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Rugby World Cup 2023 final is closest yet according to World Rugby Men’s Rankings

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa and New Zealand go into Saturday’s showpiece occasion in Saint-Denis as the leading teams in the world, separated by a mere 1.23 points.   The final of Rugby World Cup 2023...

Wayne Barnes to referee Rugby World Cup 2023 final

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England’s Wayne Barnes will take charge of the Rugby World Cup 2023 final between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 28 October. Barnes, the world’s most-capped referee...

Deon Davids 'Springboks v All Blacks is always a special battle'

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Comments from South Africa assistant coach Deon Davids on Sunday following his team's dramatic 16-15 win over England at Stade de France to reach the final of Rugby World Cup 2023. Deon Davids, assistant...

England vs South Africa Key Moments

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

South Africa manage to get another 1 point win in a classic Rugby World Cup Semi-Final going down to the wire with South Africa winning after being behind on the scoreboard for a large majority of the...

RWC Match Day Programme: England vs South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Four years ago in Japan, South Africa triumphed over a very strong England side that had nullified an All Blacks team in the semi-final. The same All Blacks team that had beaten the Springboks in their...

Ugo Monye and Bobby Skinstad chat about England v South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

What do you think of the South Africa and England line-ups and how they match-up? Bobby Skinstad (BS): "I think England have put a great team up. I’ve said all along they’re a great team...

Rugby World Cup: How England fared in their previous semi-finals

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England are preparing for a sixth semi-final. England will be appearing in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals for the sixth time when they lock horns with current champions South Africa at the Stade de France...

Three changes to starting XV for semi-final - England name team to play South Africa

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

England head coach Steve Borthwick has announced his squad to play South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday, 21 October. England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his match-day 23 to face...

World Rugby Women's Rankings preview: 20-21 October, 2023

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

World Rugby has published the permutations for the opening round of matches in WXV 1 in New Zealand and the second round of WXV 2 in South Africa and WXV 3 in Dubai. World Rugby has published the ranking...

Revenge no motivation for England’s semi-final with South Africa – Ollie Chessum

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The rivals collide for the sixth time in the tournament’s history this weekend. England second row Ollie Chessum insists revenge is not a motivating factor for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final...