Pollard's incredible journey back to torment Wales
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHandre Pollard was a World Cup star for South Africa versus Wales again, but in some respects it was remarkable he was on the field at all. Leigh Halfpenny disabused any notion...
Belief has never been a problem for England, says Itoje
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland lock Maro Itoje is looking forward to the Rugby World Cup final, where Eddie Jones' men will not be short of belief. Maro Itoje insists the England camp was calm leading...
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...
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...
