Springboks have some Ferraris of our own, says Le Roux
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWillie le Roux is confident South Africa have enough speed of their own to cope with Japan's "Ferraris". That was the nickname given to Japan fliers Kenki Fukuoka and Kotaro Matsushima...
Quarter Final Match Officials Announced
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWorld Rugby has announced the match officials for the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2019 following a full review of performances over the 37 pool matches. Jérôme Garcès...
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...
Scotland out as Japan win World Cup thriller
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJapan's win sets up quarter-final clash against South Africa as Ireland set to take on the All Blacks.
Remembering the wettest game in Rugby World Cup history
7 years ago by Rugby WorldIn 1995, South Africa and France played a World Cup semi-final in swamp-like conditionsSplashdown: Francois Pienaar goes for the ball (Getty Images)Remembering the wettest game in Rugby World Cup history...
England-France & New Zealand-Italy games cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland's Rugby World Cup showdown against France and New Zealand's clash with Italy have been cancelled due to the pending threat of Typhoon Hagibis. World Rugby announced the two pool fixtures...
Rugby World Cup 2019: South Africa 66-7 Canada
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa delivered a statement of intent as they thrashed Canada 66-7 to book their place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in style. Rassie Erasmus insisted there would...
Philip Snyman announces his retirement from rugby
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySpringbok Sevens captain Philip Snyman has announced his retirement from all rugby following a career-ending back injury. The 32-year-old three-time World Rugby Sevens Series champion...
RWC Preview: South Africa v Canada
7 years ago by Ultimate RugbySouth Africa boss Rassie Erasmus expects no drop in quality from his much-changed side when they take on Canada in the Rugby World Cup. Erasmus has made 13 changes for Tuesday's Pool...
