South Africa 
Canada Clinical Springboks, happy hosts, Irish de ja vu – the top Opta facts
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa were crowned champions at the end of an enthralling Rugby World Cup on Saturday. The tournament in Japan proved a huge success, with packed-out venues and fervent support from a nation...
World Rugby Reveals the Nominees for World Player of the Year
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the shortlists for the prestigious Men’s and Women’s 15s Player of the Year awards for 2019, which will be presented at the World Rugby Awards at The Prince Park Tower...
Injured Cheslin Kolbe ruled out of South Africa’s semi-final team to face Wales
7 years ago by The Guardian• Sbu Nkosi the only change to quarter-final line-up • Coach Erasmus again opts for six forwards on benchCheslin Kolbe has been ruled out of South Africa’s World Cup semi-final against Wales in Yokohama...
What does Cheslin Kolbe's replacement Sbu Nkosi bring to the Springbok side?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks will be without their star winger Cheslin Kolbe for their semi-final clash with Wales at Yokohama Stadium on Sunday. Kolbe has been sensational since linking up with the...
Springboks without star man Kolbe for semi-final clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyPowerful winger Sbu Nkosi has been drafted into the Springbok starting line-up for Sunday’s gripping Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales at the Yokohama International Stadium Nkosi...
RWC Preview: Japan vs South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMichael Leitch declared "the end is not here" as Japan plot another sensational defeat of South Africa in their first Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Sunday. The hosts reached the last eight...
Kolbe and Jantjies expected to be fit for Japan clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCheslin Kolbe and Herschel Jantjies are expected to be fit for South Africa's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Japan on Sunday. Livewire wing Kolbe missed the 66-7 rout of Canada last Tuesday...
Japan make history as fearsome All Blacks march on – the pool stage in numbers
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Rugby World Cup is headed for the knockout rounds after a dramatic pool stage in which Scotland were the biggest casualties. Eight teams remain from 20, with hosts Japan – who...
Disciplinary Update: Paula Ngauamo
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTonga hooker Paula Ngauamo has been cited for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.12 (kicking) in their Rugby World Cup 2019 Pool C match against USA on 13 October. Ngaumo...
RWC Review: Ireland 47-5 Samoa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohnny Sexton claimed an 18-point haul as Ireland sealed their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a 47-5 thrashing of Samoa despite Bundee Aki's red card. Ireland knew maximum points...
