What does Scott Barrett bring to the All Black loose trio?
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks head coach Steve Hansen sprung a surprise by naming second-rower Scott Barrett at blindside flank for New Zealand's do-or-die clash with England at Yokohama Stadium on Saturday. Barrett...
Springboks make changes for Canada clash
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have made 13 changes to their starting side to face Canada at the Rugby World Cup on Tuesday. After losing to the All Blacks in their opener, the Springboks have claimed comfortable...
Springboks call up Willemse as stars of Namibia win keep places
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa have been forced to call up Damian Willemse to replace the injured Jesse Kriel in their Rugby World Cup squad, while the Springboks are keeping faith with three forwards who impressed against...
EXCLUSIVE: Omar Mouneimne analyses the Springboks' defensive structure
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyProfessional defence coach Omar Mouneimne has taken a look at the Springboks' defence and what makes it so effective. During the Springboks' successful Rugby Championship, Rassie...
"If you concede, I think, 11 penalties to two, you're going to struggle to beat New Zealand" - Rassie Erasmus
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA penalty count heavily in their favour was key to securing New Zealand victory over South Africa, according to Rassie Erasmus. Rassie Erasmus felt South Africa's Rugby...
Ratings: New Zealand v Sotuh Africa - Rugby World Cup
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks and Springboks met for the 99th time on Saturday as the two sides kicked off their respective Rugby World Cup campaigns. Nothing separated the two sides from their past...
Read proud of clinical All Blacks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Read was delighted New Zealand took the opportunities presented to them by errors from South Africa in the Rugby World Cup opener. Kieran Read was pleased with the clinical...
All Blacks punish Bok mistakes to kick off their title defence
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa started vibrantly but were put to the sword by New Zealand in an incredible first-half spell that changed the game. New Zealand were unforgiving as they...
Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand v South Africa
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyKieran Read says New Zealand know exactly what to expect from South Africa in Saturday's huge showdown in Yokohama. New Zealand will need to hit the ground running in their bid...
Vermeulen hits 50 as the Springboks name team to face the All Blacks
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged matchday 23 for their first World Cup match against the All Blacks in Yokohama on Saturday. The Springboks will field an unchanged...
