of rugby with England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland went out on their shields in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa, losing 16-15 to a late Handre Pollard penalty. Jonny May is backing Steve Borthwick to crack the code...
Danny Care hoping England’s World Cup efforts have won over disillusioned fans
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySteve Borthwick’s men had came under fire before the tournament but were minutes away from reaching the World Cup final. Danny Care hopes a heartbreaking defeat by South Africa in Saturday’s...
Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty when Rugby World Cup ends
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTest centurion Courtney Lawes will retire from England duty following the Rugby World Cup. The 34-year-old’s bid to finish his international career on a high was cruelly ended by Saturday’s...
Stats review - the figures behind the losing semi-finalists
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyArgentina's dream of reaching their first Rugby World Cup was ended by free-flowing New Zealand while England's kicking game served them brilliantly against South Africa until scrum penalties took their...
Deon Davids 'Springboks v All Blacks is always a special battle'
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyComments from South Africa assistant coach Deon Davids on Sunday following his team's dramatic 16-15 win over England at Stade de France to reach the final of Rugby World Cup 2023. Deon Davids, assistant...
England vs South Africa Key Moments
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa manage to get another 1 point win in a classic Rugby World Cup Semi-Final going down to the wire with South Africa winning after being behind on the scoreboard for a large majority of the...
South Africa reaction (Pollard, captain Kolisi, head coach Nienaber)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyON-FIELD REACTION Handre Pollard, Mastercard Player of the Match and fly-half On emotions after the result: "It's unbelievable, it's a lot of relief in this moment. Frustrated we weren't at our best...
England v South Africa: Top Performers
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will return to Paris next week to face Southern Hemispher rivals New Zealand in the world cup final. This comes after a hard fought narrow victory over England in their semi-final fixture...
South Africa edge England to book final v New Zealand
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa will have the chance to defend their Rugby World Cup crown in next Saturday's final against New Zealand after edging England 16-15 in a gripping second semi-final at Stade de France. The...
