South Africa vs USA - No New Lessons Learned
1 decade ago by Len KaplanBeating the USA was a hurdle the Springboks needed to cross to earn first place in their pool and it turned out to be a low hurdle. A full-strength USA team would not trouble the Boks unduly, and this...
Rugby World Cup minnows are slowly gaining ground on top nations
1 decade ago by Stuff.co.nzIt's been the talk of this year's tournament.Japan toppled both South Africa and Samoa. Georgia snuck past Tonga and all of the more fancied teams - including New Zealand - have been tickled up by teams...
Coach pays tribute to winger
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok head coach Heyneke Meyer paid tribute to Bryan Habana after he equalled Jonah Lomu’s record of 15 tries at the Rugby World Cup.Habana could have had a fourth but was unable to ground the loose...
USA Eagles coach proud of their performance against Springboks
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyUSA head coach Mike Tolkin was proud of his side’s effort in their heavy loss of 64-0 to South Africa."In the first half I was so pleased with the way our guys played. They just poured their hearts out...
Whats needed this weekend from Ireland
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyIreland lock Devin Toner has opened up on what he expects from France this weekend ahead of the Pool D decider."Everyone looked at this game as the big one, and it has boiled down to that. So we need a...
All Black centre pays tribute to Ma'a Nonu
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAll Blacks centre Conrad Smith has paid tribute to his centre partner Ma’a Nonu ahead of his 100th appearance.Speaking about when Nonu started out: “He was younger and he'd be the first to admit he...
South Africa win World Cup quarter-final spot with 64-0 demolition of USA
1 decade ago by The GuardianIt has been apparent for a while that South Africa were going to top their pool, despite the mind-blowing uncertainty thrown up by the opening-round defeat to Japan. Sure enough they duly confirmed as...
South Africa vs USA - Match Preview
1 decade ago by Len KaplanUSA coach Mike Tolkin has made 12 changes to the starting XV that lost to Scotland in his team’s last game. Seven of his match-day 23 will be making their RWC 2015 debuts. Springbok coach Heyneke...
Rugby World Cup 2015: Gloucester Rugby star Sione Kalamafoni to...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester's Sione Kalamafoni has been named in Tonga's side to face defending champions New Zealand in their final World Cup pool match at St James' Park on Friday.Kalamafoni is one of only six Tongan...
Uruguay record pleases coach
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyUruguay boss Pablo Lemoine revealed how proud he was of his players after they scored two tries in their loss to Fiji.“It’s a new record for us, and I am very proud of the team,” he said."It’s...
