England star Vunipola tells Springboks to 'bring it on'
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyBilly Vunipola struck a defiant tone ahead of England's Rugby World Cup final with South Africa, telling the Springboks to "bring it on". His words came after Lood de Jager promised...
Rassie Erasmus on criticism that Springboks are playing a boring style of rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus has commented on the criticism the Springboks are playing a boring style of rugby. Speaking at a press conference at the team hotel in Tokyo Bay on Tuesday,...
Jones ready for change in Springbok approach
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa dug in for a victory based on attrition against Wales but England boss Eddie Jones knows they carry many threats. Eddie Jones knows South Africa's forward power...
Wales losses prepared Springboks for semi-final glory – Erasmus
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyRassie Erasmus believes the hard lessons of defeat South Africa learned against Wales were central to their gruelling Rugby World Cup semi-final triumph. Handre Pollard's perfect goalkicking...
Wales gave 100 per cent in Springboks defeat – Gatland
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHandre Pollard's penalty sent South Africa through to the final, but Warren Gatland insists Wales left nothing out on the pitch in Yokohama. Wales could not have put any more...
Wales 16-19 South Africa
6 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...
Rugby World Cup Preview: Wales v South Africa
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWarren Gatland wants the doubters to keep writing off Wales ahead of their Rugby World Cup semi-final battle with South Africa on Sunday. The Six Nations champions are underdogs for the...
Jacques Nienaber’s journey from physio to Springboks defensive mastermind
7 years ago by Rugby WorldThis is the story of Rassie Erasmus's right-hand man with South AfricaDelivering the message: Jacques Nienaber chats to the Springbok players (Getty Images)Jacques Nienaber’s journey from physio...
Erasmus lauds 'legend' Gatland
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has hailed Wales head coach Warren Gatland as a "legend" ahead of their Rugby World Cup semi-final showdown on Sunday. Gatland masterminded...
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...
